Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed:A Guide For School Personnel

Developed July 2008 Updated July 2009Office of School & Adolescent HealthDiabetes Prevention and Control Program

Level I

Which student has diabetes?

What is Diabetes?

Chronic disease Body does not

make insulin or cannot use the insulin it makes

Taking care of diabetes is important!

If not treated, diabetes can lead to serious health problems

Goal of Diabetes Management Balance food, activity and insulin or medication

Low and High Blood Sugar

High Blood Sugar

Thirst Frequent bathroom

breaks Increased fatigue

You Need To Know

Low Blood Sugar

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What to look for in Low Blood Sugar

Shaky Sweaty Hungry/Stomachache Irritable Dizzy Sleepy

Treatment for Low Blood Sugar - Treat on the spot -

Treat with: 4 ounces (1/2 cup) fruit juice 8 ounces (1 cup) sport drink ½ can regular soda (not diet) 3 to 4 glucose tablets 1 tube glucose gel Call for help Do not send student

anywhere alone

If not treated, a blood sugar will continue to drop

SEVERE Low Blood Sugar = EMERGENCY

Cannot swallow Seizures or

convulsions Unconscious

ACT NOW!

Remain calm Lay the

student on the floor and turn on side

Call 911 Call your

school nurse

Diabetes Management in School

ALL students with diabetes will need

help with Emergency

Care

Students with Diabetes Need:

Blood sugar checks Meals and snacks on time Juice for low blood sugar - if not able

to swallow, call 911 Extra water and bathroom breaks for

high blood sugar To be involved in activities like any

other student

New Mexico Diabetes Rule (6.12.8 NMAC)

Diabetes Management forStudents in the School Setting– Student’s Right to Self Manage