Resources for parents and caregivers

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

Understand what to look for if you suspect your child has diabetes.

What do I do if my child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes?

A diabetes diagnosis is never easy — here’s answers to some of the most common questions.

What do I do if my teen is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes?

Teen years are difficult enough without diabetes! Here are a few tips for where to start.

How do I find an endocrinologist?

Selecting an endocrinologist is important for your child’s diabetes management success.

What advice do you have for the newly diagnosed?

Here’s advice from real people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Tips for parents of newly diagnosed children

You received your child’s diabetes diagnosis, now what? Here are things to keep in mind.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a condition in the body where blood sugar levels are higher than normal.

What is type 1 diabetes?

Both adults and children can develop type 1 diabetes, but it’s often diagnosed in childhood.

Why is Time in Range important?

The more time your child spends "in range," the better they will feel.

Diabetes glossary

Check out these common terms or phrases you might hear when discussing diabetes.

What is hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar. Learn about the common symptoms and how to spot hypos.

What is hyperglycemia?

Hyperglycemia is high blood sugar. Learn about the common symptoms and how to spot hypers.

What is DKA?

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is when your child's sugar levels are extremely high and need medical intervention.

How do I know when to check my child's sugar levels?

Get help making sense of blood sugar tests.

What is the 15-15 Rule?

The 15-15 Rule is a process to swiftly treat low blood sugar. Just follow these 3 steps.

How can my child manage diabetes at school?

Going to school means collaboration between parents, kids, and school staff.

Section 504 Plan

Having a 504 Plan for kids with diabetes can play a vital role in ensuring a supportive environment for them.

How to survive college with type 1 diabetes

For many, going to college means managing diabetes on their own for the first time.

Returning to school with type 1 diabetes

Stephanie is a #MedtronicChampion and teacher living with T1D. Check out her advice for heading back to school.

10 tips for teachers of students with diabetes

This blog post can help prepare your family for heading to school with diabetes. Share with teachers!

Guide for teachers

A guide to help prepare school staff to care for your child — share with teachers, nurses, and other school employees, too!

Guide for school nurses

An in-depth guide for school nurses to get them comfortable with your child's diabetes devices.

Can kids use insulin pump therapy?

There are IPT options that can help your child. Here’s how to evaluate if it’s right for your family.

What's it like having a child on insulin pump therapy?

Your child’s diagnosis will change your family. Here’s one mom’s personal experience.

What is automated insulin delivery (AID)?

AID is a more advanced diabetes management option that helps mimic some of the functions of a healthy pancreas.

The MiniMed™ 780G system

Meet our AID system that gives real-time insulin adjustments and corrections^† all day and night. Approved for ages 7 and over.

How much do diabetes therapies cost?

The cost of diabetes devices can vary, but Medtronic helps make diabetes therapies more affordable for everyone.

Why use multiple daily injections?

Multiple daily injections (MDI) is a common regimen for people with diabetes.

InPen™ smart insulin pen

Discover a reusable smart insulin pen that uses Bluetooth^® to send dose information to a mobile app.

i-Port Advance™ injection port

Inserted once every 3 days, the i-Port lets you administer insulin with fewer pricks and pokes.

What is CGM?

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) helps track your child's sugar levels in real time, giving you more peace of mind.

Guardian™ Connect system

See glucose levels, trends, and alerts on your mobile device to keep track of your child’s diabetes.

What is Smart MDI?

The smart insulin injection system uses the InPen™ smart insulin pen and a CGM together to make diabetes management easier.

Teenagers with diabetes

Even during a complicated age, managing diabetes as a teenager is possible!

Shaquana’s story

Learn how a mother and son are tackling diabetes together.

Expectations of a caregiver

There are several things you can do to help your family member with diabetes.

Can kids play sports with type 1 diabetes?

Diabetes requires some lifestyle changes, but kids with diabetes can still enjoy playing sports.

Guide for coaches

Share this guide with your child's coach to help give them the info they need to adequately care for your child during sports.

Can my child with diabetes take daily vitamins?

 Vitamin supplements can help your child with diabetes. Just be sure to take a careful approach.

What is diabetes camp?

Diabetes camp is a great opportunity for kids to get active and make friends who also live with diabetes.

Guide for babysitters

Give this guide to a child’s babysitter, to help treat a high or low glucose.

Guide for sleepovers

Kids with diabetes have to pack a bit more for a safe and fun sleepover, but that can’t stop them from having fun!

How do you get through TSA with diabetes devices?

Here are our tips on getting through TSA with these 5 common diabetes supplies.

How do you sleep with an insulin pump attached?

Here are tips from our #MedtronicChampion community on how they comfortably sleep while wearing an insulin pump.

How can I prepare my child with diabetes for the flu?

It can be harder for a body dealing with diabetes to fend off the flu. Here’s what to expect.

What is a #MedtronicChampion?

A #MedtronicChampion is anyone living with diabetes or caring for someone who lives with diabetes.

Where can I find a support network?

Having a network of support can be very beneficial. Check out where to find yours.

What community resources are available?

Explore a variety of resources from the Medtronic Diabetes family.

Real diabetes stories

Find inspiring stories from other people living with diabetes who refuse to let diabetes define them.

Diabetes online communities

Discover more diabetes online organizations that offer resources, events, and community.

Connect with other parents of children with diabetes

Meet our Medtronic Ambassadors to get advice and connect with others.