Above Photo: Library of Celsus at Ephesus, The Third Largest Library of the Ancient World – Taken by Jen 2011
There is a lot of Type 1 Diabetes information out there, some good, some bad, and a lot of it redundant. We have chosen to help you wade through the information and provide you with what we believe to the best from the T1D community, instead of reproducing the information ourselves. A number of these have been tried and true favorites over the years and some have been recently discovered as we have navigated our own questions with T1D. It is a work in progress, so if you have something you think we should share please let us know!
I would also like to give a specific shout out to our friends at Waltzing the Dragon, Michelle MacPhee, and Danielle Krause started the site back in 2011 and it has grown to be a prominent resource in the Candian T1D world. They created the site with a mission to educate, equip and encourage families dealing with type 1 diabetes by providing information that is current, comprehensive, evidence-based, and practical. Michelle, with a background in Psychology, now carries on the legacy of the site and continually provides information and articles that fully live up to their mission. You can visit their site at www.waltzingthedragon.ca or view our favorite resources below.
Illness
10 Safety Rules for Managing Diabetes During Illness – Waltzing the Dragon
Managing Type 1 Diabetes when a Child is Sick – Alberta Children’s Hospital
Mini Dose Glucagon – From DiabetesinControl.com
What to do if your Child Vomits Flow Chart
Cooking
Imperial to Metric Conversions
How Fat and Protein Affect Blood Glucose – Waltzing the Dragon
General T1D Resources
Administering Glucagon – I love this graphic but I can’t identify the source if anyone can please let me know
Managing Blood Glucose – A large selection of articles from Waltzing the Dragon
Severe Low Blood Sugar – Alberta Children’s Hospital
Canadian Disability Tax Credit – Government of Canada Website
JDRF Canada has a ton of great resources!
How Exercise Impacts Glucose – Waltzing the Dragon
School
Writing a Diabetes Care Plan – Waltzing the Dragon
Hello Fellow Parents – This is a document that I have given to other parents at the beginning of the year. It is specific to B but you might be able to use it as a starting point. Part is directed at common children’s questions, while the last one answers some we have had from parents.
Classroom Emergency Sign – This has been put up in B’s preschool the last three years
Student Care Plan – From the Alberta Children’s Hospital
Diabetes at School Website – They have some great videos for teachers and school staff
Travel
Coming off the Pump Calculations – From the Alberta Children’s Hospital
Air Travel Tips – Waltzing the Dragon
Emotions
Anger: Get it Out & Get Back to Your Life – Waltzing the Dragon
Managing Pain and Fear During Medical Procedures – Waltzing the Dragon
Communicating with My Child or Teen – Waltzing the Dragon
