If your child has Type 1 Diabetes, it’s important to make sure their school nurse is fully stocked with the essentials. Here’s a recommended list of supplies to send at the beginning of the school year (and keep replenished as needed):
Low blood sugar treatments
- Juice boxes
- Glucose tabs (opens in a new tab) or gels (opens in a new tab)
- Small candy (Smarties, Skittles, etc.)
Diabetes care supplies
- Extra insulin pens/pump supplies
- Syringes or pen needles
- Glucometer (opens in a new tab) and strips
- Ketone test strips (opens in a new tab) or meter
- Extra batteries for devices
Other essentials
- Snacks (protein bars, crackers, etc.)
- Extra drinks such as Zero Sugar Gatorade
- Emergency Glucagon (Baqsimi, Gvoke, or Glucagon kit)
- Copies of your child’s Diabetes Medical Management Plan (DMMP)
Tips:
Use a large bin (opens in a new tab) to store your child’s items Label everything with your child’s name Include instructions for when and how to use each item Check in monthly to restock or update info
*Don’t forget to provide the school nurse and other staff members with a printable form to teach them about the signs and symptoms of highs and lows. Visit our page to print!
Watch our YouTube video (opens in a new tab) to see what is in our school nurse bin!
Working together ensures your child stays safe, healthy, and ready to learn!
