A child with diabetes can take part in all school activities. You should become familiar with your child's school schedule in order to help with testing and eating times. This will help avoid problems with low or high blood sugars during the school day. Out of control blood sugars affect your child's ability to concentrate in class and can affect learning. Diabetes should not change the amount of exercise your child gets.
Daily exercise is important for good blood sugar control.
Children should take part in play time and gym classes. Testing and a snack may be necessary before or after exercise times. Carrying insulin, syringes and testing equipment to school may make your child uncomfortable at first. Good communication between you and the school is the key to success. Suggestions to help you work with your child's school.