Coming To Terms With Type 1 Diabetes by Debbie Young

The Diabetes Management Plan is a medical order that is authorised and consented by the parent and medical team. Schools should have a clear understanding that the Diabetes Management Plan is not to be altered by a third party under any circumstances.

blood glucose checking, insulin administration, meal planning and adjustment, adjustment for exercise). This plan should specify what diabetes responsibilities can or cannot be undertaken by the student based on the child’s age, diabetes self-care knowledge and cognitive maturity (i.e. The student’s detailed Management Plan signed by parent (and student where applicable) and medical team outlines the medical instructions for the individual student at school. The teacher had been told by an interstate diabetes educator that “schools are for education not medication.” In addition, the teacher had been resistant to learning about CGM because they were “not a technical person” The school has a new teacher from interstate who advised Annie’s mother that it was time for Annie to learn responsibility to look after herself, especially since Annie had lived with Type 1 for 5 years.

Annie’s Diabetes Management Plan outlines the need for supervision of insulin administration. Her mother knows Annie is capable but knows she does not always remember to administer insulin via the pump. Annie uses an insulin pump and Continuous Glucose Monitor. Example 1: Annie age 10Īnnie is a bright, enthusiastic 10-year old with Type 1 diabetes who is adept at self-management. The following examples are based upon real life experiences though names and circumstances have been altered to ensure privacy.

Coming To Terms With Type 1 Diabetes by Debbie Young