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Children with Diabetes

Dealing with Diabetes at School

              

Most important points to remember about above video "Dealing with Diabetes at School"
  • Kids with Diabetes want to fit in and they also want to feel safe at school.
  • These children want to know that there is someone at school who can take care of their diabetic needs.
  • They also want to know that they won't be penalized if they must attend to their low blood sugar, pump problems or other diabetes-related issues.
  • Often, there is lack of trained personnel at school. (Some schools don't even have a nurse)
  • Parents should educate the school about their child's diabetic needs and negotiate proper care for them when they are at school.
  • Follow this link to learn more about your child's rights: http://www.diabetes.org/advocacy-and-legalresources/attorneymaterials/legalrights.jsp

Kids talk about what it's like to live with diabetes

               

Kids talk about what it's like to have diabetes:
  • One of the hardest things is "not having the freedom other kids have."
  • "It's difficult not to be able to eat anything I want."
  • "I need to bring a bunch of supplies with me when I leave the house."
  • "The other day I sneaked some cake icing and my blood sugar was 565!"
  • "It's embarrassing when other kids say: How did you get diabetes?"

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