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This curriculum is broken up into modules that cover a variety of topics related to taking care of type one diabetes. Feel free to browse the topics at your own pace and revisit them as many times as you need! Keep in mind, the videos are designed to be viewed in numerical order so you may be missing out on important content if you skip ahead.
Each module has a quiz that can be taken after you've watched all the videos in the module to test your comprehension and understanding of the topic. These scores are for your own learning and use, so feel free to take the quiz again if you miss an answer.
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In this module, you'll learn what diabetes is, why it happens, and what it does to the body. We'll also talk about the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and explain very briefly how type 1 diabetes is treated.
In this module, you'll learn about blood glucose and why it is so important for diabetes health. Topics will include what counts as a high or low blood glucose result, how to treat them, and how to stay within a certain blood glucose "target range".
In this module, you'll learn about different methods for checking blood glucose results and why it's important to keep a close eye on your blood glucose results. We'll discuss the differences between blood glucose meters and continuous glucose meters (CGMs) and what the "A1c" test is for.
In this module, we'll talk about all the supplies and tools that are needed to take care of someone with type one diabetes. We'll discuss the supplies that need to be carried every day, how to store and dispose of insulin, needles, and lancets, and where to go to get new diabetes supplies when you need them.
In this module, you'll learn about insulin and how it works. Topics include the difference between Basal and Bolus insulin, how to calculate an insulin dose, how to deliver insulin with a vial and syringe, and the different methods for giving insulin, including insulin pumps.
In this module, we'll discuss how to maintain a healthy, balanced diet for kids with type one diabetes. We'll discuss what carbohydrates are, how to count them, and offer tips on eating healthy.
In this module, you'll learn how exercise can affect diabetes and blood glucose. We'll give you tips on how to make sure you're exercising safely and what you should do to treat blood glucose before, during, and after exercise.
In this module, we'll cover what happens when someone with type one diabetes gets sick with a cold or the flu and how an illness affects their diabetes.
In this module, you'll learn about the protections and accommodations that students with T1D are offered in school and how to form a plan with school staff on treating diabetes during the school day.
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