T1D Caregiver Guide
This guide is intended to help caregivers become informed partners in diabetes care.
It provides a practical introduction to Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), the medications and technology used, daily challenges, and ways to support a person living with T1D.
Written by a certified diabetes care and education specialist, this guide is designed for:
- Spouses, partners, adult children and family members
- Professional caregivers
- Anyone supporting an adult living with Type 1 diabetes
Inside the guide, you’ll learn:
- Type 1 diabetes basics — what causes T1D, why glucose numbers rise and fall, and the goals of good management
- The tools of daily care — insulin, insulin pumps, CGM (continuous glucose monitoring), blood glucose meters, and glucagon
- How to handle everyday challenges — low and high blood glucose, illness, and technology hiccups with calm, informed responses
- How to support, not take over — practical ways to talk about preferences and respect routines
- A fill-in reference sheet you can complete together with the person you care for, capturing their glucose targets, insulin routine, and support preferences