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Leaving Home For Life On Your Own

	Introduction

 
The year after high school graduation is full of changes. You may face diabetes challenges whether you go to college or enter the work world.

	Start Off Right

 
Before leaving home, you should be ready to manage all of your diabetes care. You need to get your skills down pat while your family and diabetes team can help.

Make a list of your diabetes supplies. You will need to buy these regularly to keep from running out.

Talk with your diabetes educator to help you plan how to fit diabetes care into your new life.

If you don't have a medical ID bracelet or necklace, buy one, and wear it.

	Prepare For A Doctor's Visit

 
If you don't move away, your new insurance may allow you to keep your current diabetes care team. Find out from your parents:

• Phone numbers for your team members
  
• How often you should see each one
  
• How far ahead you need to schedule visits
  
• What you should take to visits
  

If you go away to school, set . . . [Full Text of this Article]

	Drink Safely

 

	Prepare For Sick Days

 

	Tell Friends

 

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