1. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES Specific for Students with Diabetes KBN 2014

2. STORAGE OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES O Parents/Guardians are responsible for providing the needed supplies for their child O Specific supplies needed are based on the DMMP (Diabetes Medical Management Plan) O The supplies must be readily accessible to the student at all times KBN 2014

3. Medical Supplies O Examples of needed medical supplies: Glucometer & glucometer supplies Alcohol prep pads Ketone strips Insulin ( may be in form of vial/syringe, insulin pen, or insulin pump) Pen – Extra insulin pen, pen needles, cartridges as necessary Insulin vial – additional vial, syringes/ needles Disposable gloves KBN 2014

4. Medical Supplies ( cont. ) Pump – additional insulin, tubing, insertion needle, batteries, other Glucagon ALWAYS CHECK EXPIRATION DATES ON SUPPLIES. NOTIFY PARENT/GUARDIAN OF ANY EXPIRED OR DEPLETED SUPPLIES IMMEDIATELY! KBN 2014

5. Food Supplies O Foods for treating low blood sugar are considered part of the supplies that any student with Diabetes should have available O The additional foods should be available in places such as: The student’s diabetes kit, backpack, classroom, bus (if transported), and the health office at all times O Parent/Guardian should provide the food supplies for the student. KBN 2014

6. Food Supplies Remember The additional foods must be available to the student with diabetes at all times throughout the school day and any extra-curricular activities. KBN 2014

7. Storage of Supplies O Additional insulin that is unopened should be refrigerated O Additional supplies may be kept in the health office or the classroom KBN 2014

8. Disposal of Supplies O Used sharps (needles, lancets, syringes, insulin pens, vials, etc…) should be discarded into a sharp’s container O Parent/Guardian should be notified before supplies have expired KBN 2014