Diabetes *Diabetes is the second most common chronic disease in school aged children. *HB 984 was mandated to provide care for diabetic students in schools.

All student health information is strictly Confidentiality

Diabetes Chronic disease in which the body does not make or properly use insulin.

Insulin A hormone needed to convert sugar, starches(carbohydrates), and other foods into energy.

Type I Diabetes Symptoms: *Increased thirst and urination *Constant hunger *Weight loss *Blurred vision *Fatigue

Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms: *Fatigue *Frequent thirst and urination *Nausea *Rapid weight loss *Blurred vision *Slow healing wounds

Diabetic Care Plan: *Monitoring blood glucose *Administering insulin *Knowing symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia

Hypoglycemia *Shaky *Dizzy *Sleepy *Sweaty *Hungry *Weak *Confusion “Low Blood Glucose” *Pale skin *Headache *Irritable *Blurred vision *Unable to concentrate

Hyperglycemia “High Blood Glucose” *Increased thirst *Frequent urination *Nausea *Blurry Vision *Fatigue

Monitoring Blood Glucose *When student is feeling symptoms. *Before meals. *According to individual needs.

Treatment plan *Treat with 15 grams of Carbohydrates (4 oz. Juice, 6 oz. Regular soda, or 3 glucose tabs) Low Blood Glucose - below 70

Treatment plan Severely Low Blood Glucose *Inability to swallow *Seizure *Unconscious *Call 911

Insulin Administration Insulin Syringe Insulin Pen Insulin Pump

Meal Plan The student’s meal plan is designed to balance the student’s nutritional needs with his/her insulin routine and physical activity level.

Physical Activity Diabetes causes glucose to not be converted into energy. As a result the body resorts to breaking down muscle for energy.

Diabetes in Schools *Know the diabetic students in your school. *Be alert for the symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia. *Act quickly.