TYPE 1 DIABETES RESOURCES
This guide was created with feedback and resources from the Elbowbumpkid Inc community, medical professionals, and partner non-profit organizations. It brings together essential information commonly shared at the time of diagnosis, along with other details often sought later, to serve as a clear and accessible resource throughout different stages of your diagnosis journey.
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This information should not be considered medical advice, nor is it intended to replace consultation with your healthcare provider. If you have questions about your health, please contact your healthcare provider.
DOWNLOADS
Resources — English
- Type 1 Diabetes Resource Document (opens in a new tab)Essential information commonly shared at diagnosis and details often sought later.
- T1D Blood Sugar Log (opens in a new tab)Make tracking those first weeks more enjoyable with a coloring activity built in.
- Learn About Me and My T1D — sheet for school (opens in a new tab)Help teachers understand your child’s T1D at a glance.
- Beyond Type 1 Newly Diagnosed Guide (opens in a new tab)A beginner’s guide to thriving with Type 1 Diabetes.
T1D Resources: Kids Corner
- Just for Kids T1D Workbook (opens in a new tab)A kids-only workbook for the newly diagnosed, with games and information to start the T1D journey.
- T1D Word Search (opens in a new tab)Can you find all the words?
- Type 1 Tools (opens in a new tab)Match the T1 tool to it's job!
- This or That (opens in a new tab)Choose what you would do in each scenario.
- Red Light, Green Light (opens in a new tab)Help children practice recognizing when to act on their blood sugars.
- T1D Reward Chart (opens in a new tab)Use our bravery chart to set and achieve new goals — color in the circles and reward each success.
- T1D Word Scramble (opens in a new tab)Can you unscramble the letters to make a word?
- Doodle Your Feelings (opens in a new tab)Doodle what you feel!
- Comic Your Day (opens in a new tab)Draw your SUPER self in each situation!
- T1D Color Wheel (opens in a new tab)Teach young children about when to act and get help on out of range blood sugars.
- Unicorn Coloring Activity Worksheet (opens in a new tab)A coloring worksheet.
- T1D Fact Check Sheet (opens in a new tab)Will these items make your blood sugar go up or down?
- Glucose Maze (opens in a new tab)Help the glucose find the cell.
- How My Body Uses Energy (opens in a new tab)How my body uses energy.
- Kyler Bear & Friends Videos (opens in a new tab)An animated series for kids about life with Type 1 Diabetes, from the Kyler Cares Foundation.
Presentations
- T1D Short Presentation for School (opens in a new tab)A quick, helpful overview for teachers and close family members so they can support your child with confidence.
- T1D Presentation (full) (opens in a new tab)A comprehensive overview of Type 1 Diabetes, ideal for training caregivers, grandparents and other close supporters.
Resources — Spanish
- Type 1 Diabetes Resource Document 2025 — Spanish (opens in a new tab)
- T1D Blood Sugar Log — Spanish (opens in a new tab)
- Learn About Me and My T1D for school — Spanish (opens in a new tab)
- T1D Reward Chart — Spanish (opens in a new tab)
- Unicorn Coloring Activity Worksheet — Spanish (opens in a new tab)
- T1D Presentation — Spanish Version (opens in a new tab)
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