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Life at School with Diabetes

Going to school, or dropping a child off at school with Diabetes can be an uneasy time - but it doesn't have to be! We have a few things for you to keep in mind to help manage Diabetes while at school. 

​​Storing supplies

It is a good idea to have a few back up supplies stored at school - these may come in handy if you run out of insulin, pull a site change out, or incase you are unable to get home during an emergency! ​Make sure you label your supplies with your name. ​
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​Where to store diabetes supplies at school:
  • ​In a cupboard in the classroom/teacher's desk
  • In the school office/sick bay
  • In your locker
  • A few back up supplies at the bottom of your bag
Supplies to include in your supplies at school:
  • ​Insulin (some back up long acting if you are on an insulin pump)
  • Testing strips, a meter, finger pricker
  • Syringes/pens/needle caps
  • Hypo supplies - glucose/juice/snacks
  • A battery (for your insulin pump)
  • Written record of your insulin doses/basal rates

School camps

School camp can be the most exciting time of the year, but there are a few extra things to think about. If you have a school camp coming up, touch base with your diabetes team to come up with a diabetes management plan.

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