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<blockquote data-quote="Ellie&#039;s mum" data-source="post: 1238278" data-attributes="member: 276676"><p>My daughter is a little older at 10 but she was diagnosed in February this year and was back to school after just 2 weeks. </p><p></p><p>Her DN held a meeting with all the school staff and explained Ellie's diabetes to them. She then held a further meeting with Ellie's teacher and school nurse/first aider where she went into things in greater detail. How to use her equipment, help her with injections, treat a hypo etc. It turned out that there was already a boy younger than Ellie with T1 that was using a pump. </p><p></p><p>When Ellie first started back at school I was a wreck but I shouldn't of been so worried as everything went quite smoothly. The school nurse kept me informed of how Ellie's first few days were going, more for my reassurance than anything. </p><p></p><p>It's been a huge weight off my mind knowing that Ellie is safe in school and the staff all know how to help her if need be. </p><p></p><p>Ellie also carries a note book with her where the school nurse records Ellie's bloods/insulin throughout the day and if she's been feeling unwell etc, I also use it to send info back to school regarding any illness, changes to insulin ratios, what carbs are in her packed lunch etc. </p><p></p><p>It might be worth a meeting with the school regarding your daughters diabetes before she starts even if it's only for your reassurance. </p><p></p><p>Hope her first day at school goes well for you both [emoji4]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ellie's mum, post: 1238278, member: 276676"] My daughter is a little older at 10 but she was diagnosed in February this year and was back to school after just 2 weeks. Her DN held a meeting with all the school staff and explained Ellie's diabetes to them. She then held a further meeting with Ellie's teacher and school nurse/first aider where she went into things in greater detail. How to use her equipment, help her with injections, treat a hypo etc. It turned out that there was already a boy younger than Ellie with T1 that was using a pump. When Ellie first started back at school I was a wreck but I shouldn't of been so worried as everything went quite smoothly. The school nurse kept me informed of how Ellie's first few days were going, more for my reassurance than anything. It's been a huge weight off my mind knowing that Ellie is safe in school and the staff all know how to help her if need be. Ellie also carries a note book with her where the school nurse records Ellie's bloods/insulin throughout the day and if she's been feeling unwell etc, I also use it to send info back to school regarding any illness, changes to insulin ratios, what carbs are in her packed lunch etc. It might be worth a meeting with the school regarding your daughters diabetes before she starts even if it's only for your reassurance. Hope her first day at school goes well for you both [emoji4] [/QUOTE]
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