1. BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING (Also known as Checking Blood Sugars or Glucometer Checks) Monitors blood sugar levels. KBN 2014

2. Blood Sugar Monitoring O Check blood sugar per DMMP to see the effect of:  Eating  Stress  Exercise  Medications KBN 2014

3. Glucometers O Monitor blood sugar levels with the use of a glucometer O A glucometer reads the amount of sugar in the blood - usually a small amount of blood placed on a test strip or drawn into a test strip O Many different types of glucometers on the market. O Important - Know how to properly use the specific monitor and keep it accessible at all times. KBN 2014

4. Tips for Using Glucometer O Follow instructions O Coding – make sure code on bottle of strips or code chip matches code in monitor O Store strips appropriately per instructions O Prepare hands – Hand washing preferred. If use hand sanitizer – make sure sanitizer has completely dried before using lancet. O Adequate blood sample needed. KBN 2014

5. Tips for Using Monitor (cont.) O Dispose of lancet properly into a sharps container O Record blood sugar level in log book O Parent may need copy of log book of glucometer readings for doctor visits O Follow guidelines in the DMMP ( Diabetes Medical Management Plan ) for treatment of high and low blood sugars. KBN 2014

6. Checking Blood Sugars O How often? Usually several times each day. O When to check blood sugar?  Meals: Before and possibly 2 hours after meals  Exercise: Before and after exercise  Whenever: The student feels “different or funny” Follow the guidelines in the DMMP. KBN 2014

7. IMPORTANT REMINDERS O Glucometer must be accessible to student at all times. O Must make arrangements for glucometer at recess, field trips, on bus, and any other time during the school day. O School employees need to be instructed in the use of the glucometer. O If possible at least 2 employees in each building should be trained on how to use the glucometer. KBN 2014

8. IMPORTANT REMINDERS O The parent/guardian is responsible for supplying the school with all the supplies needed for the glucometer. O A plan should be put in place for the student to be able to test his/her blood sugar in the classroom. O If a student is feeling “funny” or “not feeling well”, the student must not be left alone or sent to the office alone. KBN 2014

9. GO TO THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION SAFE AT SCHOOLS VIDEO CHAPTER 5 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING on the internet at YOU TUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmSWCGJEUG8&index=6&list =PL3DE9DDE8EB2A2E56