Pocketbook guidelines
For management of diabetes in childhood & adolescence in under-resourced countries
The information in these guidelines is aimed to assist healthcare professionals in less-resourced countries to optimise the clinical care of children and young adults with diabetes while considering resource- and cost-related issues.
Second edition 2017 with expanded Nutrition and Pregnancy chapters and various other updates.
The pocketbook is available to download in these languages:
Basaglar Switch Guidelines
The information in these guidelines is aimed to assist healthcare professionals working in less-resourced countries with transitioning children and young adults with diabetes from pre-mixed or intermediate acting and short acting human insulin to a basal-bolus regimen of long-acting analogue insulin Basaglar (insulin glargine) and short acting (regular) human insulin (Humulin R).
The guides, a cheat sheet and an education handout are downloadable in these languages:
Type 1 diabetes warning signs - posters
To help prevent Diabetic Ketoacidosis
These posters aim to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes so the right diagnosis and swift treatment can be initiated to prevent life-threatening Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).
These posters can be displayed in hospitals, community centres, churches or mosques, and other common areas.
Wall charts
Camp guidelines
Guidelines for conducting diabetes camp activities in a less-resourced country
LFAC collaborated with the Diabetes and Education Camping Association (DECA) to develop these guidelines.
Camps offer a unique peer-support opportunity for young people and caregivers, and can enhance diabetes management skills, confidence, and resilience in a fun and safe environment.
The guidelines are available to download in:
