It can be hard to send your child with T1D back to school! DYF now offers workshops and trainings that provide school staff with the tools to confidently support students living with diabetes, particularly type one diabetes. For more information, visit https://dyf.org/workshops/ or email us at workshop@dyf.org.
Open communication with your child’s school helps keeps everyone on the same page and provides documentation on how to help your child thrive. There are four forms that are important to have:
Diabetes Management Plan
Since no two people manage their diabetes the same, it is important to have a document to outline their care plan. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has great samples that you can complete with your child’s doctor and submit to the school so that everyone has an up to date guideline to follow to keep your child safe. Sample Diabetes Management Plans
504 Accommodation plan
A 504 plan outlines actions the school will take to make sure the student with diabetes is medically safe. It ensures the same access to education as other children and is treated fairly. Furthermore, it is a tool that can be used to make sure that everyone involved stays on the same page.
High blood glucose plan
This form provides guidance to the school on what to do in cases of high blood sugar. We recommend getting this form reviewed by your doctor before returning to the child’s school.
Low blood glucose plan
This form provides guidance to the school on what to do in cases of low blood sugar. We recommend getting this form reviewed by your doctor before returning to the child’s school.
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High blood glucose plan |
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