![]() ![]() Severe hypoglycemia, which is rare, may lead to unconsciousness and convulsions and can be life threatening if not treated promptly. ![]() A student with this degree of hypoglycemia will need to promptly ingest carbohydrates and may require assistance. Symptoms of mild to moderate hypoglycemia include tremors, sweating, lightheadedness, irritability, confusion and drowsiness. It occurs when the body gets too much insulin, too little food, a delayed meal, or more than usual amount of exercise. Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) is the most common immediate health problem for students with diabetes. All people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes must carefully balance food, medications, and activity level to keep blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible. Students with type 2 diabetes may be able to control their disease through diet and exercise alone or may require oral medications and/or insulin injections. This may be due to the increase in obesity and decrease in physical activity in young people. Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease typically afflicting obese adults, has been shown to be increasing in youth. Insulin taken in this manner does not cure diabetes and may cause the student’s blood glucose level to become dangerously low. People with type 1 diabetes do not produce insulin and must receive insulin through either injections or an insulin pump. The majority of school-aged youth with diabetes have type 1 diabetes. Over many years, high blood glucose levels can cause damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and blood vessels. Without insulin, the body’s main energy source – glucose – cannot be used as fuel. In people with diabetes, either the pancreas doesn’t make insulin or the body cannot use insulin properly. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps the body convert food into energy. Diabetes is a serious, chronic disease that impairs the body’s ability to use food. SCHOOL: Intermediate Elementary HOMEROOM TEACHER: Miss JonesīUS NUMBER: 4 DISABILITY: Diabetes Type 1 NAME: SUE SMITH BIRTH DATE: 5/30/xx GRADE: 4ĪDDRESS: 850 Our Drive, Hometown, PA 17110 If you have questions about the information presented here, please consult a physician skilled in diabetes management, the resources listed or other professional in your area. The information presented at this site is for general use only and is not intended to provide personal advice or substitute for the advice of a qualified professional. Additional 504 information is at the ADA site. What is presented here is for example only and is not a recommendation. The specific numbers and guidelines are different for each child. This 504 Plan is dedicated to the students with diabetes and parents that seek more independence from the school and have the resources to manage the insulin adjustments with frequent finger sticks and communication by cellular phone. Diabetes has long been a problem for countless children. The Child Advocate is devoted to children and the parents and professionals that work with them and advocate for them. ![]()
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