DIABETES AWARENESS: KNOW THE SIGNS!
This November, our district wellness team is launching a month-long Diabetes Awareness Campaign. While diabetes involves daily medical tracking, our primary goal this month is clear and focused: equipping every member of our staff and student body with the skills to instantly recognize the signs of an active diabetic episode. When a student's blood sugar crashes or spikes, quick recognition by a nearby adult or peer is the single most critical factor in preventing a medical crisis.
Hypoglycemia-(Low Blood Sugar)
Each week, you will receive a short micro-learning email paired with a quick action item or a printable poster to share with your students. This week, we are focusing on Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar). This is the most common acute complication for students living with Type 1 Diabetes. It can happen rapidly, often within minutes, if a student has too much insulin in their system, misses a snack, or burns extra energy during recess or PE.
What to look for (The Physical and Behavioral Signs):
- Shakiness or trembling hands
- Heavy sweating or sudden pale, cold, clammy skin
- Dizziness, headache, or a racing heartbeat
- Sudden behavior changes: irritability, confusion, crying, or stubbornness
- Slurred speech or staggering (can look like intense fatigue or intoxication)
- May report feeling “low,”“funny,” “not themselves," “shaking on the inside,” or “rubbery legs”
