I have created a couple videos you might find helpful during your transition to college! These videos are all based on my experiences with diabetes. So, while they may be helpful, it is also ok choose a different way to do things. The first is about teaching people to use Glucagon, the second is about how I organize my diabetes supplies as a college student, and the third is a conversation with me and my friends about how to have productive conversations about diabetes in social situations and me answering questions my friends have about diabetes.
Teaching my roommate how to administer the emergency Glucagon injection!
An example of how to teach your roommate or friends how to administer a glucagon injection using an expired glucagon and an orange. You can show this to people who need to know hoe to administer glucagon or use it as an example as to how to teach someone. It is pretty easy! In the event of an emergency, discussion about the glucagon is necessary so the people around you already have an idea of what to do. After the glucagon has been administered, make sure your roommate or RA knows to call 911.
You can download The Glucagon App off the App Store on your phone. It provides step by step instructions as to how to administer the glucagon. It is a good idea to have people around you download this app. Since most college students always have their phone on them, it is a great resource incase there is an emergency and they do not remember exactly what to do.
How I organize my diabetes supplies as a college student.
In this video I share what works for me when organizing my diabetes supplies in college. It is really helpful when things are organized thoroughly because it makes it easier to access and keep track of the supplies you need. On the FAQs with Professional Advice page, there is more information on items you can use for storage. Visit the page that is linked the bottom of this page if you are looking for more on organizing your supplies in your dorm! I mention a few different products I use such as pencil boxes, mason jars, and old food containers for sharps. There are many ways to get creative and repurpose everyday household items.
My friend/roommate (non-diabetic) interview me and share what was helpful for them to know about being a T1D
My friends asks me questions she has about me being diabetic. It demonstrates how I respond to questions related to my diabetes. For me, I like to be thorough with my responses and do my best to explain things in a way that makes sense to someone who does not know much about diabetes. As Type 1 Diabetics, it can be hard to remember not everybody knows a lot about diabetes like we do. You can always say you do not feel comfortable answering any questions people ask! What you share about your diabetes is entirely up to you.
I also ask Stella what information I have shared with her is most helpful. It was interesting for me to hear what is good to share with my friends from her perspective. If this also interested you, you could include some of the things she mentions in response to my questions when talking to your fiends about diabetes.
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