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Diabetes at School Part 2: What to Say

By Kim Benjet Health Expert

We've been lucky that the schools our son has attended have been supportive and very cooperative in meeting his needs. I must admit that I was nervous meeting with each school to talk about diabetes for the first time, and there were occasional tense moments when it seemed the school wanted to do things differently from the way we wanted.

 

But luckily we always found a solution that was good for our son and for the school. Be ready to advocate but also be willing to listen to what may have wo...

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Teacher’s Guide to Management of Diabetes at School
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As school begins shortly, school forms for diabetes management are piling up in the nurse's office.... Read more »

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Why Glucose Tabs are Better
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...Leadville in Central Colorado. Mark is a member of the diabetes support group that meets monthly... Read more »

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Half of diabetics have some form of arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...which shows that about one half of all adults with diabetes also have some form of arthritis. ... Read more »

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The Honeymoon Period in Type 1 Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...10 concerns related to a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Following these concerns, families... Read more »

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Even Celebrity Teens Live with Diabetes!
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...14 year old Nick Jonas was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. He had all the classic symptoms:... Read more »

Health Guide

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
What is gestational diabetes mellitus?Pregnancy has typically been viewed as a statement of health, as it should be. In the midst of morning sickness, heartburn, exhaustion, and the excitement of... Read more »
What do I need to know about diabetes?"
Diabetes is called a disorder of metabolism. More simply put, diabetes keeps your body from properly utilizing the sugar obtained from food. Your body changes most of the food you eat into a form of... Read more »
Diabetes: Type 2: Emergency Complications
Emergency ComplicationsHypoglycemiaPeople with diabetes who need to intensively control glucose levels are at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Hypoglycemia, also called insulin shock,... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes
Long-Term ComplicationsType 1 diabetes reduces the normal life span by an average of 5 to 8 years. However, survival rates are improving in all ethnic groups and both genders. Longer survival rates... Read more »
Diabetes in Children: Myths and Facts
Myth: Children with diabetes should not eat anything with sugar in it.Fact: This was true years ago, before carb counting was invented. But times have changed, and it’s not sugar we’re worried... Read more »

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...blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low blood sugar such as... Read more »

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...blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low blood sugar such as... Read more »

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...Effects section.) Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or... Read more »

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