Diabetes and Students: Students who suffer from diabetes can have unique difficulties in school such as trying to test blood glucose levels, taking medication such as insulin, and eating frequent meals and snacks. Not all schools and states have policies that help with these and other diabetic specific problems but most are working on them.

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Diabetes Management at School
Diabetes Management at School American Diabetes Association Effective diabetes management at school has numerous positive outcomes. It can: * Promote a healthy, productive learni
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Parents fight for diabetic kids' rights
Parents fight for diabetic kids' rights December 8, 2008 By Carolyn Starks Chicago Tribune Families dealing with the disease, which affects about 1 in 500 under age 20, challenge school poli
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Your School and Your Rights
Your School and Your Rights American Diabetes Association Children with diabetes sometimes face problems in obtaining the care they need in schools and day care centers. The following information
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