K-12 Diabetes and School Planning
SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN spend about half their waking hours at school, and children with diabetes are no different. Since children can’t leave their diabetes at home when they go to school, having a plan – preferably a written plan – is necessary for managing their diabetes while they’re at school.
Such a plan should be individualized and should cover a child’s daily diabetes care as well as provide instructions for handling problems, emergencies and any unusual situations that may arise during the school day. Copies of
