Diabetes in Ontario Schools

Please meet Emma, 2 years young, diagnosed at she was 10 months old.

Emma hasn't started school yet but her parents are worried that when she does she won't receive the support she requires to stay safe.

Markham, Ont



Please meet Simon.  4 1/2 years young, diagnosed when he was 3

Currently Simon is able to do some testing at 'big boy' school, but still needs lots of help with reading the number and understanding what to do with it.  He also needs his parents help with dosing and injecting his insulin 4 times per day.  

Oakville, Ont



Please meet Olivia, 6 years young, diagnosed when she was 3.

She is starting to learn how to test and operate her insulin pump on her own, but she will need help with this for a few years before she can do it on her own. She and her Mom and Dad are incredibly grateful for the amazing daycare staff, teachers and assistants who have been willing to help her so far.

Toronto, Ont

Please meet Femke, 7 years young, diagnosed when she was 6.

Femke counts her own carbs and can make the calculations.  Her parents are very grateful that her schools is quite good with only a few small issues.

Peterborough, Ont

Please meet Melanie, 11 years young, diagnosed when she was 4 1/2.

Her parent's experience has shown them that assistance can differ dramatically from one school to another.  They feel lucky their school has a dedicated EA that supervises Melanie's insulin boluses at snacks and lunch.  They feel that every student with diabetes should have this kind of support since learning to manage diabetes is a life skill that affects every aspect of the child's life.

Stoney Creek, Ont

Please meet Adam, 5 years young, diagnosed when he was 3.

Adam is able to self-test and self-administer using his pump however someone still needs to tell him what the carb content is and what to do is cases of highs or lows.  It has been both challenging and frustrating at his school to say the least.

Brampton, Ont

Please meet Jenna, 11 years young, diagnosed when she was 10.

This picture represents the end of a year long journey of struggling with her diagnosis. She is now as happy and healthy as ever!

Toronto, Ont

Please meet Jesse, 10 years young, diagnosed when he was 9.

Jesse has experienced his first year with diabetes but struggles with an additional challenge of ADHD which can often mask the side effects.  This has made school a challenge and something we all have to work on.

Toronto, Ont



Please meet Samuel 10 years young diagnosed at 2, Avery 8 years years young diagnosed at 5, and Gabriel 5 years young diagnosed this year. 

Please meet Thomas, 7 years young, diagnosed when he was 3.

After a great start in Kindergarten with a wonderful teacher and supportive Principal Thomas entered Grade 1 with new administration and a teacher with no interest in learning about or caring for Thomas' diabetes. His mom keeps telling herself that this is happening for a reason and that something good will come out of it for all children with diabetes.

Please meet Liam, 11 years young, diagnosed when he was 10.

When Liam's blood sugar is too low or too high it can make it hard to concentrate on his school work.

Windsor, Ont

Please meet Meg, 10 years young, diagnosed when she was 6.

Meg manages her care very well with little complaint.  With very little support from the school Meg has had to learn quickly how to take care of her own health issues.  Her parents are very proud.

London, Ont