Opinion Calgary Herald | Alison Stone and Kim Buchanan Fri, January 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. UTC 3 min read Alberta is being urged to develop a mandatory standard of care for diabetes management in schools. (Credit: File photo) Every parent wants their child to feel safe, included and confident at school. For parents of kids with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) — an autoimmune condition in which the pancreas stops producing insulin — that hope comes with an extra layer of worry.