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Resources for schools
Diabetes training for school staff
This online video highlights the following topics related to caring for students with diabetes in the school setting:
- Types of diabetes
- Blood sugar checking (demo)
- High and low blood sugar symptoms and cares
- Treatment for severe lows blood sugars with glucagon (demo)
- Insulin administration (demo)
- Continuous glucose monitoring
- Carb counting basics and insulin dose calculations (demo)
- Special situations specific to the school day
For more general information about the care of diabetes, please feel free to view and share our educational videos with staff and families
Other Resources:
- School plan worksheet (PDF)
- School diabetes management protocols (PDF)
- Continuous glucose monitor resources
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction diabetes resource page
- American Diabetes Association (ADA): Training resources for school staff
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services: A resource guide for Wisconsin schools and families
Make an appointment
To make an appointment, call our Central Scheduling team or request an appointment online.
(877) 607-5280
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