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Diabetic Child In The Elementary Classroom, Thomas Knestrict Ed. D.
Diabetic Child In The Elementary Classroom, Thomas Knestrict Ed. D.
Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education
Efficiently managing the blood glucose levels of the diabetic child in the elementary classroom is essential in maintaining the overall health of the whole child. There are well documented academic, behavioral and health related consequences related to poor care of the diabetic child The teacher needs to become aware of the nature of the disease and the elements of care in order to effectively manage the Blood Glucose Levels (BGL) of the child. Maintaining desired BGL (between 70- 140) is the ‘lynch pin’ of ensuring the long and short-term health of the diabetic child.