DIABETES EDUCATION FOR KIDS is the heart of our mission. We’ve created a fun, flexible program designed to teach kids about nutrition, insulin, and healthy habits in a way they can truly understand.
🌿 Our Approach to Living Well With Diabetes
At Living Well With Diabetes, we believe in a different way of learning — one that inspires, empowers, and brings people together around truth, healing, and community. We're not here to repeat what everyone else is saying. We're here to uncover what's been missing from the conversation.
This project was born from frustration — and hope. We saw how many people with diabetes were left confused, overwhelmed, or misinformed. We saw children growing up without real knowledge of what food is doing to their bodies. We saw how mainstream advice often ignores the root causes of insulin resistance, inflammation, and chronic disease.
That’s why we created something different: a platform that combines science, tradition, community, and fun. Whether it's our fasting resources, our gut health education, or our upcoming children’s cartoon video series, everything is designed to spark curiosity and inspire change.
💡 What Makes Our DIABETES EDUCATION FOR KIDS Program Unique
- ✅ We focus on the root causes, not just symptoms
- ✅ We create educational content in both English and Spanish
- ✅ We combine modern science with traditional healing
- ✅ We empower families, schools, and communities
- ✅ We believe in joyful, creative health education
Coming soon, you'll be able to dive deeper into specific topics like:
• Fasting Insulin Testing
• Vitamin D & Metabolic Health
• Magnesium for Sleep, Energy & Sugar Cravings
• Muscle Loss & Aging
• Vitamin B1 & High-Carb Meals
📘 Our Mission is Simple:
To teach families and schools how to prevent and reverse chronic illness through awareness, nutrition, movement, and metabolic education — all in a fun, creative, and culturally relevant way.
Whether you're a parent, teacher, healthcare provider, or just curious — welcome. You belong here. This is your community too.
🌿 Our Approach to Living Well With Diabetes
At Living Well With Diabetes, we believe the old way of teaching health — from top-down lectures and one-size-fits-all diets — isn’t working. That’s why we’re rethinking it all. Our goal is to build a community-driven, family-first approach that connects science, tradition, and common sense in a way that makes people feel seen, empowered, and hopeful.
This isn’t about more rules — it’s about real tools. Tools that explain why things work. Tools that reveal the root causes of insulin resistance, fatigue, and inflammation. Tools that schools, families, and health workers can actually use.
💡 What Makes Our Approach Unique
- ✅ We focus on causes, not just symptoms
- ✅ We explain the “why” behind the science
- ✅ We create in English & Spanish for real families
- ✅ We bridge nutrition, culture, and healing
- ✅ We make content that's fun, visual, and memorable
🔎 Explore Our Educational Focus
Each of these links will lead to a full, in-depth page. Start anywhere that sparks your curiosity:
- 🧪 Fasting Insulin: The Test That Sees What A1C Misses
- 🌞 Vitamin D Testing: Immunity, Mood & Metabolic Health
- 🧲 Magnesium: For Sleep, Energy & Sugar Cravings
- 🧼 Gut Health & Detox: Healing from the Inside Out
- 🧠 Vitamin B1: The Missing Nutrient in High-Carb Diets
- 🏋️ Muscle Loss, Aging & Blood Sugar Control
✍️ A Personal Note
“I didn’t start this project because I had all the answers. I started it because I was tired of the silence, the confusion, and the recycled advice. I wanted better for our kids, our families, and our future. I wanted truth, clarity, and action. This site is my way of building that — with you.”
— Founder, LivingWellWithDiabetes.org
Whether you’re a parent, educator, nonprofit, or simply curious — welcome. You belong here. Explore the site, watch our videos, and let’s build something better together.
DIABETES EDUCATION FOR KIDS is one of the most powerful tools we can offer to schools and families. Our program is designed to make DIABETES EDUCATION FOR KIDS fun, engaging, and easy to implement in any classroom setting. From interactive videos to printable worksheets, we’ve created a complete solution that supports DIABETES EDUCATION FOR KIDS in both English and Spanish. When we prioritize DIABETES EDUCATION FOR KIDS, we give the next generation a chance to grow up healthy, informed, and empowered.
🌐 Trusted Health Resources
For more information and support beyond our program, we encourage you to explore these reputable sources:
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CDC – Diabetes Homepage
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers science-based information on diabetes, prevention tips, and national statistics. -
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
A branch of the NIH offering detailed information about diabetes types, research, and treatment options. -
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Explore resources for families, schools, and individuals affected by diabetes. The ADA is a leader in advocacy and education.
🎓 Why We’re Teaching Kids About Metabolic Health
A confused child sits surrounded by junk food — this is the reality we aim to change through early education.
In today’s world, children are surrounded by sugary snacks, fast food, and constant marketing — yet they’re rarely taught what this food actually does to their bodies. Schools often focus on counting calories or avoiding fat, while ignoring the real culprits: insulin resistance, inflammation, and processed ingredients.
At Living Well With Diabetes, we believe kids deserve better. Our goal is to give them simple, science-backed lessons about how food affects their energy, brain, mood, and long-term health — all in a fun, visual, and age-appropriate way.
If we can help children understand insulin, sugar, and the role of real food early on, we believe we can change the future of public health — one classroom at a time.
📘 What We’re Teaching
Colorful visuals help kids understand key topics like sugar, insulin, healthy food, and energy balance.
