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

For students with diabetes, major advances in diabetes management, medical research, and technology mean a brighter and healthier future. Research shows that well-managed blood glucose levels not only can help young people stave off the long-term complications of diabetes but also help them feel better, happier, and more productive at school. In a supportive school environment, where school personnel understand the needs of students with diabetes and can respond appropriately in emergency situations, young people can manage
their diabetes effectively throughout the school day and at school-sponsored activities.

In this book, you will find new information on topics, including:

•effective diabetes management for children with type 2 diabetes
•diabetes equipment and supplies for blood glucose monitoring and administering insulin meal planning and carbohydrate counting
•stages of child development and students’ abilities to perform diabetes care tasks
•diabetes management training for school personnel
•roles and responsibilities for key school personnel, the parents/guardian, and students with diabetes
• Federal laws and diabetes education and training resources.