Video Aims To Educate School Staff About Students With Diabetes
Video aims to educate school staff about students with diabetes The start of a new school year can be stressful for any family. But when your child has a chronic health problem, it's even more challenging. Type 1 diabetes affects one out of every 500 school-aged children -- and Ethan Rass is one of them. The Beverly Hills 8-year-old was diagnosed when he was in kindergarten. It was during a Halloween party that his parents noticed a red flag. "He was constantly drinking and going to the restroom, so we just knew that something was off," said Ethan's dad, Eric. The day after the party, Ethan said he started to feel sick. At a hospital, his blood sugar tested at more than 500. "After we got to the hospital and I was in my room, they said, 'We think you have diabetes,'" Ethan said. The diagnosis meant Ethan's body was no longer producing insulin, and he would have to deal with replacing it for the rest of his life. The family said they felt overwhelmed, shock and sadness, but they had no choice but to learn a new lifestyle. "How to poke his finger, check his blood sugar, how to count carbs, correction factors, carb ratios. It's a lot to take in," Eric Rass said. And while Ethan quickly learned a routine to manage his disease, the family was worried to send him back to school. "That's one of your first reactions if you have school-age kids. What am I going to do? How can I send my kids to school with this? I barely understand it," Eric Rass said. Dr. Julie Surhigh, a pediatric endocrinologist at Beaumont Children's Hospital, said it's not enough to rely on a school nurse's knowledge because many of them have been eliminated in a growing number of districts. "It's often the secretary in the office or some other administrative person that's doing the diabetes care at the sch Continue reading >>
School And Diabetes
Diabetes management at preschool and school Preparing for your child with diabetes to return back to schoolafter diagnosis can be a very stressful experience forfamilies. Careful planning and open, regular and ongoing communicationbetween parents and school staff will assist in making thistransition back to school a positive experience for everybodyinvolved. School staff may not always have a clear understanding of whatdiabetes is or what the specific care requirements are to managediabetes within the school environment. However with the help andsupport of you and the diabetes team, school staff will becomeskilled and confident in caring for your child at school. Prior to your child returning to school it is recommended thatyou organise a meeting with the key staff. Key staff may includeany of the following: SENCO (Special educational needs co-ordinators) In some cases the diabetes nurse educator/ specialist may alsoattend to provide extra support with education. Some important points to cover at this meeting include: A description of what diabetes is, especially in relation tohypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and safety in sport. Identify some key staff who will take overall responsibility ofsupporting your child with their diabetes management atschool. Identify times, location of testing and level of supervisionrequired for blood glucose testing. Identify who will do/ supervisetesting and ensure that these key people know how to do a bloodglucose test. School staff needs to know how to test the bloodglucose level even if the young person is competent in doing theirown, so they can offer the correct support and help in the event ofthe child not being able to carry out their own testing due tosickness or injury. Ensure staff know how to safely identify and treat a hypo(low Continue reading >>
States With Published Diabetes Care Programs
Children with diabetes require medical care to remain healthy. The need for medical care does not end while the child is at school. The following information is designed to help children with diabetes and their parents ensure that they are able to care for their diabetes while at school. School Bill of Rights for Children with Diabetes What every child with diabetes should expect at school The Law, Schools, and Your Child with Diabetes The basis for non-discrimination at school, including a sample 504 plan Information for Teachers and Child-Care Providers An overview of diabetes and what it means for school Diabetes Management at School Detailed instructions and forms to help your child at school, including a 504 plan Sample 504 and IEP Plans Help parents ensure that their kids get the most out of school Before School Starts A quick check list of things to do before your child starts school One-page Instruction Sheet for Teachers Summarize your child's care needs for the teacher States with Published Diabetes Care Programs Florida offers Guidelines for the Care and Delegation of Care for Students with Diabetes in Florida Schools (January 2015). The New Jersey Department of Education has published its Guidelines for the Care of Students with Diabetes in the School Setting. The New York State Department of Health offers a collection of information on Children with Diabetes. The Texas Diabetes Council offers Guidelines for Training School Employees Who Are Not Licensed Healthcare Professionals. Guidelines For Care Of Students With Diabetes from the Washington State Task Force for Students with Diabetes is available online. This excellent guide can serve as a starting point for school systems interested in establishing a diabetes program. (Scroll down the page to find the d Continue reading >>
Kids & Diabetes In Schools
