Endocrinology and Diabetes
Classes and Workshops
Parent-Designated Adult Classes
Seattle Children’s offers classes for volunteers to assist children with diabetes-related tasks at school. The parent designates an adult volunteer – often a teacher, office personnel, principal or school parent volunteer – to attend a three-hour training session at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Please note that this class is not designed for school nurses; however, they are welcome to attend as an observer as space permits. In order to become a parent-designated adult (PDA), the volunteer must have additional training (suggested annually) provided by a Certified Diabetes Educator or expert in diabetes.
During the training, volunteers get an overview of diabetes and learn about:
- Blood sugar testing
- Insulin administration
- Ketone testing
- Hypoglycemia signs, symptoms and treatment
- Glucagon administration
- Insulin pump basics: how they work, treatment of hyperglycemia, delivering boluses, infusion sets and insulin on board
Times, dates and location
See a map of and directions to Seattle Children’s main campus at 4800 Sand Point Way NE in Seattle.
Dates may change if needed. Classes often fill up a few months in advance, so it is important to sign up as far in advance as possible. The class is free and parents do not need to attend with their PDA.
Parking is available in Lot 1. Please walk across the driveway and enter through the River entrance of Seattle Children's Hospital. Please bring a photo ID and the student's individual healthcare plan.
We hope this class will be helpful with the transition back to school for all parties involved. We look forward to hearing from you.
Registration
Please send an email or call 206-987-2640, option 4, to register.
Diabetes and Me
A workshop for 11-to-14-year-olds with type 1 diabetes
A fun and informal workshop for middle schoolers (11 to 14 years old) that is focused on living with diabetes, facilitated by two diabetes social workers. Topics to be discussed may include:
- Talking to friends and classmates about diabetes
- Coping with the ups and downs of diabetes
- Bullying, teasing and just feeling different
- Dealing with high and low blood sugars
- Making room for diabetes care in sports, activities and hobbies
Please bring a lunch or money for the cafeteria. We will eat lunch together around noon. Space is limited (a maximum of 12 spaces available) for all workshop dates. Please ensure that you RSVP at least 2 weeks prior to the listed date. At this time, this workshop can only be offered to patients seen at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Times, dates and location
See a map of and directions to Seattle Children's main campus at 4800 Sand Point Way NE in Seattle.
Registration and more information
For more information or to reserve a space in one of the workshops, please email Jessica Koppy, LICSW, or call her at 206-987-0179.
L’KIDDS
A parent support group
About the workshop
Little Kids With Insulin Dependent Diabetes (L’Kidds) is a parent-led support group for parents of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary school age kids with type 1 diabetes. We meet Saturday mornings every other month, from 10 a.m. to noon at Seattle Children's Hospital. Childcare is available upon request. We also host a fun family picnic each July.
Times, dates and location
See a map of and directions to Seattle Children's main campus at 4800 Sand Point Way NE in Seattle.
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2019 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Small Dining Room 2 & 3 |
| March 9, 2019 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Small Dining Room 1 & 2 |
| May 4, 2019 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Small Dining Room 2 &3 |
| July 2019 | TBD | Picnic in a park, TBD |
| September 14, 2019 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Small Dining Room 1 & 2 |
| November 16, 2019 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Small Dining Room 2 & 3 |
Registration and more information
For more information or to RSVP, please see our flyer or email Sarah Klippel, parent facilitator.
All About Growing Up Workshops
A family workshop on early puberty for 7-to-9-year-old girls and their parents
What is special about this class?
This is a special opportunity for girls who are starting puberty earlier to learn with other girls their own age. You and your daughter can get all of your questions answered in a comfortable, safe environment. The class is led by pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Carolina Di Blasi and Certified Sexuality Educator Robin Wallace-Wright. They will help you learn how you can make a difference during this important time.
About the workshop
This is a fun, informal and interactive workshop. It includes a short video, hands-on activities, and breakout sessions where girls meet separately with other girls their own age. Parents and daughters will:
- Explore the physical, emotional and social changes of puberty
- Discuss growth spurts, breast development, menstruation and hygiene
- Learn how to handle changing friendships and set boundaries
- Build confidence and self-esteem
Times, dates and location
See a map of and directions to Seattle Children's main campus at 4800 Sand Point Way NE in Seattle.
Cost
$46 per family
Registration
Class size is limited to 20 families.
For more information
If you have any questions about the workshop or need help to register, please email Lauren Hart or call 425-922-3048.