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Helping the Student with Diabetes
Succeed:
A Guide For School Personnel
Level I
Developed July 2008 Updated July 2009
Office of School & Adolescent Health
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
Which student has diabetes?
What is Diabetes?
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Chronic disease
Body does not
make insulin or
cannot use the
insulin it makes
Taking care of diabetes is important!
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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
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Thirst
Frequent bathroom
breaks
Increased fatigue
You Need To Know
Low Blood
Sugar
=
What to look for in Low Blood Sugar
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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
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Cannot swallow
Seizures or
convulsions
Unconscious
ACT NOW!
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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:
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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 for
Students in the School Setting–
Student’s Right to Self Manage