Long Term Caretakers 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.
Nighttime Hypoglycemia
In this video, we'll give you tips on managing blood glucose before bedtime and when it's important to check blood glucose overnight in case of a nighttime low.
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.
What is Hyperglycemia?
In this video, you'll learn what a high blood glucose is, what symptoms it involves, and what happens if the blood glucose is not corrected.
How to Treat Hyperglycemia
In this video, you'll learn the basics of calculating a Correction Dose of insulin to bring down a high blood glucose. Correction Doses will be covered further in Module 5, Insulin.
Checking Blood Glucose
In this video, we'll discuss why checking blood glucose regularly is critical for taking care of diabetes, when to check, and how often is the right amount to check.
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.
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)
In this video, we'll talk about the basic parts of a CGM and how they differ from glucometers.
A1c
In this video, you'll learn about the "HbA1c" test, commonly called "A1c" for short, and why we use it to help determine whether your diabetes care routine is working.
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.
Pharmacy vs. Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
In this video, we'll discuss the differences between getting supplies that are purchased from a pharmacy vs. a mail-order durable medical equipment (DME) company and which supplies generally come from each company.
How Does Insulin Work?
In this video, you'll learn about all insulin, including the two types of insulin we prescribe (Bolus and Basal) and how each type operates in the body.
Carb Ratio & Correction Factor
In this video, you'll learn about the "carb ratio" and "correction factor", two numbers which play an important part in determining how much insulin a child needs to give for every meal and to correct high blood glucose.
Giving Insulin at a Meal
In this video, you'll learn about how to calculate an insulin dose for a meal using carb counting and your child's specific Carb Ratio, Correction Factor, and Correction Target. We'll walk through the steps to calculate a Carb Dose and then how to add a Correction Dose if the blood glucose is higher than the Target Range.
Delivering Insulin (Vial & Syringe)
In this video, you'll learn how to properly prepare and deliver an insulin dose using a vial and syringe, the most basic tools for delivering insulin.
Insulin Delivery Methods
In this video, you'll learn about different methods for delivering insulin, including insulin pens and the basics of insulin pumps.
What are Carbohydrates?
In this video, you'll learn about carbs - where they come from, how they are measured, and how various kinds of carbs can affect blood glucose in different ways.
How to Find Carb Counts
In this video, you'll learn about carb counting by reading Nutrition Facts labels as well as how to adjust carb counts based on serving size information to give the right amount of insulin for the food you eat.
Healthy, Balanced Nutrition for T1D
In this video, you'll learn about a balanced diet for people with type one diabetes, which looks very similar to healthy diets for people without type one! We'll review the USDA's MyPlate diet program and what makes up a healthy lifestyle for people with type one.
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.
Sick Days with Type 1
In this video, 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.
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.
School Accommodations for Students with T1D
In this module, we'll cover different types of school accommodation forms and plans that parents or caregivers can draft with their child's school to ensure the child's type one diabetes is taken care of during the school day.