Basic Diabetes Educational Training for Caregivers
The Basic Diabetes Educational Training for Extended Family and Caregivers provides supplemental education for extended family members and other caregivers who help support a child with Type 1 diabetes. This class focuses on practical skills for day to day diabetes care.
Parents and guardians are required to complete the full diabetes education provided by Diabetes Center educators. This program does not replace that required education, it helps ensure all caregivers feel informed and prepared.
When Is It Offered?
Classes are available in both in‑person and virtual formats. For current dates and times, families should contact:
Kim Hopkins‑Bowman
Kimberly.Hopkins-Bowman@cchmc.org
(513) 636‑9322
Who May Attend?
- Grandparents
- Aunts and uncles
- Babysitters
- Family friends
- Daycare personnel
Requirements:
- Caregivers of a child who is a patient at the Cincinnati Children's Diabetes Center
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Limit of two caregivers per family
- Sessions fill quickly; availability is subject to change
Topics Covered
- Diabetes overview
- Glucose monitoring
- Insulin dose calculations
- Managing low and high glucose levels
- Discussion and demonstration with limited hands‑on instruction
Cost
- $15 per person to cover materials
- Classes are not covered by insurance
Registration
Parent/guardian registration and consent are required. Families should pre‑register by contacting:
- Kim Hopkins‑Bowman
- (513) 636‑9322
- kimberly.hopkins-bowman@cchmc.org
