Meet Your Child's Care Team

Your child's diabetes care team is a group of people who work together. Think of a sports team. Each player has a different job.

Many care teams include a doctor, a diabetes educator, a dietitian and a nurse. Some add a mental health professional, who helps with feelings, and the school team.

Six tappable points on a figure of a person, each showing one team member or check and what they do.

Each person on the team helps with a different part of care. The doctor guides medicine decisions.

The dietitian is a food expert who helps plan meals. The diabetes educator teaches daily care skills. The nurse answers everyday questions between visits.

Keep one written list of each team member's name and phone number. Put it somewhere easy to find, like the fridge or your phone. Add the emergency number too.

Bring your questions and notes to every visit. Notes on meals, activity and mood help the team adjust the plan.

Ask your care team how they like to get updates between visits.

Key takeaways

• Your child's care team is a group, and each person covers a different part of care.
• Many teams include a doctor, a diabetes educator, a dietitian and a nurse.
• Written names, numbers and visit notes help you reach the right person.

Try it

Write down what each care team member does for your child, in one short phrase.