Webinars & Podcasts
Conversations with parents, advocates, and experts focused on diabetes care in school settings. Topics include 504 planning, CGM access, and real-world advocacy, with practical insight from families and leaders working to improve how schools support students with T1D.
Webinars & Podcasts
Meaningful conversations with parents, advocates, and experts about diabetes care in school settings, including DOJ guidance affirming CGM as a necessary and reasonable accommodation. We share real experiences from families, practical advocacy approaches, and insights on creating safer, more supportive school environments for students with T1D.
EdWeb Teacher Training:
Diabetech:
Why Schools are Failing Kids with Type 1 Diabetes (06-01-26)
Diabetes Unfiltered with Lexie Hovey
Virginia Triple D, Dr., Delegate Downey (05-18-26)
Diabetics Doing Things:
Turning Fear Into Advocacy for Safer Schools (04-22-26)
International Diabetes Federation (IDF):
Women Leading Change in Diabetes: CGM in Schools (3-06-26)
IDF KIDS Program (10-07-25)
Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC):
Type One Together:
Implementing a 504 at School (7-30-24)
504 Masterclass (March 2025)
DiabetesConnections with Stacey Simms:
CGM in Schools(2-26-24)
(08-20-26)
T1D at School: Building Confidence, Safety, and Support in the Classroom
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This edWebinar equips K–12 educators and school leaders with practical knowledge to confidently support students with diabetes. The presenters highlight what diabetes management looks like from the student’s perspective and how school policies can impact safety, independence, and participation.
Learning objectives include:
Recognize the key differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and how they affect students at school
Understand Section 504 rights and accommodations for students with diabetes
Explore how cell phone bans and school technology policies intersect with diabetes management and access to glucose data
Understand the role of CGMs, insulin pumps, smartphones, and other diabetes technology in the classroom
Review updated hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) terminology and treatment guidance.
Watch the Recording Here: https://home.edweb.net/webinar/schoolsafety20260820/
(06-01-26)
Diabetech: Why Schools are Failing Kids with Type 1 Diabetes
Sending a child to school with type 1 diabetes should be easier in 2026. In this episode I break down why it remains one of the most stressful parts of managing the disease. I sit down with Dr. Taylor Inman, a physician and parent of a child with type 1 diabetes, to unpack the major gaps in school-based diabetes care despite widespread use of CGMs and insulin pumps. We explore how outdated policies, lack of training, and limited support systems are forcing families into constant crisis mode, sometimes even pushing parents out of the workforce. We also dive into her national survey data, revealing how common these challenges are across the U.S. and what needs to change.
(05-18-26)
Diabetes Unfiltered: Dr., Delegate Downey from Virginia
Virginia's HB1301 was discussed in Part 2 of Diabetes Unfiltered, as Delegate Dr. Downey discussed the legislation's goal of improving support for students with Type 1 diabetes in schools through increased awareness, training, and familiarity with modern diabetes technology. He explained how better-equipped school personnel can help students remain safely in the classroom and reduce disruptions to learning. The conversation also explored the emotional and mental health impact of managing a chronic condition every day, particularly for children and teens. Drawing on his experience as both a pediatrician and legislator, Dr. Downey emphasized the importance of practical policies that support students and families both in and out of the classroom.
(04-22-26)
Turning Fear Into Advocacy for Safer Schools
Host Rob Howe sits down with Kerry Murphy to explore the realities of managing type 1 diabetes in school settings and the journey from fear to advocacy. As a parent of a child with T1D and founder of Follow T1Ds, Kerry shares how her experience revealed critical gaps between modern diabetes care and outdated school protocols.
(03-06-26)
Blue Circle Talk: “Giving Voice, Gaining Impact: Women Leading Change in Diabetes”
On 6 March 2026, the International Diabetes Federation hosted this Blue Circle Talk: “Giving voice, gaining impact: women leading change in diabetes” to mark International Women’s Day. The 2026 theme, “Give to Gain,” highlights the far-reaching impact of women’s contributions to diabetes care and advocacy worldwide. This webinar brings together women diabetes advocates from across the globe to reflect on how their leadership, lived experience and dedication help strengthen prevention efforts and expand equitable access to quality care, particularly in under-resourced communities. From community engagement and education to global advocacy, the discussion explores how individual actions can lead to collective progress in diabetes care.
(10-07-25)
Healthy Schools, Healthy Futures: The KiDS Programme in Global Diabetes Education
“According to the latest edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas, over 9.5 million people were living with type 1 diabetes in 2024, including approximately 1.9 million children and adolescents under the age of 20. In addition, there is an increase in type 2 diabetes among children and adolescents. This is primarily due to the concerning global rise in childhood obesity. “
“Schools are an optimal environment for shaping lifelong behaviours, and school staff, as frontline educators, are uniquely positioned to support students living with diabetes and promote healthy habits.
On World Teachers’ Day 2025, this webinar will celebrate the fundamental role of teachers and school staff in supporting students’ health and well-being. The exchange will showcase how the KiDS programme is driving diabetes education in schools worldwide.
The Kids and Diabetes in Schools (KiDS) programme aims to bring diabetes education to schools to combat diabetes-related stigma and to promote healthy lifestyles to prevent type 2 diabetes risk factors. These aims align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In the last decade, the KiDS programme has been implemented in 23 countries, reaching over one million students.” idf.org
(08-15-24)
Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition Brown Bag Series:
Parents of People with Diabetes: Class is in Session!
Join three parents: DPAC Champions Kerry Murphy and Chandra Kim, and DPAC Board Chair Hunter Limbaugh. Our panel shared their experiences parenting children and adults with diabetes — in grade school, college, and beyond. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or a PWD yourself: tune in to hear some candid reflections and join in with your advice and feedback!
(07-30-24)
“In episode 55, we talk with Taylor Inman all about 504 planning! Taylor is a pediatrician in San Diego, lives with type 1 diabetes herself, AND has a young daughter living with type 1 diabetes. Join us in this conversation as we chat with Taylor all about her journey solidifying her daughter's 504 plan. She gives concrete examples of what specific wording is needed in order to keep our kids safe at school! Check out the resources below for further guidance. Thanks for being here!”
March 2025
