Managing Diabetes at School

School-age children spend half of their waking hours in school. If they have diabetes, they will need support in school to ensure a safe learning environment.  It is important that school nurses understand current treatment plans for diabetes management and the type of issues that affect school-aged children with this disease.  All students with diabetes must have a written, individualized Diabetes Health Care Plan that meets the requirements of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In creating such a plan, it is necessary to understand some of the issues with which a child with diabetes contends: monitoring blood glucose, dealing with hypoglycemia, the role of food and activity, field trip preparation and so on.

Website Links

ADA Position Statement: Diabetes Care in the School and Day Care Setting

Training Resources For School Staff

Diabetes Care Tasks At School

Printable Resources

DM Roadmap example.

Emergency Low Kit

Pediatric Diabetes Handouts (Low & High BG)

PPODS LOW BG Quiz

ppods Meal Carb Count sheet

Sample 504-plan ADA

Sample DMMP

Snack Flyer