Type 1 Diabetes Care Foundations Course
Chapter 6: Resources and Next Steps

Resources and Next Steps

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💙 A Note to Parents

You’ve made it through this course — that’s a huge accomplishment. Whether you’re days into diagnosis or years into the journey, taking the time to learn, prepare, and build confidence means you’re already giving your child one of the most powerful tools they can have: a parent who is informed and present.

This is not the end of your journey — it’s the beginning of a stronger, more supported one.

Key Takeaways

  • You are not alone. There’s a wide community of T1D parents and kids who understand.

  • Confidence grows step by step. You don’t have to master everything at once.

  • Your child is capable. With time, they’ll build independence and resilience.

  • Support matters. Rely on your home team, school team, and medical team.

Helpful Resources

  • Your Endocrinology Team – Always your first resource for insulin dosing, emergencies, and personalized care.

  • School Diabetes Care Plan (504/IEP in the U.S.) – Ensures your child has legal protections for care at school.

  • ADA Safe at School® Program – diabetes.org/safeatschool

🌐 Online Communities

  • JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation): jdrf.org

  • Beyond Type 1: beyondtype1.org

  • Children with Diabetes Forums: childrenwithdiabetes.com

📚 Parent Tools from Brave Little Pancreas

  • T1D Quick Guide – A one-page sheet for teachers & caregivers

  • Caregiver Kit – Fill-in-the-blank sheets, checklists, and emergency cards

  • Daily Routine & Confidence Trackers – Tools to help kids grow independence

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Next Steps for You

  1. Print & Share your child’s care plan with teachers, babysitters, and family.

  2. Build Your Support Network – Don’t try to do this alone.

  3. Use the Tools – Track routines, practice independence, and use quick guides to ease communication.

  4. Stay Connected – Follow Brave Little Pancreas on social media for encouragement, updates, and new resources.

  5. Keep Learning – Diabetes care changes over time. Commit to checking in with your care team and revisiting these lessons as your child grows.

✨ Final Encouragement

Diabetes is part of your child’s story — but it is not the whole story. You are building resilience, teaching strength, and showing your child every day that they are not defined by numbers, injections, or routines.

You’ve got this. 💙 And we’re here with you every step of the way.