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Diabetes Resources

Our patient and family resources provide information and support for you and your family throughout your journey with the Diabetes Center at Cincinnati Children's.

Diabetes Health Topics

Click here to view all Diabetes and Endocrinology Health Topics.

 

What to do When Your Child is Sick

What to do when your child with Type 1 Diabetes is sick (including sick day guidelines):

Diabetes Self Care: How-to Videos

Watch our video series to learn how to give insulin and glucagon injections. These how-to instructional videos will teach you:

  • How to Use a Glucagon Emergency Kit
  • How to Give an Injection with an Insulin Pen
  • How to Give a Mini Dose of Glucagon
  • How to Draw Up an Insulin Syringe
  • How to Give an Insulin Injection

Continuous Glucose Monitors: Informational Videos

Watch our videos on information and tips for Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM).

  • CGM: Real Life Stories
  • CGM Support: Making Diabetes Easier
  • Tips for CGM Fears and Doubts

Prepare for Your Visit

Child Life.

Child Life

We work with patients of all ages in different medical settings to help support emotional safety and normalize the process of receiving medical care.
Family Resource Center.

Family Resource Center

We provide space to read, catch up on work, grab a cup of coffee or play a game with your child.
Outpatient Visits.

Prepare for Your Outpatient Visit

Use this information to help improve your child’s experience during their outpatient visit.
Inpatient Visits.

Prepare for Your Inpatient Visit

We offer support and resources to help make your child’s hospital stay a positive experience.
School Services.

School Services

We offer bedside and classroom instruction to help your child keep up with their schoolwork during an extended hospital stay.
Patient Resources at Cincinnati Children's.

View All Patient Resources

Explore the wide-ranging resources Cincinnati Children's offers its patients: before, during and after your visit.
Adaptive Care.

Cincinnati Children's Health Library

Cincinnati Children's offers a Health Library with topics on general health and wellness, as well as condition-specific information and guidance.
Ongoing Support Resources.

Ongoing Support Resource Directory

Cincinnati Children's has compiled resources to provide information, services and support from trusted sources for you and your child throughout their healthcare journey.

Additional Resources

Diabetes-related Support Resources

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