Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic disease of children and adults. Diabetes is a condition where the hormone insulin is not produced in adequate amounts to allow the body to use sugars for energy.
Children usually have multiple injections and blood sugar tests daily.
Diabetes is considered a disability under federal law. A child's school, in conjunction with parents must prepare a plan that outlines how the child's special health-care needs will be met and who will be responsible for implementing the plan. The goals of diabetes treatment are to maintain normal growth and development, maintain blood sugar control as much as possible and to promote healthy emotional well being. Diabetes care is a 24 hour a day job that depends on cooperation between the child, parents and you as the child's teacher. If your student's parents haven't requested a conference to acquaint you with the particulars of their child's care you should request a meeting as soon as possible.