The National Institutes Of Health's "National Diabetes Education Program"

There are many people who care about you and want to help you stay healthy and happy. Your health care team (diabetes educator, dietitian, doctor, nurse, psychologist, and social worker) can help you learn how to make healthy food choices, be more active, and feel good about yourself. Stay in touch with them. Let your health care team know how you feel and what you need.

• Participate in the school meeting to discuss your Diabetes Medical Management Plan, 504 Plan, IEP, or other education plan, as appropriate.
• Always wear a medical alert ID and carry a fast-acting source of glucose.
• Tell teachers and other school staff members if you feel symptoms
  of low or high blood glucose, especially if you need help.
• Work with school staff members if you need help checking your blood glucose, getting insulin, or eating the right amount of food at the right time during the school day.
• Take charge of your diabetes care at school if your written school
  plans allow you to. This may include:
• Checking and writing down blood glucose levels
• Figuring out the right insulin doses
• Giving yourself insulin
• Throwing away needles, lancets, and other supplies you have used in the right place
• Eating meals and snacks as planned
• Treating low blood sugar
• Carrying diabetes equipment and supplies with you at all times

1. What your written school plans say to help you manage your diabetes, which person at school will help you, and what is expected of you.
2. Who to contact and what to do when you are having a low blood sugar reaction.
3. When you should check your blood glucose levels, give yourself
   insulin, have a snack, and eat lunch.
4. Where your diabetes supplies are stored, if you don’t carry them, and who to contact when you need to use them.

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(Current as of Sept. 2006)