The KiDS project aims to foster a safe and supportive environment that creates a better understanding of diabetes and supports children with this condition. It also provides information about type 2 diabetes can be prevented by making effective lifestyle choices. Dr. Damodar Bachani, Deputy Commissioner (NCD), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India shares the KiDS experience in India. We need to start investing now for a healthy and prosperous tomorrow. By leaving diabetes unmanaged, countries put economic and sustainable development at risk. Many children with diabetes face discrimination in the school environment, it affects their self-esteem, productivity and management of their disease. Children who are not able to manage their condition safely and securely at school may be at greater risk of complications from diabetes. We cannot afford to ignore the preventable risk factors and the affordable solutions for type 2 diabetes. Up to 70% of type 2 diabetes can be prevented by investing in healthy lifestyles. While type 1 diabetes cant be prevented, healthy eating is an important part of effectively managing it. The KiDS project and information pack will help tackle discrimination in schools and provides teachers and parents with a practical guide to diabetes management. The Kids and Diabetes in Schools (KiDS) project aims to foster a safe and supportive school environment that creates a better understanding of diabetes and supports children with this condition. It also provides information about how type 2 diabetes can be prevented by making effective lifestyle choices. Developed by healthcare experts, the Global Diabetes Information Pack for Schools provides teachers, parents and children with information on diabetes prevention and its management. Continue reading >>
Student Films About Type 1 Diabetes In School
Created by 11-17 year olds as part of the2015 Diabetes in School Short Film Competition, these three-minute films show what life with Type 1 diabetes is really like for children and young people, and what care parents and teachers should expect at school. You could use these videos by: sending them to other families living with diabetes showing one in a school assembly sending them to people you know showing at any diabetes or education events to help inform teachers, school staff and volunteers. Get in touch and let us know which videos you’re showing, we can provide downloads or DVD copies and let us know anything you’d like to see in future videos by emailing us [email protected] Myths about Type 1 diabetes Rasing awareness Inspirational Living with diabetes / Day in the life Continue reading >>
The Best Diabetes Videos Of The Year
We’ve carefully selected these videos because they’re actively working to educate, inspire, and empower their viewers with personal stories and high-quality information. Nominate your favorite video by emailing us at [email protected]! Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by improper insulin function. This leads to overly high blood sugar. The three types of diabetes include type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes. Prediabetes, where blood sugar is high but not over the diabetic threshold, increases your risk for type 2 diabetes. People of all ages, ethnicities and sizes can get diabetes. Nearly 50 percent of U.S. adults have diabetes or prediabetes, according to a 2015 study. This includes people living with diabetes who haven’t yet received an official diagnosis. Receiving a diabetes diagnosis can feel shocking or overwhelming. The illness has some serious potential complications, such as blindness and amputation. And it’s the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Treatment often requires immediate and significant lifestyle adjustments. However, with careful management, you can still enjoy a varied diet and active lifestyle. There are plenty of people out there who refuse to let diabetes stop them from thriving. If you’re seeking some inspiration or information, look no further than these videos. 7 Best Superfoods for Diabetes - Saturday Strategy A healthy diet plays a huge role in managing diabetes. Drew Canole, CEO of fitlife.tv, shares insights into superfoods that help keep diabetes in check. Canole says these superfoods will help you regulate glucose levels and lower insulin levels. One such superfood is the Moringa leaf. He says studies have indicated it lowers blood sugar levels by up to 29 percent. Why not give his diabetes-bu Continue reading >>
Cheo - Diabetes And School
Children and youth spend about 30-35 hours per week in school, close to half of their waking hours, highlighting the importance of ensuring that students with diabetes are safe and well-managed while in school. This page provides links to some tools that we hope will help you when speaking with your school. The first 2 were released in 2016 and are intended as resources for education of school personnel about diabetes, but are helpful for anyone wanting to know more about diabetes. The national website Diabetes at School features bilingual training resources for use by educators, school boards, and parents of children with diabetes. Topics include understanding blood sugars, food and insulin, physical activity and type 1 diabetes, and communication between home and school. The site also features a template Individual Care Plan, which details all aspects of a students diabetes care while at school. Blood Glucose Monitoring Video for Teachers and Caregivers: Story, Video Other tools that you might find helpful as a parent Continue reading >>
Care Of Students With Diabetes In Schools: Frequently Asked Questions
The law was signed on October 1, 2009 and is effective January 29, 2010. Does the law apply to nonpublic schools or early childhood programs? No. The law defines a school as an elementary or secondary public school located within the state. Who coordinates diabetes care in the school? The law requires the school nurse to coordinate the provision of diabetes care at that school. The school nurse develops the individualized healthcare plan (IHP) and an emergency healthcare plan (IEHP), communicates regularly with the student, parents/guardians, and the healthcare team, and documents care. Why does the law require an individualized healthcare plan (IHP) and an emergency healthcare plan (IEHP)? The IHP and the IEHP are developed by the school nurse, in consultation with the parent/guardian and other appropriate medical professionals, to establish a set of procedural guidelines and directions for the care of the student with diabetes while at school or at school-sponsored activities. What information must be included in the IHP/IEHP? The law states each individualized health care plan (IHP) shall include, and each individualized emergency healthcare plan may include the following information: the symptoms of hypoglycemia and recommended treatment; the symptoms of hyperglycemia and recommended treatment; written orders from the students physician or advanced practice nurse outlining the dosage and indications for insulin administration and glucagon, if needed; the times of meals and snacks and indications for snacks with exercise; full participation in exercise and sports and any contraindications or accommodations; accommodations for field trips, after school activities, parties, and other school-related activities; medical and treatment issues that may impact the education Continue reading >>
