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BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING

(Also known as Checking Blood Sugars or Glucometer Checks)

Monitors blood sugar levels.

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Blood Sugar Monitoring

O Check blood sugar per DMMP to see the effect of: Eating Stress Exercise Medications

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Glucometers

O Monitor blood sugar levels with the use of a glucometer

O A glucometer reads the amount of sugar in the blood - usually a small amount of blood placed on a test strip or drawn into a test strip

O Many different types of glucometers on the market.O Important - Know how to properly use the specific

monitor and keep it accessible at all times.

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Tips for Using GlucometerO Follow instructionsO Coding – make sure code on bottle of strips or

code chip matches code in monitorO Store strips appropriately per instructionsO Prepare hands – Hand washing preferred. If

use hand sanitizer – make sure sanitizer has completely dried before using lancet.

O Adequate blood sample needed.

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Tips for Using Monitor (cont.)O Dispose of lancet properly into a sharps

containerO Record blood sugar level in log bookO Parent may need copy of log book of

glucometer readings for doctor visitsO Follow guidelines in the DMMP ( Diabetes

Medical Management Plan ) for treatment of high and low blood sugars.

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Checking Blood SugarsO How often? Usually several times each day.O When to check blood sugar?

Meals: Before and possibly 2 hours after meals

Exercise: Before and after exercise Whenever: The student feels

“different or funny”

Follow the guidelines in the DMMP.

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IMPORTANT REMINDERSO Glucometer must be accessible to student at all

times. O Must make arrangements for glucometer at

recess, field trips, on bus, and any other time during the school day.

O School employees need to be instructed in the use of the glucometer.

O If possible at least 2 employees in each building should be trained on how to use the glucometer.

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IMPORTANT REMINDERSO The parent/guardian is responsible for supplying

the school with all the supplies needed for the glucometer.

O A plan should be put in place for the student to be able to test his/her blood sugar in the classroom.

O If a student is feeling “funny” or “not feeling well”, the student must not be left alone or sent to the office alone.

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GO TO THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATIONSAFE AT SCHOOLS VIDEO

CHAPTER 5 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING

on the internet at YOU TUBE:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmSWCGJEUG8&index=6&list=PL3DE9DDE8EB2A2E56