The gradual progression to self-management is a critical milestone for children/adolescents with diabetes. This article provides recommendations to facilitate collaboration between the student’s family, diabetes healthcare provider, and school nurse to support and implement a plan that enables the child/adolescent to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully transition to independent management of diabetes.
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