SECONDARY SCHOOL & DIABETES
Starting secondary school, high school or college is a new stage of life which can be exciting and bring new challenges. Spending some time planning with your diabetes team and your new school will help the transition go smoothly, so you can manage your diabetes well throughout your secondary school journey.
This resource gives you the information you need about how to put a plan in place to:
Monitor your blood glucose and administer insulin in your new school environment
Be prepared with emergency supplies
Handle a hypo in the classroom
Have a key individual who can support you to manage your diabetes care
Top tips for managing diabetes at secondary school:
Work with your school and diabetes team to decide the most appropriate plan for managing your diabetes
Always carry a blood glucose monitor
Keep a hypo kit at an accessible place at school
Wear your Diabetes ID at all times
Have a plan for managing Study & Exams.
