Just curious...

[monkey97]

I'm from New Zealand. Reading some of the posts on here makes me realise how different things are. I was wondering if d kids in schools in America have to go to the nurse to test if they're low. If Phillip's low he tests wherever he is, even if its in class, then treats on the spot (he has glucose tabs on him at all times). We stressed to the school that he could not go anywhere when he felt low, had to test there an then, or he could pass out on the way to the office (its only 30 ft away). Our d nurse told us it was very important that they test immediately. He also has someone go with him if he does have to go to the sick bay. Even the other day, when he looked in his kit at lunch time and realised he only had one test strip left, a friend sat with him until I got there.

[pookas]

We have our 504 plan in place [a US thing]. But things don't always go as they should. Hunter is 6 yrs. old and they won't allow the meter [at this point] in his possession because they are afraid of other little curious kids and lancets. He does go to the nurse to test [which is 30 ft away also] but as my post this evening reveals, things went wrong w/ noone going along. I can't see another 6 yr. old escorting him to the nurse as they all don't understand the condition and implications. We'll be dealing w/ all that stuff tomorrow.

[Boo]

Honestly, I wish my son would just test and treat appropriately at his desk. He is 11, and we do live in the United States. We actually don't have an official 504 yet, though I am planning on having one in place by next year when he starts middle school. I am happy with the support that we get from the school, and they are pretty flexible in terms of working with us and meeting his needs.

However, he does not want to be "different", and is very private about his diabetes. Therefore, he chooses to go to the nurse's office to test and treat lows (though he is supposed to take a friend along if he is not feeling well). The way I see it, this routine makes it MORE noticeable as he leaves the classroom for a few minutes at least twice daily. I do encourage him to keep glucose tabs in his desk and in his pocket or backpack just in case. I have told him numerous times that I am fine with him just using them if needed, as long as he lets me (and the nurse) know that he did (when and how many), so that I can see trends and adjust insulin if neccessary.

I really wish my son would be willing to do it quietly in class. I worry about next year when he is no longer in Elementary school. He is improving a bit, though. Just last weekend, he tested and injected in front of a family that we are friendly with, though don't see that often. They have 4 girls (2 sets of twins...yikes!!) all near his age. I commended him on the HUGE step! Usually he makes me go 3 rooms away from anybody to test! :o

[zimbie45]

IN the us the big diffrence is mostly an age thing.. If they are so young they have issues because they cant self test... SO most have the school nurse do it... IF they are older most older kids can do it them selfs...

[T_Adelaide]

Well I'm in Australia & my daughter comes to the office to test, because that's where I work! :D If she wasn't at my school I think I'd be pushing for her to test in class.