Diabetes- school implications
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Frequently Asked Questions —
Date posted:
January 27th, 2012
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What are the school implications when supporting diabetic pupils?
- Pupils have to test blood sugar levels - decide with pupil where is the best place to do this
- Store sugar kit and emergency kit together and take on all trips outside school grounds
- Students are encouraged to test their blood sugar themselves as soon as possible
- If students need to inject Insulin, there needs to be an established place to provide privacy and safe disposal of used items (not a toilet area)
- Pupils with diabetes should be encouraged to drink water
- Students may need to use the toilet more frequently, consider position in classroom and a discreet toilet exit card
- Students may require extra snacks, it is the family's responsibility to provide this and ensure the items are appropriate for use.
- A care plan needs to be in place and regularly reviewed
- Extra planning needs to ensure safe inclusion on school trips
- Record and report food eaten during the day, ensure any dietary requirements are shared with lunch staff
- Students can become confused / disorientated / aggressive if their sugar level falls too low
