Learn about the needs of children living with type 1 diabetes
Take advantage of the resources designed to assist teachers and school staff to understand and manage the needs of children with type 1 diabetes.
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Teacher Training
Teacher Training
Diabetes Schools Action & Management Plans
Diabetes Schools Action & Management Plans
School Visual Aids and Resources
School Visual Aids and Resources
Management of Type 1 Diabetes in Schools
Management of Type 1 Diabetes in Schools
Department of Education Contacts
Department of Education Contacts
Type 1 Diabetes Animations
Type 1 Diabetes Animations
REFERENCES
- Guidelines for Queensland Schools – Diabetes basics, Diabetes Queensland
- Mastering Diabetes in Schools and Early Childhood Settings, Action and Management Plans Diabetes Victoria
- NSW National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS) Data – http://www.diabetesmap.com.au/#/
- National evidence‐based clinical care guidelines for type 1 diabetes in children, adolescents and adults, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, Canberra 2011. Craig ME, Twigg SM, Donaghue KC, Cheung NW, Cameron FJ, Conn J, Jenkins AJ, Silink M, for the Australian Type 1 Diabetes Guidelines Expert Advisory Group.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The school resources and documents are the results of consultations with the NSW Department of Education, the Catholic Education Commission and the Association of Independent Schools. The valuable contributions by Diabetes Victoria, teachers, parents, diabetes educators, paediatricians and other health professionals are also acknowledged.
