Will they allow the necessary snacks in class? Where and by whom will routine blood tests be run? What about insulin injections? And if your child senses a problem coming on, how should your child alert the teacher? If he/she is experiencing a severe insulin reaction for which the usual sugar treatment is not sufficient, who in the school is prepared to administer glucagon? If your older child is participating in strenuous sports, such as track, football, or basketball, what special provisions need be made before, during, and after the activity? A separate discussion with the coach is warranted in such circumstances, and perhaps a change in insulin dosage, too.
