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As a matter of fact We had our Diabetes Educator come to the school prier to her first day.{School all day twice a week}Her teacher's father turns out to be diabetic so teacher is familiar with the testing and its importance as well as her completing of snacks and lunch.One of the teacher aids has been involved in testing kids before and one aid is learning so that there are a few key people that are genuinely sincere in regards to our daughters need . They have two numbers , they have a high and a low # if she's outside the box we are called right away.Alternative snacks and such.So far all is well!! Thanks, Andrew "EZGoinDm" news:tqecmvcuiq631gqq75sfmdjddth47daai1@4ax.com... > IF it were me, I'd go set up an appointment with the teacher and > school nurse, and teach them your testing routine for her, answer all > the questions YOU can, then offer her pediatrician's number if there > are some you can't answer. > > Sorry it took so long to answer, I was expecting the long time folks > to come to the rescue and just noticed no replies to your post. > > On Thu, 04 Sep 2003 01:47:50 GMT, "The Morgan" > wrote: > > >Hello...My 4 year old Type 1, is starting kindergarten next week and I was > >wondering if anyone had any helpful hints for the teacher and support staff > >so we (the parents) aren't stressing out all day. (It's full days, 2 > >days/wk...testing only at school, no insulin shots at school) > >Thanks > >Jan > > > > Diabetics are sweet people
"The Morgan" > ...My 4 year old Type 1, is starting kindergarten next week and > I was wondering if anyone had any helpful hints for the teacher > and support staff, so we (the parents) aren't stressing out all day. > (It's full days, 2 days/wk...testing only at school, > no insulin shots at school) > Thanks > Jan > As a matter of fact We had our Diabetes Educator come to the school prior to > her first day.{School all day twice a week}Her teacher's father turns out to > be diabetic so teacher is familiar with the testing and its importance as > well as her completing of snacks and lunch. One of the teacher aids has been > involved in testing kids before and one aid is learning so that there are a > few key people that are genuinely sincere in regards to our daughter's need . > They have two numbers , they have a high and a low #, > if she's outside the box we are called right away. > Alternative snacks and such. So far all is well!! Thanks While that sounds good on the surface, that "box" is one that you don't want to get into. She could feel bad even if she is outside that box, when they may not want to call. Or, they might think she is okay with a BG of 75,(US NO's, not Canadian), while anything below 70 is considered low. However, 75 just before a gym class or other physical activity, is not good because the extra exercise, without a snack, may make her low. Ultimately, she will need to learn to be responsible for times when she may need a snack. But for now, the teachers, may not get it. Andrew "EZGoinDm" wrote: > > IF it were me, I'd go set up an appointment with the teacher and > > school nurse, and teach them your testing routine for her, > > answer all the questions YOU can, > > then offer her pediatrician's number if there are some you can't answer. Teaching the teachers is a very good idea, although that does not mean it will be easy. Some think they know it all, and others may have an attitude about parents who they perceive as pushy, trying to tell them how to conduct their class. It doesn't sound like you are going to have that problem this year, but be forewarned for the future. You've got 12 years of public schooling ahead of you. There will be some problems. Be knowledgeable and prepared. And, be tough. Don't let them put you down when and if they try. I am not sure that I would give them your doctor's number along with permission to discuss your daughter's case. You never know what might go astray. Better to be in charge by yourself. It is nice that they seem to be willing to co-operate with your daughter's needs this year, but it is going to be an ongoing procedure every year, at least through Jr.High or Middle school. Although your teacher may have some knowledge because of her father, childhood diabetes is not the same as in an adult, especially a Type 2 diabetic, if that is what he is. With only two days a week, I would not anticipate any problem that can't be handled. Calling you however, may not always be a solution. Sounds more to me like this is a legal escape for them ! Also, I assume you realize that there are no exact numbers for when a diabetic feels low. The numbers are a general guideline. It can vary slightly from one person to the next. And, the meters can vary with the results that they give. These kind of variables and indeterminate factors can be difficult for a teacher to deal with, unless they have been told, and will listen to the diabetic child, if and when the child says they may be low. Because you have the rest of each week to work with your daughter, I would strongly suggest that you begin teaching her numbers, and how to do her own blood tests, start to finish, with you watching. Won't do any good if she doesn't know her numbers. That should not take more than a couple of weeks. 4 & 5 year olds learn quickly. I have seen five year olds who could give themselves a shot, back before there were insulin pens. It is possible to teach a child at that age, with you watching and checking, of course. Then, it will be easier to talk to her about normal and low blood sugars. You may also come across other issues with her being embarrassed to tell the teacher that she is low. Sometimes, other kids can be cruel, especially if they do not understand. You may wind up needing to educate the whole class, on a child's level. Maybe not in Kdg,, but in the first or second grade. There are some educational materials about diabetes for children, including computer games on free CDs. Check the websites that deal with children and diabetes. One link for a free CD is at: ---> http://www.starbright.org/projects/diabetes/index.html Your daughter will need to know, even now, that she needs to be aware of how she feels, with regard to high, and especially, low blood sugars. This is not going to disappear or go away, and therefore, her knowledge and awareness is important, along with a good attitude. I have had diabetes for over forty years, since the age of 12, and I have noticed, when I was with other young people at camp, (also something that should become a regular part of summer vacation for your daughter, starting when she is 5 or 6, depending on the camp for diabetic children,) that girls in particular, at least with some girls, will often cry when they are low. Later, after they get some sugar or other carbs, they are embarrassed. But, if she cries, or is otherwise irritable or out of sorts, the teachers need to know that she may be low, and require a bg test. It is easy to miss this. That is why it will be very helpful if she recognizes, clearly, when she is low. Do talk to her about it. If she is like most kids with diabetes, she will get along quite well. 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