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School-age children spend half of their waking hours in school. If they have diabetes, they will need support in school to ensure a safe learning environment. It is important that school nurses understand current treatment plans for diabetes management and the type of issues that affect school-aged children with this disease.
All students with diabetes must have a written, individualized Diabetes Health Care Plan that meets the requirements of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In creating such a plan, it is necessary to understand some of the issues with which a child with diabetes contends: monitoring blood glucose, dealing with hypoglycemia, the role of food and activity, field trip preparation and so on.
Joslin Diabetes Education Program for School Nurses
In conjunction with the American Diabetes Association, Joslin Diabetes Center has designed a one-day program to update school nurses on current expectations and the tools to meet them. The program includes information about:
• Etiology and pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
• Current diabetes treatment plans, including a discussion about insulin pump therapy and the latest technologies in blood glucose monitoring and insulin delivery.
• School planning: diabetes health care plans, 504 forms and IEPs.
• Student meal plans, as well as a discussion about obesity, physical activity and nutrition in schools.
• "It takes a village concept": your role in helping families live with diabetes.
Participants will receive five contact hours from Joslin Diabetes Center.
Other Resources
American Diabetes Association’s position statement "Care of Children with Diabetes in the School and Day Care Setting"
The National Diabetes Education Program’s guide called "Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel |
Upcoming Dates and Registration
November 3, 2007
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Joslin Diabetes Center
To register, contact luhill@diabetes.org
This year's program is jointly sponsored by Joslin Diabetes Center, the American Diabetes Association, and Eaton Apothecary.
Download a copy of the program brochure. |