Kids And Diabetes In Schools (kids) - Ifpma
Sanofi co-created the Kids and Diabetes in School (KiDS) project with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) to: support children with type 1 diabetes manage their disease and avoid discrimination in a school setting; raise awareness of the benefits of healthy diets and physical activity among school children. The KiDS project is an educational program around the Global KiDS Toolkit, which is primarily targeted at teachers, school nurses and other staff, school children (6-14 years old) and their parents. Our ultimate aim is to achieve sustainable change in those countries and we are working closely with our partners and policy-makers to introduce education around diabetes and healthy habits in the national teachers curriculum. KiDS aims to achieve government support for systemic change for children with diabetes in schools Copyright International Diabetes Federation What are the health needs and challenges? According to the WHO, over the last three decades, the number of people around the world diagnosed with diabetes has tripled, with Diabetes prevalence rising more rapidly in middle- and low-income countries. The number of people with type 1 diabetes is increasing around the world and it is currently estimated that around every 6 minutes a young person finds out they have type 1 diabetes. In addition, although highly prevalent in people aged over 50 years old, the number of cases of type 2 diabetes reported in children and adolescents has increased. Schools play an important role in protecting the rights of school children with diabetes; however, for many of these children evidence has highlighted that a lack of knowledge within schools around diabetes can lead to poor support, isolatio Continue reading >>
Diabetes Care Tasks At School: What Key Personnel Need To Know
Diabetes Care Tasks at School: What Key Personnel Need to Know The American Diabetes Association's Diabetes Care Tasks at School: What Key Personnel Need to Know is a 13-module training curriculum. Each module has a PowerPoint presentation and corresponding video segment. This curriculum is intended to be used with the National Diabetes Education Program's free Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel . If at all possible, this guide should be read prior to training. The school nurse or diabetes health care professional should use these modules to train non-medical school personnel to perform diabetes care tasks. These modules focus specifically on how diabetes care should be done in the school setting. In each PowerPoint, there are detailed talking points for the presenter to use. These are accessible in the "notes" view. The video segments are primarily intended to reinforce the hands-on training of staff who will provide direct care. However, selected segments may also be used at school staff and parent meetings to increase diabetes awareness. You may download all of the materials on this page. Continue reading >>
Diabetes, Epipen, & Bloodborne Pathogen Annual Staff Traini...
Diabetes, EpiPen, & Bloodborne PathogenTraining (ALL Employees): Principals must designate one person in each school to maintain their Diabetes Training Roster,EpiPen Training Roster, and Blodborne Pathogen Training Roster. This person will be responsible for insuring that ALL school personnel (teachers, office staff, administrators, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria, etc.) completethese trainings every year. When all staff have completed training, and the rosters for the yearare complete, the rosters will be kept by the School Nurse. Documentation should be kept for one year; it may be discarded when the new year's information is completed. Staff should beinformedof who your school's Diabetic Care Managers (DCM's) and EpiPen Administratorsare in case of emergency. Training may be completed on anindividual basisor ingroups(i.e. during a staff meeting)during regular work hours: Individual Training: Staff will complete the videos and tests, which will be turned in to the School Nurse. The Nurse will forward the completed tests to the designated staff person who will check names off on the school training roster. Maintain the tests at your school as backup for 1 year - discard the prior year when the new year is completed. Group Training: The administrator of group training sessions must have staff complete a sign-in sheet.The videos must be shown to the group, and all present employees must complete the tests.The diabetes testand bloodborne pathogen test are printable and can be completed at the training. Thefood allergy/EpiPen quiz must be taken online - thisshould be completed as soon as possible after the training.The sign-in sheet will be given to the designated staff person to check names off on the school roster. The tests must be given to the School Nurse for rev Continue reading >>
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Diabetes: School Information
It is important for families to work closely with school staff to create a safe environment for diabetes. A diabetes healthcare provider will generally work with your child/adolescent, your family and teachers. children with diabetes go to kindergarten, day care and school and participate in all normal educational and social activities every child living with diabetes has specific needs it is important for families to work closely with school staff to create a safe environment for diabetes Diabetes management at kindergarten, early childhood settings and school You could share a video with staff at your child's school. Check the external links and downloads below for the link. Children with diabetes go to kindergarten, day care and school and participate in all normal educational and social activities. A diabetes healthcare provider will generally work with your child/adolescent, your family and teachers. This ensures that school and early childhood staff know about the safe management of diabetes and can involve your child fully in education based activities without discrimination. It is important to recognise that every child living with diabetes has specific needs. The 'Clinical Network for Children and Young People's Diabetes Services' has developed a collection of school action and accompanying management plans. These are designed to support families in creating a safe environment at school for diabetes care. Families need to complete the plans with the support of their local diabetes treating team before sharing them with relevant school staff. Diabetes action and management plans for kindergarten and early childhood settings Continue reading >>
