It also sounds like the kids in this school do not know what diabetes is. It is their lack of understanding that may be, in part, the reason for this teasing. In the meantime, your daughter needs some strategies to use to help her. Keep in mind that bullies want to feel powerful and want to do so by making someone else feel ashamed. Although some teasing can be done in jest, really mean-spirited teasing is often seen beginning around the third grade.
Bullies tend to look for their targets when they are alone.
Your daughter should tell an adult immediately. This is not tattling. This is protecting herself. Your daughter should never look at the bully in the eye and should try to ignore the verbal comments if possible. Comments and Feedback .