Week 1 – February 3rd, 2026 Theme: Type 1 Diabetes
Did you know that “type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a lifelong autoimmune disease that prevents your pancreas from making insulin?” The Cleveland Clinic Type 1 Diabetes in Children addresses symptoms, causes, tests and other considerations. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21500-type-1-diabetes
Week 2 – February 10th, 2026 Theme: Type 2 Diabetes in Children
There are significant differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. While most onset of diabetes occurs in adults, an increasing number of children are diagnosed. Check out this brief from the Mayo Clinic to learn more about symptoms, risk factors and among others. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes-in-children/symptoms-causes/syc-20355318
Week 3 – February 17th, 2026 Theme: Understanding Diabetes Challenges in School
Common challenges faced by students with diabetes are made clear by the International Diabetes Federation. This page outlines diabetes management, meal planning, academic performance and concentration and care plans. https://kids.idf.org/about/understanding-diabetes-challenges-schools/
Week 4 – February 24th, 2026 Theme: Managing Type 1 Diabetes at School
Want to understand how to prepare for school for a child living with diabetes? Breakthrough T1D has an entire school toolkit complete with checklists and understanding 504s, as well as resources for families and teachers. https://www.breakthrought1d.org/t1d-resources/school/