It’s almost that time of year! Going back to school can be an overwhelming time for students living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), as well as their parents and caregivers. But don’t worry – we’re here to help!

JDRF offers multiple back to school resources so you can feel prepared heading into a new school year. Click here to learn more about navigating back to school with T1D and for some awesome back to school resources. There are also multiple back to school live sessions being hosted:

Tuesday, August 1: Office to College Live Sessions (The Diabetes Link)
A successful college transition starts long before move-in day. Diabetes impacts all sorts of preparations and decision-making – whether it’s picking appropriate housing, packing the right supplies, or planning the perfect class schedule. Register today!

Wednesday, August 9: Back to School Town Hall with SDRI, ADA and JDRF
Join us for our Returning to School with Diabetes Town Hall! We’ll provide valuable insights for navigating the mental health component of T1D, practical tips for 504 plans, and resources for a successful school year while managing diabetes. Register today!

Wednesday, August 16: Back To School With Lilly Diabetes
Join JDRF for Navigating the Classroom with Confidence: Back to School with T1D a community panel sharing tips and tricks made possible with the generous support of Lilly Diabetes. No registration required! These calls will be streamed on multiple JDRF social channels at 5PM CST.

If you have questions about heading back to school, please reach out to Marlo Martin (Kansas City area) at mmartin@jdrf.org or Chris Reilly (St. Louis area) at creilly@jdrf.org.