<p>Your child is getting a bit older, and he or she often wants to participate more in the care of their diabetes. In fact, they often feel they can do their care by themselves, particularly near the later part of elementary school. They are encouraged to participate, but always with an adult (teacher, aide or nurse) directly supervising every aspect of the care, including the blood sugar checks, insulin dose calculation and administration, and completion of food intake. Even if your son or daughter seems capable of being independent, they often make mistakes at this age. In addition, the play at school becomes increasingly more active on the playground. This can lead to hypoglycemia either during or shortly after the activity</p>

<p>Be sure to meet the teachers and explain how your son or daughter acts with either low or high blood sugars, as symptoms of each may or may not be recognized by the child, but such symptoms are often obvious to parents. Open communication between you and the school is the most important thing to ensure that your child has a fun and safe experience at school. Below we have included a few helpful references:</p>
