Many of the concepts related to diabetes are highly complex. This new curriculum is designed specifically with kids in mind. The images and language are simple and the lessons focus just on what kids need to know. It's still in the development stage, but be on the lookout for the first phase of the release in summer 2025.
T1DKids is a complete diabetes education program designed for children ages five to twelve. It teaches the essentials of type 1 diabetes and helps kids understand how to manage it in everyday life. At the heart of the program is a vibrant, illustrated workbook, supported by engaging activities, games, and resources that make learning about diabetes fun and interactive. Best of all, every resource is completely free, now and always.
Designed with fun in mind, this curriculum contains dozens of games, challenges, and other fun activities to help make learning interesting. Plus, enjoy playing online video games that incorporate diabetes education topics such as managing blood sugars, exercise, and proper nutrition.
This curriculum features a combination of online and printable resources to help students learn about type 1 diabetes, and all of the resources are available to you all the time, so you can choose when (or even what) you want to learn. Find everything that you need to get started below!
Living with type 1 is hard, especially if diagnosed at a young age, so having a comprehensive and accurate diabetes education is essential to living a long and healthy life. This curriculum pulls information from hundreds of hospitals, doctors, and organizations to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date picture on how to live and thrive with type 1.
Interested in using this curriculum to teach your young one about type 1 diabetes? Great! You will be able to find all the information you need to know on the Getting Started page once the curriculum is released!
Not everybody learns in the same way, which is okay! This curriculum allows for a highly adaptive approach to diabetes education. Whether your student would like to read a workbook independently, complete online activities, or play games with printable pieces, the resources are here.
Interested in using this curriculum in a clinical or hospital setting? Please reach out through the Contact form under the Information tab!
This curriculum is designed to serve as supplementary education to that you receive in a clinical or hospital setting and is not intended as a replacement for professional medical advice or teaching. Please view the limitations of use of this content on the Terms and Conditions page.