Identifying the special needs of children with Type 1 diabetes in the school setting. An overview of parents’ perceptions

Abstract

Training sessions on Type 1 diabetes, an increase in the number of nurses, better availability of resources from diabetic associations to schools and improved communication between school personnel and parents were identified as key factors that may improve the full integration of the diabetic child in this setting.

Establishing a Model to Assess the Effects of School Support and Self-Care Behaviors on Life Satisfaction in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes in Taiwan

“…It suggests that Taiwan adolescents with T1DM do not perceive high levels of school support. Adolescents with T1DM often feel they are discriminated against by school personnel (Amillategui, Calle, Alvarez, Cardiel, & Barrio, 2007). School rules also disrupt glycemic control schedule of adolescents with T1DM (Hayes-Bohn, Neumark-Sztainer, Mellin, & Patterson, 2004).…”

Personalet trenger diabetesopplæring

“…Gjennom forsknings-og erfaringsbasert kunnskap om hva familier med kronisk syke har behov for ser vi verdien av å øke helsesøstres kunnskap. Slik kan de videreformidle kunnskap til ansatte i skole og barnehage (6,10).…”

Predictors of Adherence, Metabolic Control and Quality of Life in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

“…Besides peers' support, teachers' support is also important. A study found that 9 % of parents had to change glucose monitoring and 16% changed treatment administration because of lack of support from teachers (Amillategui et al, 2007). In fact, teachers in general need to be knowledgeable of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia's episodes in order to assist the adolescent if needed.…”