Our school-based content focuses on what kids actually need to know — not outdated nutrition charts or calorie counting. We teach the core concepts of:
- 🍬 What sugar and processed foods do inside the body
- 💉 How insulin works and why resistance develops
- 🥦 What real food looks like — and how it makes us feel
- 🧠 How nutrition affects energy, focus, mood, and behavior
- 🦠 Gut health and how antibiotics and chemicals affect it
Every concept is broken down visually and explained using age-appropriate language, storytelling, and relatable characters. The goal is to help children make better choices — not by fear, but by understanding.
🎬 How We’re Teaching It
Kids learn best when it’s fun — our bilingual video lessons feature colorful characters and science made simple.
Instead of lectures or textbook rules, we use short, animated video lessons featuring original cartoon characters that explain topics like sugar, insulin, and gut health in a way that’s simple and fun.
Each video is about 5 minutes long, with a consistent college-age narrator who introduces every lesson in both English and Spanish. From the beginning, students get friendly, familiar guidance — and clear visuals to help everything stick.
We combine storytelling, humor, and science so kids not only enjoy what they’re learning — they remember it and use it.
👩🏫 Who It’s For
Our educational series is built for all students — from kindergarten to high school — in both English and Spanish.
This series is designed for kids of all ages — whether they’re in first grade or finishing high school. Every lesson is adaptable, culturally inclusive, and delivered in both English and Spanish so that no child is left out.
The content is simple enough for young learners to enjoy, but smart enough for older students to connect with. We also include lesson guides and visuals that work for special education settings or homeschool environments.
Whether in public schools, after-school programs, or at home with family, this project is built to fit wherever learning happens.
🏫 How Schools Can Use It
Teachers can easily integrate our 5-minute videos into any schedule — no extra training required.
Our program is designed to be incredibly easy for schools to use. Each video lesson is 5 minutes or less and requires no special equipment — just a screen and internet connection. Teachers can play a video at the start of the week, lead a short discussion, or even let students reflect using a worksheet or handout.
We also provide printable guides and classroom-friendly resources for teachers who want to go deeper. No medical background is needed — our content is made to be accurate, age-appropriate, and easy to present.
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school nurse, P.E. coach, or after-school coordinator, you can use this curriculum to spark conversations and create change.
🎭 The Characters & Story Format
Our educational video series introduces children to a cast of fun, animated characters — the Good Food Heroes and the Junk Food Villains. These characters are designed to simplify health concepts and spark curiosity in young learners.
Kids will meet Captain Broccoli, Lady Lentil, and Sugar Shark — each with a unique personality and role in the story. Through colorful storytelling and action-packed lessons, children learn about nutrition, insulin resistance, healthy choices, and teamwork.
These relatable characters appear in every episode and help reinforce each topic with memorable messages and fun dialogue.
📽️ Interactive Videos
Our interactive video series combines colorful animation with easy-to-understand health lessons. Kids love meeting their new cartoon friends—Captain Broccoli, Lady Lentil, and Sugar Shark—while learning about nutrition, blood sugar, and the power of healthy habits.
Each video is designed for young learners, helping them explore topics like insulin resistance, sugar addiction, fast food awareness, and more in a way that sticks. Perfect for classrooms, after-school programs, or at-home learning!
These videos are part of our mission to make diabetes education accessible, fun, and empowering for all children.
📝 Printed Activity Sheets
Reinforce healthy habits and diabetes education with our fun and interactive worksheets. These printables are perfect for group learning, solo reflection, or even homework!
Children complete puzzles, word searches, coloring sheets, and quizzes featuring our story characters—Lady Lentil, Sugar Shark, and more. These materials help solidify important health lessons in an enjoyable, memorable way.
Teachers and parents can use these sheets to guide conversations around food choices, insulin, and emotional well-being. And the best part? Kids have so much fun, they don’t even realize they’re learning!
📚 Story-Based Lessons
Sometimes, the best way to teach is through stories. Our program includes comic strips, short stories, and role-playing scenarios that help kids understand what it's like to live with diabetes.
Children follow characters through relatable situations—from classroom snack time to birthday parties—and learn how healthy choices make a difference. These stories are written to be emotionally engaging and thought-provoking.
Whether it’s “Sugar’s Dilemma” or “Understanding Insulin”, each lesson connects real-world challenges with simple, empowering solutions.
👩🏫 For Teachers & Educators
We know how busy educators are—so we’ve created ready-to-use teaching materials that make it easy to bring diabetes education into your classroom.
Each lesson plan comes with clear objectives, fun activities, discussion prompts, and take-home resources. Our materials are aligned with health education standards and can be used in science, PE, or life skills classes.
Whether you're a school nurse, health teacher, or classroom educator, our tools help you teach with confidence and impact.
🏫 Flexible Options for Schools
Every school is different, which is why we offer four flexible program formats to meet your educational needs:
- In-Person: Our team can visit your classroom for live, interactive lessons.
- Virtual: Join engaging, real-time sessions via Zoom or Google Meet.
- Hybrid: Combine classroom learning with online videos and printables.
- Self-Paced: Printable worksheets and videos that educators can guide at their own schedule.
No matter your setup, our program fits in seamlessly with your school’s calendar and goals.
📣 Interested in Learning More?
Contact us today to bring our diabetes education program to your school. We're here to help you make a lasting difference.
Contact UsWe’re just getting started. This program is part of a larger vision — we are currently reaching out to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other public health organizations to encourage national support for diabetes education in schools. We're also exploring grant opportunities and partnerships to bring this initiative to more communities.
If you believe in this mission, we’d love your support in spreading the word, connecting with educators, or simply sharing your feedback. Together, we can make sure every child has the tools to live a healthier future.