School Support
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Custom Diabetes Training for Staff and Students
What is DYS School Support?
Since 1984, Diabetes Youth Services has been supporting the local diabetes community, and school is no exception! Our team of Certified Nurse Educators are here to ensure school support staff are confident in managing diabetes in school.
We believe it is important for everyone, from the school nurse to the bus driver, to be knowledgeable about diabetes. We also want to educate students on what diabetes is and teach them how to be a supportive friend.
FREE Customized Training on Type 1 Diabetes for your School Staff
Diabetes Youth Services offers free, customized trainings for schools, daycares, and more, led by trained RNs and Certified Diabetes Educators. Sessions are about 1 hour and are available in person or via Zoom.
What’s included:
We personalize training to fit your needs, including:
- Overview of diabetes
- Recognizing & treating high and low blood sugar
- What to do in case of an emergency
- Diabetes technology/Continuous Glucose Monitors
- Carb counting and insulin dosing basics
- Understanding 504 Plans & care coordination – Contact the child’s medical provider for information on Diabetes Medical Management Plans
- Resource folder provided at each training
- And so much more!
- Teachers & classroom aides
- School nurses
- School principals and secretaries
- Playground monitors
- Food service staff
- Bus drivers
Additional Details:
- Aligned with American Diabetes Association Levels 1, 2, & 3 training
- Trainings scheduled at a time that works for your staff
- Schools over 50 miles from one of our nurse educators will be supported via Zoom to ensure timely and effective support
Free Interactive Classroom Presentations
Children living with diabetes may face a higher risk of bullying—but education can change that. Diabetes Youth Services offers free, age-appropriate classroom presentations designed to help students better understand diabetes in a fun, interactive, and engaging way.
These sessions:
- Explain what diabetes is and how it’s managed
- Answer students’ natural questions in a clear, kid-friendly way
- Teach classmates how to be supportive and inclusive friends
- Foster empathy, respect, and open communication
Our goal is to create a classroom where every child feels safe, understood, and supported.
Getting Started is Easy!
To schedule a staff training or classroom presentation, simply have a representative of your school call our office at 419.291.1236 or email [email protected] to initiate the process.
NEW! Coaches Training Session
DYS is excited to provide a FREE crash course on safely managing diabetes in sports! This one-hour Zoom training, scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM, is designed for school and community coaches of all levels. In this session, coaches will learn how to confidently support athletes living with type 1 diabetes. Topics include a general overview of type 1 diabetes, the impact of sports and physical activity on diabetes management, the use of diabetes technology in sports, recognizing and treating high and low blood sugar levels, responding to emergency situations, and developing personalized treatment plans for athletes with diabetes.
This training is not only for traditional sports coaches—rec coaches, travel coaches, and leaders of extracurricular activities such as drama, marching band, or karate are also encouraged to participate. To make this resource widely accessible, DYS will offer this training before each sports season—Fall, Winter, and Spring—ensuring that coaches and mentors always have the opportunity to join and be prepared to support their athletes.
School Support Resource Hub
This page is a comprehensive resource hub for school staff working with students with diabetes.
It provides printable materials, practical guides, and trusted resources to help teachers, nurses, administrators, coaches, and all school personnel feel confident and prepared to safely support students.
Resources include:
- Overview of Type 1 diabetes
- School management tools & accommodations
- Emergency response guidance
- Legal information on student rights & care plans
- Device guides for insulin pumps, CGMs, and diabetes technology
Whether you’re new to supporting a student with Type 1 diabetes or looking for updated best practices, this hub offers clear, accessible information to help create a safe and supportive school environment.