Managing Diabetes in Children in the School Setting.

Abstract

Most youth spend a significant amount of their day in school and related activities. For those with diabetes, managing the condition in school is an essential part of their diabetes management. Their health and safety are at risk when medication, food, and physical activity are not balanced. Diabetes care and education specialists are pivotal in optimizing school-based diabetes care, fostering collaboration among school staff, families/caregivers, and health care professionals, and aiming for support, access to accommodations, maximized academic performance, and enhanced quality of life for students.