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
=
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