ADHD symptoms are only really similar to the 'Diabetes side-effects' happening when you are going too low.
So if said boy is going low in blood sugar, not when going high. All of course except if its all about becoming completely non-responsive etc which of course can happen when going high. But not just slightly high, it takes its really very very high, at the level where nausea, vomiting etc as present. And why all this focus on the diabetes anyway? Its is rarely if ever the cause for a IDDM child not to do well in school.
Of the top-10 typical signs of ADHD only 1-2 of them can be borderline considred similar to anything Diabetes related.
And why not accept the response from the school staff and take it head on? Be serious and find out if it is anything related to ADHD or not. I would think it would be common knowledge by now, but maybe not.
All children are going to exhibit some of these ADHD behaviors at some point, during their growing up! That is normal!
However, you should start thinking about the next steps if:
- Your child regularly displays signs of ADHD
- This behavior is affecting their success in school and leading to negative interactions with their peers.
So seek help with a professional to get it investigated properly. And if diagnosed, ADHD is treatable. Review all of the treatment options. Then, set up a time to meet with a doctor or psychologist to determine the best course of action. Don't just blame it on Diabetes and let it keep lingering like this. Not good for the child and not good for the relationship with the school.