INS and type 1 diabetes mellitus: With these guidelines in mind, pediatric diabetes providers should consider preparing young teens with T1D for their eventual transition to adult care by focusing at least yearly on broad educational goals, including the knowledge of general goals of T1D management, expertise in the skills necessary for T1D self-care (such as for blood glucose monitoring, insulin use, hypoglycemia management/prevention), showing the ability to arrange medical care, and an understanding of what to do in case of emergency or when feeling ill [3].