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Brent Type 1 Diabtes PP
Brent Type 1 Diabtes PP
Brent Type 1 Diabtes PP
Supporting
Diabetes Management
at School
Introduction
• Introduction
• Key Issues
• Short term strategies
• Long term strategies
• Conclusion
• Question & Answers
• Contact Information
Key Issues
Detection of • Evidence: A 2018 study by Wadwa et al. (2018) stressed fingerstick checks for timely
hypo/hyperglycaemia detection
Hypo/Hyperglycaemia:
• Evidence: A 2023 study by Forlenza et al. (2023)demonstrated that combining CGM and
Treatment Decision Support: fingerstick checks aids treatment decisions.
• Evidence: Clinical guidelines by ISPAD and stress fingerstick checks for diabetes management,
Safety and Guidelines: backed by research and clinical experience (International Society for Paediatric and Adolescent
Diabetes, 2022)
Key Issues
Feedback
Feedback: Establish a
feedback system for Brent
Community Resources:
and his family to improve
diabetes support.
1. CGM Reliance:
1. Concerns about CGM over-reliance.
2. Need for fingerstick checks for calibration and accuracy.
2. Hypoglycaemia During Sports:
1. Brent's hypoglycaemia during sports impacts his participation.
2. It affects his academic performance and behaviour.
• Long-Term Strategies for School:
• Implement staff diabetes education.
Conclusion – Key • Develop an individualized Diabetes Care Plan.
• Maintain regular communication with teachers.