About this website

Diabetes at School is a resource for families, schools and caregivers to help school-aged children with type 1 diabetes, a chronic disease where the pancreas no longer produces insulin. We have three goals with this site.

Safety: Above all, children and youth with type 1 diabetes must be safe at school. That means people who have contact with students are aware of the potential risks, and what to do if there is an emergency.
Support: Children and youth with type 1 diabetes will need varying levels of support with their disease, and people who provide that support need training and resources.
Success: With planning, awareness and education, all students with type 1 diabetes can have a positive and full school experience.

Diabetes at School was created by the Canadian Paediatric Society, in partnership with Diabetes Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Endocrine Group, and a team of health professionals and parents. The site is overseen by an Advisory Group of health professionals and advocates from across Canada.

Our thanks to the following companies for their support of this website:

Tell us what you think of the site by contacting info@cps.ca.