Diabetes and school care in Kentucky is regulated by the state and school districts. School age children with childhood diabetes need to follow a diabetic diet and may need insulin injections or use a blood sugar monitor. Parents in Kentucky should check the school about childhood diabetes patients and their diabetic medications at school.

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