Survival Guide Tips from a pro. After-School Cool Try this velvety shake. A form for your teachers, coaches. As you get older, you're probably taking more control of testing your blood and drawing up and injecting your own insulin. The key is to prove that you can do these things and do them responsibly.
Many schools have policies against letting kids test their blood in class.
After all, these days people are very concerned about touching other people's blood. This means cleaning up all the supplies, especially the bloody strips and tissues and the lancet. Some kids find that old test strip bottles are a safe and convenient place to put them. Your doctor might be able to work out your schedule so you don't. If you do take an injection during school hours, you'll probably have to keep the supplies in the health office.