Type 2 diabetes once never appeared in children but it is now rapidly increasing in kids. The increase in children with Type 2 diabetes parallels with the rising rates of childhood obesity and low rates of childhood exercise. Although the typical age for a child being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes is thirteen and a half years, the disease has been found in children as young as four.
When dealing with diabetes in children it was understood Type 1 diabetes which usually starts in childhood or adolescence (or early adult life) was the cause, now diabetes in children includes Type 2 diabetes.
Monitoring diabetes is something that requires constant supervision and making good, conscious decisions. But what about children who are at school? This can be a critical time for them with so many unhealthy choices available at lunch and the long days of classes. That's why it is important to make sure they plan ahead and the adults around them are prepared to act if a situation occurs.
The law has protected children since 1973 when Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act took effect. Since then, new legislation has been enacted including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1991 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. All of these are in place to protect children from discrimination for their condition. Plus, any school that receives federal funding or is classified as being open to the public is required to accommodate the needs of diabetic children.
So what kinds of accommodations are required? One is to have the individual assessed for their particular case. It is also to take place at a reasonable time with as little disturbance in their normal school day as possible. This includes any participation they might have in school activities.
It is important for parents to know and understand that some day cares may not be able to handle the needs of diabetic children. They might not have the capability of administering the required snacks at the appropriate times. Plus, some day cares might not grant access to diabetic children because of their condition. While this is a blatant disregard for the law, it unfortunately still continues to occur.
Regardless if a child is in a day care or school setting there are certain provisions that have to be in place. For example, certain responsibilities have to be met by both parents and school personnel. Co-operation between both parties is necessary for the well-being of the child.
Some of the requirements that have to be available include:
the availability of snacks and meals at the appropriate times
plus, there has to be personnel who are adequately trained for blood sugar testing and what the results would indicate. They also need to be familiar with recognizing the symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and the necessary treatment options for both
there has to be adequate storage for insulin and sufficient time for injections as prescribed by a physician
personnel must have the resources and ability to test for ketones and take the appropriate action if there is a problem with the levels
Although drug therapy can help, the real key to managing Type 2 diabetes in children is increasing exercise and decreasing sweets or carbohydrate portions.
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