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SUPPORTING GLOBAL CAUSES

around District 20-K1

DIABETES

NOVEMBER IS WORLD DIABETES MONTH

CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETES

IN THE SCHOOL SETTING

Diabetes is a common chronic disease in school-aged children and b. Insulin Administration
must be managed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including the As necessary, use the student’s preferred insulin delivery system, that

many hours spent at school. includes doses, injection times prescribed for specific blood glucose
values and for carbohydrate intake. The storage of insulin, and, when
To keep students with diabetes safe at school, guarantee long-term appropriate, physician or parent / guardian’s authorization are also
health, prevent complications and ensure full participation in all important factors. Adjustments to insulin dosage should be based
upon the child’s DMMP or physician’s orders which should include
school activities, proper monitoring of blood glucose levels must be authorization for adjustment of the dosage by the parent/caregiver.
addressed throughout the school day and especially during all
school-sponsored activities. c. Meals and Snacks
Carefully track food content, amount, timing and observe for

Short- and long-term diabetes-related complications can be delayed notable symptoms and treatment of hyperglycemia (high blood
or prevented with proper management. Coordination of care among glucose), including the administration of insulin if recommended by
the family, school, and diabetes health care provider is critical. With the student’s health care provider. Check for ketones and take
appropriate actions to reduce abnormal glucose and ketone levels, if
proper planning, education and training of school staff, youngsters requested by the student’s health care provider.
with diabetes can fully and safely participate in school. Instructions d. Participation in Physical Activity.
and emergency contacts and plans must be readily accessible to all Emergency evacuation/school lockdown instructions and emergency
stakeholders. contacts are an integral part of the DMMP.

Common Care Barriers at School, Childcare or Camp e. Remote Monitoring by Parents / Guardians
Children using certain devices have the capability to share data with
a. Diabetes Medical Management Plan parents and caregivers remotely. This enables the child to receive
An individualized Diabetes Medical Management Plan (DMMP) should “real-time” guidance from responsible, reliable sources.
be developed by the student’s health care provider in collaboration
with the student and parent/ guardian to outline the student’s A parent’s access to this data does not absolve the facility of its
diabetes management needs during the school day and at all responsibility to provide diabetes care. Data sharing should be
school-sponsored activities. Inherent in this process are delineated discussed and be mutually agreeable to all parties.
responsibilities to be assumed by each parent / guardian, school Submitted by;
staff and the student. Blood glucose monitoring, including the Lion Beverley Campbell - District Diabetes Chairperson
frequency and circumstances requiring blood glucose checks must Lion Collene Questelles - Co-Chair and Diabetes Committee
be recorded using smartphone, smartwatch applications, or other
technology, as applicable. Information Collaboration: American Diabetes Association