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dLife Back-To-School Resource Center

The crisp fall weather brings the excitement and adventure of a new school year.  For some, they’re sending their child back to school.  For others, it’s a first time living away from home.  And for people with diabetes, it’s the challenge of making those scholastic transitions while maintaining your diabetes management. 

School Daze
dLife's own Diabetes Dad, Tom Karlya, prepares as his daughter starts the transition to college.

Individualized Education Programs
There are three federal laws that address the schools’ responsibilities to help students with diabetes - learn more!

Healthy Lunch Ideas
From office lunches to school lunches, dLife columnist Lara Rondinelli help you keep your choices healthy.

Back-To-School Tips for Parents Managing a Child with Diabetes
The Joslin Diabetes Center offers some great tips to get the school year off on the right foot.

College-Bound Kerri.
dLife Daily Living columnist Kerri Morrone talks about transitioning herself and her diabetes to college.

Nicole Johnson Baker on taking diabetes to school
dLife TV host Nicole Johnson Baker discusses handling diabetes in the school system.

Diabetes in the Dorms
dLife Expert columnist Joe Solowiejczyk discusses bringing diabetes into college dorms.

Off to College:  My First Year Away
DiabetesTeenTalk host Allison Blass writes about her first year away at college.

Crystal Jackson podcast on dLife
Advocate Crystal Jackson explains your child’s rights and how to make the school system work for you.

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