Childhood diabetes education resources in English
Fact sheets
For teens
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
What is diabetes?
Be active
Make healthy food choices
Dealing with the ups and downs of diabetes
Other materials
Sources: Dr. M. de Clerck and Lepa and Bijou, Kinsha; Australian Diabetes Council; Learning about Diabetes, INC
Comic/graphic novel "Moseka"
For Kids / For Teens
"My New Shadow" Comic Book for Teens
What kids need to know about diabetes
Carbohydrate counting for children with diabetes
Food spinner
Diabetes Matters
School Camps and Excursions
Parent Manuals
Sources: Seattle Children's Hospital, Dr. H. Peter Chase Barbara Davis Centre
Australian manual: Full Guide
Australian Diabetes Council pages
Guidelines for managing diabetes
Understanding Diabetes, 11th edition
Diabetes Resources for Healthcare Providers, Families, Schools and Educators
Interactive sites
Sources: University of Florida; Australian Diabetes Council; National Diabetes Education Program
Brainfood
Play and Learn
Quiz for teens with diabetes
Health professional education materials
If you have any materials that may be suitable for the site, or needs in any languages, please contact angiem@australiandiabetescouncil.com. If you would like to translate these materials, please contact us so we can advise if permission is needed from the copyright owners. If permission is granted, once the materials are translated please have them carefully checked by another health professional who is expert in diabetes care and also fluent in both languages concerned. Please also credit the institution that developed the original resource, and provide Life for a Child with a copy.
The materials on these pages, and the links to other sites, contain diabetes education materials developed by health professionals and associations for particular local settings. The International Diabetes Federation, Australian Diabetes Council and HOPE worldwide (Australia) do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy or applicability of these materials to individual circumstances. Please check the applicability of the materials to your situation. For children and their families – do not make any changes to your treatment without first discussing this with your doctor.
Dr. Graham Ogle, Prof. Martin Silink, Ms. Robyn Short and Mrs Angie Middlehurst
IDF Life for a Child Programme
