Diabetes Learning Modules
 To assist you in the care and management of pediatric diabetes, we have created several on-line learning modules. These modules highlight issues related to diabetes and are provided as a resource that you can view at your convenience.
The modules are for educational purposes only and are for patients of Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Pediatric Endocrinology. The modules are intended to reinforce and not replace education provided by our staff. The modules are not intended to take the place of the advice of a physician.
To view the modules, click the titles below. The presentation opens in a separate window. You can use the on-screen controls to select or skip scenes. Each module has an audio voiceover. Use your computer’s controls to adjust the volume.
For more information, or to speak with one of our diabetes educators, please call 616.391.3933.
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Carbohydrate Counting
Provides you with an introduction to carbohydrates, how they affect the health of your child, and how to manage them.
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Guidelines for Lower Cholesterol
Briefly explains what cholesterol is, where it comes from, and provides tips for managing it.
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Guidelines for Healthy Food Choices
Explains what you need to know to get you and your family on the road to healthy eating.
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Guidelines for Weight Management
Provides the basic steps necessary for getting you and your family on a healthy path to managing weight.
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Planning for Young Adulthood with Diabetes
Discusses young adulthood with diabetes and the responsibilities previously shared with parents that become fully your own.
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Getting Connected to Resources
Provides information on how Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital can help get you connected to assistance resources for pediatric diabetes.
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A Guide to Section 504 for Parents of Children with Diabetes
Describes Section 504, a federal law that protects individuals with disabilities such as diabetes.
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A Guide to Children’s Special Health Care Services
Introduces you to Children’s Special Health Care Services, a program of the Michigan Department of Community Health.
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Sick Days for Children with Diabetes
Presents the steps you should take to prevent illness, prepare for an illness, and manage diabetes during an illness.
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Controlling Diabetes — Understanding High Blood Sugar and Ketones
Discusses high blood sugar, ketones, and a serious condition called Ketoacidosis. Understanding this information is an important part of safely managing diabetes.
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Controlling Diabetes — Understanding Low Blood Sugar
Discusses low blood sugar, also know as hypoglycemia. It is important to be able to recognize, treat, and — when possible — prevent low blood sugar.
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Pattern Management for Intensive Insulin Therapy
Introduces you to Pattern Management, a method you can use to actively monitor your child's diabetes control.
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Troubleshooting Your Insulin Pump
Provides a helpful step-by-step guide to locating and resolving issues you may be having with your child’s insulin pump.
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Your Child with Diabetes and School
Provides you with a helpful guide for managing priorities and understanding issues and rights related to children with diabetes and school.
Diabetes Individualized Health Care Plan for School (English)
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Exercise Guidelines for Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Discusses how children with diabetes — like all children — need plenty of exercise for healthy growth. And while diabetes does require some extra considerations, it should in no way slow your child down.
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