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Use these resources to understand the law when it comes to children with diabetes, learn common terms, and find organizations that can help you. Also, get downloadable tools for yourself and your child.

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Topics

Federal Law	A wealth of information on how the federal law describes a schoolâ€™s responsibility in helping students manage diabetes.
Glossary of Terms	Catch up on common phrases and topics in diabetes management.
Resource List	Locate organizations that can help you and get their contact information.

Downloads

The Sample Diabetes Medical Management Plan (PDF 883KB)	This form is completed by the studentâ€™s parents/guardian and personal health care team and can be used as the basis for developing education plans and nursing care plans for students with diabetes.
The Sample Quick Reference Emergency Plan for Hypoglycemia (PDF 258KB)	This form addresses management of hypoglycemia emergencies. This plan should be completed for each student with diabetes and both pages should be copied and distributed to all relevant personnel, in accordance with the studentâ€™s Diabetes Medical Management Plan, 504 Plan, IEP, or other education plan.
The Sample Quick Reference Emergency Plan for Hyperglycemia (PDF 243KB)	This form addresses management and hyperglycemia emergencies. This plan should be completed for each student with diabetes and both pages should be copied and distributed to all relevant personnel, in accordance with the studentâ€™s Diabetes Medical Management Plan, 504 Plan, IEP, or other education plan.

Produced by the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), a federally sponsored partnership of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 200 public and private organizations.

To obtain copies of the complete publication titled, Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel (NDEP-61), please call the National Diabetes Education Program at 1-800-438-5383 or visit the program's website at www.ndep.nih.gov to download copies.

This reprint is compliments of Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. Reproduced with permission.

Important Notice: Information provided is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your physician about any health care questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to health care issues.

DOC14658-Rev-A 04/08

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