Diabetes in children: Preparing a care plan for school
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Diabetes in children: Preparing a care plan for school
Why does your child need a diabetes care plan for school?
As a parent, you want to know that your child is safe when you aren't with him or her. A diabetes care plan helps guide your child's teacher and other school staff about how to care for your child with diabetes. The plan will help your child keep his or her blood sugar under control so that he or she can focus on school.
Children with diabetes want to fit in with their classmates as much as possible. This includes taking part in class parties, field trips, and assemblies. Planning for these special occasions in a diabetes care plan lets your child take part in these activities and not be left out.
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Children with diabetes cannot take part in certain school activities such as class parties, field trips, and assemblies.
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Children with diabetes want to fit in with their classmates as much as possible. Using a diabetes care plan lets your child take part in school activities.
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Diabetes in children: Preparing a care plan for school
Last Updated:
December 17, 2007- Author:
- Merrill Hayden
- Medical Review:
- Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism
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