NHED toolkit to provide informational materials to school districts regarding Type 1 Diabetes
RSA 200:40-d.
RSA 200:40-d.
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2024), type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes require daily insulin therapy to manage their blood glucose levels. Although the condition cannot be prevented, it can be effectively managed through adherence to medical guidance, regular blood sugar monitoring, routine healthcare visits, and comprehensive education on diabetes self-management.
Type 1 diabetes can develop at any age but is most frequently diagnosed in children, adolescents, and young adults. A primary risk factor is a family history of the disease. The CDC notes that, within the United States, White individuals are statistically more likely to develop type 1 diabetes compared to African American and Hispanic or Latino populations.
Symptoms and warning signs of type 1 diabetes can take weeks or months to become apparent. Below are many common symptoms experienced by individuals with type 1 diabetes :
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Type 1 diabetes. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/about-type-1-diabetes.html
Type 1 diabetes can develop at any age but is most frequently diagnosed in children, adolescents, and young adults. A primary risk factor is a family history of the disease. The CDC notes that, within the United States, White individuals are statistically more likely to develop type 1 diabetes compared to African American and Hispanic or Latino populations.
Symptoms and warning signs of type 1 diabetes can take weeks or months to become apparent. Below are many common symptoms experienced by individuals with type 1 diabetes :
- Urinate (pee) a lot, often at night
- Are very thirsty
- Lose weight without trying
- Are very hungry
- Have blurry vision
- Have numb or tingling hands or feet
- Feel very tired
- Have very dry skin
- Have sores that heal slowly
- Have more infections than usual
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Type 1 diabetes. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/about-type-1-diabetes.html
Type 1 diabetes: Screening process
Parents or guardians who observe potential warning signs of type 1 diabetes in a student are encouraged to consult the child’s primary care provider to determine whether screening is appropriate. Screening typically involves blood tests to detect diabetes-related autoantibodies and assess blood glucose levels. The results of these tests can help guide further diagnostic and treatment decisions.
More information about testing for type 1 diabetes can be found on the CDC's website here
More information about testing for type 1 diabetes can be found on the CDC's website here
Resources for Type 1 Diabetes
Center for Disease Control
Overview of Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes Testing
American Diabetes Association
Understanding Risk for Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes Resources
Overview of Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes Testing
American Diabetes Association
Understanding Risk for Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes Resources
