Athletic Staff Playlist
In this video, 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.
Target Blood Glucose
In this video, you'll learn about the target blood glucose range and why it's important to diabetes health.
What is Hypoglycemia?
In this video, you'll learn what a low blood glucose is, what symptoms it involves, and what happens if the blood glucose is not corrected.
How to Treat Hypoglycemia
In this video, you'll learn about the "Rule of 15" which we use to correct low blood glucose results. We'll also talk about situations where it might be necessary to take more urgent action to bring blood glucose up to a safe level.
How to Administer Glucagon/Baqsimi/Gvoke
In the event that a child needs emergency glucose to raise their blood glucose dramatically, we advise following the steps of the manufacturer. Here are a few companies that manufacture emergency glucose products and their instructions.
Glucometers
In this video, we'll talk about the most common tool for checking blood glucose - the glucose meter, or glucometer. We'll talk about how to prepare and use the glucometer and the limitations of the tool.
Diabetes Equipment & Supplies
In this video, you'll learn about all the supplies that are necessary to bring with you to take care of diabetes, including things like glucometers, lancets, and more. We'll also mention things that need to be packed for overnight trips or extended travel.
Care & Storage of Insulin & Sharps
In this video, you'll learn about the proper storage conditions for insulin and how to dispose of hazardous sharps materials including used insulin needles and lancets.
Exercise & T1D
In this video, we'll discuss the different ways that exercise and vigorous activity can affect diabetes and blood glucose in unpredictable ways.
Guidelines for Exercising
In this video, we'll give you advice and recommendations to prepare for exercise and vigorous activity to give you the best chance at managing T1D during exercise successfully.
Diabetes Supplies at School
In this module, we'll talk about the supplies that a student needs to carry with them during the school day and on any school-sponsored activity.