Emergency Response for Diabetes at School

• Follow the child's medical care plan  
• Give the child a sugar source (an orange, juice or pop)
• Stay with child until their symptoms are relieved (usually 10-15 minutes) and notify parents as directed in the care plan
• School staff are not responsible for administering insulin or glucogon

If child is unable to swallow:

• Call 911 and the school first aid attendant
• Stay with the child until help arrives
• Notify parents
• Do not give food or drink