Diabetes at School Live Discussion with Sara Adhami and Pam Durant
As part of the First Annual Diapoint Type 1 Diabetes Virtual Family Picnic, we held a live discussion on diabetes at school with two prominent women in the diabetes space.
Sara Adhami is a Certified Diabetes Educator & Accredited Practicing Dietician.
Pamela Durant is the Founder & Managing Director of DiapointME & Creator of The Ultimate T1D School Game Plan.
Join their discussion on how to navigate the uncertainty of sending your child with Type 1 Diabetes to school.
Topics in this live discussion on diabetes at school:
- Keeping your child with diabetes safe at school
- How to document your child’s care
- Managing the day-to-day
- Special circumstances like school parties and field trips
- Preparing for emergencies⠀
- Preparing your child’s diabetes medical plan⠀
- Understanding and managing hypoglycaemia⠀
- Healthy snacks to have on hand⠀
- Working with and educating your school nurse and staff⠀
- Checking glucose levels throughout the school day⠀
- Measuring carbohydrates⠀
- Tracking and keeping records⠀
- … and much more!⠀
Listen to Pam Durant and Sarah Adhami Discuss Diabetes At School
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Part 2
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5 Essentials for Managing Type 1 Diabetes at School

Relieve some of the anxiety you feel whenever your child with Type 1 Diabetes heads to school for the day.
You'll find tips on educating the teacher and nurse, making emergency snack boxes, traveling on the school bus and more.
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