Type I Diabetes Care Plan

Children with type I diabetes must manage their blood sugar around the clock. Therefore school nurse has to formulate a care plan that would not affect the child learning activities and would not put them at risk for diabetic emergencies. The nurse has to protect the safety of the children by minimizing hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. The nurse should also assess the child’s developmental level, ensure that the child knows how to check their blood sugar and their readiness to learn. Also, the nurse should observe the child checking their blood sugar level, administering their insulin and carbohydrate counting. It is challenging when the student is younger, inexperienced or developmentally delayed; the nurse should take the task of checking