Managing Type 1 Diabetes In School: Recommendations For Policy And Practice
Managing type 1 diabetes in school: Recommendations for policy and practice We are experimenting with display styles that make it easier to read articles in PMC. The ePub format uses eBook readers, which have several "ease of reading" features already built in. The ePub format is best viewed in the iBooks reader. You may notice problems with the display of certain parts of an article in other eReaders. Generating an ePub file may take a long time, please be patient. Managing type 1 diabetes in school: Recommendations for policy and practice Sarah E Lawrence, MD, Elizabeth A Cummings, MD, [...], and Daniel L Metzger, MD Diabetes requiring insulin is increasingly common and likely to impact students in most, if not all, schools. Diabetes and its complications have major personal, social and economic impact, and improved diabetes control reduces the risk of both short- and long-term complications. Evidence shows that more intensive management of diabetes through frequent blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration with injections and/or insulin pumps, and careful attention to diet and exercise leads to better control. Since children spend 30 to 35 hours per week at school, effectively managing their diabetes while there is integral to their short- and long-term health. The Canadian Paediatric Society and the Canadian Pediatric Endocrine Group recommend that minimum standards for supervision and care be established across Canada to support children and youth with type 1 diabetes in schools. These recommendations are derived from evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, with input from diabetes care providers from across Canada, and are consistent with the Canadian Diabetes Associations Guidelines for the Care of Students Living with Diabetes at School. Keywords: E Continue reading >>
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Wusa9.com | Three Families Pull Diabetic Children Out Of Pwc Schools
Three families pull diabetic children out of PWC Schools Another parent of a child with Type One Diabetes has pulled her child out of Prince William County Schools, out of concern for her safety. That makes three families lodging similar complaints about the School system's practices. Twelve-year-old Gavin Verhagen and his best friend Diana Truax want desperately to go back to school. They both have type one diabetes and have insulin pumps to give them life-sustaining insulin. But both of their mothers pulled them out of school months ago, because they say their lives were at risk. "They failed to put on the pump. But they also weren't following doctor's orders for the emergency plan if the pump was to fall off," said Gavin's mothers Joni Blue. She her son out of school after the third time he was hospitalized from school. "We asked them to get trained so that they could come back," said Blue. She says the last time she heard back from the school system about Gavin's return was November. "She stated that in order for them to come back, there would need to be a transition meeting. Since Nov. 23rd, I have emailed weekly asking for this transition meeting and they just ignore us," said Blue. Karen Boykin has also pulled her sixth grade daughter Briana out of her Prince William County middle school over care of her type one diabetes. "We want them to be safe. I want to know that my daughter is safe. If I don't feel that she is safe, and being taken care of properly, then, no, I'm not going to allow her to come in," said Boykin. Prince William County School's Director of Communications Phil Kavits said he doesn't know why the children are not in school. "We follow the law in everything we do. We not only follow the law but as the law requires, we follow the requirements and Continue reading >>
How Can A School Nurse Help Your Child With Diabetes?
Trusting other people to care and supervise your child can worry any parent; if your child has diabetes you may have more reason to worry than other parents. School nurses, who are registered nurses, understand those concerns and can help the school meet your child’s health needs while at school so that they are safe and diabetes doesn’t get in the way of their education. Schools may have a school nurse in the school building all day, just a few hours, only certain days of the week or not at all. Not matter the situation, the school still needs to do actions to help your child be safe and to get the help they need to care for their diabetes so that they can learn. School nurses develop an Individualized Healthcare Plan that outlines what care is needed in the school for your child as well as the when, where and who of that care. As a parent, you play an important role in developing this plan while the healthcare provider “orders” serve as the base. You and the school nurse are part of the Section 504 team. The Individual Health Care Plan can serve as the Section 504 plan or be part of it. These two plans support the nurse to do the following: Explaining what diabetes is to school staff and even to other students if needed. People often need to hear information more than one time or have questions that come up. School nurses can help correct misunderstandings when they occur and to answer questions. Helping the school understand your child’s health needs (example: need to check blood sugars and to take insulin, what to do for low or high blood sugars) Helping the school understand how diabetes may affect your child and what “accommodations” are needed. For example, explaining that your child may be thirsty and need to have a water bottle with them. Giving i Continue reading >>
