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<blockquote data-quote="Alba37" data-source="post: 30715" data-attributes="member: 11938"><p>This is the proposed plan I received from the school today. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> I'm quite impressed with it, but I would really appreciate any feedback & thoughts you may have regarding the plan, please. (this has taken 2 1/2 years, but better late than never!) I realise there is no mention of "high sugar" so I will make that point in my reply. Thanks A x </p><p></p><p>Care and Management Plan</p><p></p><p>Context</p><p></p><p>Marc is a diabetic pupil who manages his condition by injecting insulin four times a day: at mealtimes and once before going to bed. He continues to be monitored by doctors and staff at the Diabetic Centre who are trying to diagnose the type of diabetes Marc suffers from. Thereafter, they will work out the optimum times for treatment and how many injections he should be taking a day, so this schedule may be subject to change. </p><p></p><p>At present, Marc goes into ‘hypo’ – when his blood sugar levels crash - a couple of times a week. He has no awareness of this happening to him until it does, but on the whole it is something he should be able to manage himself. However, ‘hypo’ carries serious risks, including unconsciousness and it is important that Marc is not left unattended for the whole time he is dealing with this. There are full details of how to manage a hypo situation below.</p><p></p><p>On a daily basis, Marc needs secure and spacious accommodation to check his blood sugar levels, inject insulin and dispose of needles in school at lunchtime. It is important that he has time to do this and then get to the lunch queue in good time to allow him to choose something suitable to eat, that will not affect his blood sugar levels adversely.</p><p></p><p>There will be times when his blood sugar levels will prohibit physical activity and when this happens Marc will report to the Pastoral Care Base and alternative arrangements will be made for him that day.</p><p></p><p>Due to his fluctuating blood sugar levels, Marc suffers fatigue and he often falls asleep immediately after school and through large parts of the weekend. Another symptom he experiences is having blurred or unfocused vision at times in classes. </p><p></p><p>How We Support This Pupil</p><p></p><p>• Marc has been given permission to use the Disabled Toilets in both the North and South campus buildings to allow him to check his blood sugar levels and inject insulin, discreetly and safely. Both toilets with be equipped with a work surface, sterilising spray and a Sharps Box for disposal of needles</p><p></p><p>• Marc should be allowed to leave his period 4 class at 12.45pm to carry this out</p><p></p><p>• Marc is given permission to go to the front of the lunch queue and choose lunch without waiting. He will carry a card that makes this clear to staff and prefects on duty</p><p></p><p>• Marc should be allowed to leave the room when he reports he is in ‘hypo’. He will carry a card that explains this in case he is working with a temporary member of staff or cover teacher who may not have a full awareness of his condition. </p><p></p><p>• When he leaves the room, another pupil should go to the Office and report the ‘hypo’ to a First Aider there, who will come to where Marc is and assess whether he needs more assistance. </p><p></p><p>• Marc normally carries food to control these episodes and he will return to class when he feels things are under control.</p><p></p><p>• When Marc is unable to participate in Games, he will report to the Pastoral Care Base and an alternative arrangement will be made for him.</p><p></p><p>• If his vision becomes unfocused in class, he should stop writing immediately and copy notes at a later time when his sight returns to normal. This means that there will be times when he may have to borrow another pupil’s jotter or – if possible or available – pick up teacher notes to supplement his own.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alba37, post: 30715, member: 11938"] This is the proposed plan I received from the school today. :D I'm quite impressed with it, but I would really appreciate any feedback & thoughts you may have regarding the plan, please. (this has taken 2 1/2 years, but better late than never!) I realise there is no mention of "high sugar" so I will make that point in my reply. Thanks A x Care and Management Plan Context Marc is a diabetic pupil who manages his condition by injecting insulin four times a day: at mealtimes and once before going to bed. He continues to be monitored by doctors and staff at the Diabetic Centre who are trying to diagnose the type of diabetes Marc suffers from. Thereafter, they will work out the optimum times for treatment and how many injections he should be taking a day, so this schedule may be subject to change. At present, Marc goes into ‘hypo’ – when his blood sugar levels crash - a couple of times a week. He has no awareness of this happening to him until it does, but on the whole it is something he should be able to manage himself. However, ‘hypo’ carries serious risks, including unconsciousness and it is important that Marc is not left unattended for the whole time he is dealing with this. There are full details of how to manage a hypo situation below. On a daily basis, Marc needs secure and spacious accommodation to check his blood sugar levels, inject insulin and dispose of needles in school at lunchtime. It is important that he has time to do this and then get to the lunch queue in good time to allow him to choose something suitable to eat, that will not affect his blood sugar levels adversely. There will be times when his blood sugar levels will prohibit physical activity and when this happens Marc will report to the Pastoral Care Base and alternative arrangements will be made for him that day. Due to his fluctuating blood sugar levels, Marc suffers fatigue and he often falls asleep immediately after school and through large parts of the weekend. Another symptom he experiences is having blurred or unfocused vision at times in classes. How We Support This Pupil • Marc has been given permission to use the Disabled Toilets in both the North and South campus buildings to allow him to check his blood sugar levels and inject insulin, discreetly and safely. Both toilets with be equipped with a work surface, sterilising spray and a Sharps Box for disposal of needles • Marc should be allowed to leave his period 4 class at 12.45pm to carry this out • Marc is given permission to go to the front of the lunch queue and choose lunch without waiting. He will carry a card that makes this clear to staff and prefects on duty • Marc should be allowed to leave the room when he reports he is in ‘hypo’. He will carry a card that explains this in case he is working with a temporary member of staff or cover teacher who may not have a full awareness of his condition. • When he leaves the room, another pupil should go to the Office and report the ‘hypo’ to a First Aider there, who will come to where Marc is and assess whether he needs more assistance. • Marc normally carries food to control these episodes and he will return to class when he feels things are under control. • When Marc is unable to participate in Games, he will report to the Pastoral Care Base and an alternative arrangement will be made for him. • If his vision becomes unfocused in class, he should stop writing immediately and copy notes at a later time when his sight returns to normal. This means that there will be times when he may have to borrow another pupil’s jotter or – if possible or available – pick up teacher notes to supplement his own. [/QUOTE]
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