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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
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Which student has diabetes?
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What is Diabetes?
Chronic disease Body does not
make insulin or cannot use the insulin it makes
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Taking care of diabetes is important!
If not treated, diabetes can lead to serious health problems
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Goal of Diabetes Management Balance food, activity and insulin or medication
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Low and High Blood Sugar
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High Blood Sugar
Thirst Frequent bathroom
breaks Increased fatigue
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You Need To Know
Low Blood Sugar
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What to look for in Low Blood Sugar
Shaky Sweaty Hungry/Stomachache Irritable Dizzy Sleepy
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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
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If not treated, a blood sugar will continue to drop
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SEVERE Low Blood Sugar = EMERGENCY
Cannot swallow Seizures or
convulsions Unconscious
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ACT NOW!
Remain calm Lay the
student on the floor and turn on side
Call 911 Call your
school nurse
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Diabetes Management in School
ALL students with diabetes will need
help with Emergency
Care
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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
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New Mexico Diabetes Rule (6.12.8 NMAC)
Diabetes Management forStudents in the School Setting– Student’s Right to Self Manage