The Basics of Managing Type 1 Diabetes: for the Non-Medical Caregiver

September 16, 2025
9:00 am – 11:30 am (Central Time)

Mother collecting a blood sample from her daughter's finger, using a finger stick test in restaurant. Girl with diabetes checking her blood sugar before eating to plan better her meal.

About

Breakthrough T1D Illinois, in partnership with La Rabida Children’s Hospital and Lurie Children’s Hospital, invites you and your loved ones to join us virtually for a free informational event on the basics of managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) for the non-medical caregiver.

Topics will include:
– Basics of glucose and insulin action
– How to monitor glucose (what is normal/high/low and technology)
– How to give insulin (vials, pens, pumps, and types of insulin) and video demonstration
– Nutrition and diabetes
– Psychology of diabetes
– Exercise and diabetes
– Delivering glucagon with video demonstration
– Sick days
– School based care and rights