Diabetes requires 24/7 management. For children with diabetes, that includes time spent at school. Our Diabetes Care In Schools education is intended to help teachers, faculty and staff provide safe and effective diabetes care in the school setting. Watch the video below to begin your training.

To complete your training, answer the post-test questions below including your name and a valid email address. Once you complete and pass the post-test, you’ll receive email confirmation from the Blessing Diabetes Center. 

1. What causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?
2. If left untreated, hypoglycemia can be life threatening?
3. Sweating is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
4. Which of the following is the best treatment for hypoglycemia?
5. After treating hypoglycemia, repeat the blood sugar check after 15 minutes. If their level is still low restart the cycle by having them eat an additional 15-gram simple carbohydrate, wait 15 minutes and check the blood sugar again. You’ll continue this cycle until the blood sugar level is at least 70.
6. If at anytime the student loses consciousness or is unable to follow commands, administer glucose gel or glucagon and call 911.
7. Hyperglycemia is:
8. The symptoms of hyperglycemia include:
9. Hyperglycemia should be treated by administering medicine as prescribed or following the student’s diabetes medical management plan?
10. When in doubt or if you feel uncomfortable with your ability to care for a diabetic student, contact the school nurse or call 911.