Diabetic child testing blood sugar with his mother

Supporting Families

If you’re a parent or another caregiver for a child with diabetes, there’s a lot to know. It can be overwhelming. At Joslin Diabetes Center, we’re here for you and your whole family. It’s our goal to help simplify diabetes care, so you and your child know exactly what to do and can experience successful treatment.

We offer classes and support groups for the caregivers of pediatric patients. These classes cover the basics of diabetes, how to manage the condition, and the technologies used in its treatment. Many caregivers in our community find support, strength, and hope as they connect with other families and learn age-appropriate techniques for managing diabetes.

Classes will be conducted virtually via Zoom meeting platform.
2 Early Education and Care (EEC) contact hour certificates will be provided. $30 per person

Upon completion of this class, the participant will be able to:

  • Define and understand type 1 diabetes and symptoms
  • Describe treatment options for childhood diabetes
  • Describe how food impacts diabetes management
  • Identify approaches to managing diabetes within the child’s and families’ lifestyle

Register for Diabetes 101 

*Pre-requirement: Diabetes 101 class completion or previous exposure to basic diabetes management.
 

The class will be conducted virtually via Zoom meeting platform.


Upon completion of this class, the participant will be able to:

  • This class is designed for people who completed Diabetes 101 or who have been exposed to basic diabetes management.
  • Explore general concepts of pump therapy and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
  • Increase familiarity with pump and CGM technology
  • Understand advanced bolus features of pump therapy
  • Develop knowledge of management of exercise
  • Classes will be a lecture, discussion, and Q&A

Register for Intro to Technology  

A mother and son checking blood sugar levels.

Virtual Classes are Now Available

Registration will open soon for our virtual Diabetes 101 and Introduction to Technologies.

Questions about the programs? Please call 617-309-4530 or email SNP-CC [at] joslin.harvard.edu.