Diabetes

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Diabetes
Diabetes is the second most common chronic
disease in school aged children.
HB 984 was mandated to provide care for diabetic
students in schools.
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Confidentiality
All student health information is strictly
Confidential!
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Diabetes

• Chronic disease in which the body does not make
  or properly use insulin.

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Pancreas
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Insulin
A hormone needed to convert sugar,
starches(carbohydrates), and other foods into
energy.
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Type I Diabetes
Symptoms Increased thirst and
urination Constant hunger Weight loss Blurred
vision Fatigue
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Type 2 Diabetes
Symptoms Fatigue Frequent thirst and
urination Nausea Rapid weight loss Blurred
vision Slow healing wounds
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Diabetic Care Plan

Knowing symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia
Monitoring blood glucose
Administering insulin
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Hypoglycemia
Low Blood Glucose
Symptoms

• Shaky
• Dizzy
• Sleepy
• Sweaty
• Hungry
• Weak
• Confusion

Pale skin Headache Irritable Blurred
vision Unable to concentrate
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Hyperglycemia
High Blood Glucose
Symptoms
Increased thirst Frequent urination Nausea Blu
rry Vision Fatigue
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Monitoring Blood Glucose

• When student is feeling symptoms.
• Before meals.
• According to individual needs.

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Treatment plan
Low Blood Glucose- below 70

• Treat with 15 grams of
• Carbohydrates (4 oz. Juice, 6 oz. Regular
  soda, or 3 glucose tabs)

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Treatment plan
Severely Low Blood Glucose
Inability to swallow Seizure Unconscious
Call 911
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Insulin Administration
Insulin Syringe Insulin Pen Insulin Pump
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Meal Plan
The students meal plan is designed to balance
the students nutritional needs with his/her
insulin routine and physical activity level.
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Physical Activity
Diabetes causes glucose to not be converted into
energy.
As a result the body resorts to breaking down
muscle for energy.
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Diabetes in Schools
Know the diabetic students in your school.
Be alert for the symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia.
Act quickly.