BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING.ppt

What Does the Number Mean? Reference student’s target range Individualized for student May vary throughout day Take action per DMMP Communicate sensitively Recognize value may vary according to time since eating, insulin, or physical activity * * 12/2008 * This training component is one of thirteen components created specifically for school nurses and non-medical school personnel who perform diabetes care tasks at school. These components are: ? Diabetes Basics ? Diabetes Medical Management Plan ? Hypoglycemia ? Hyperglycemia ? Blood Glucose Monitoring ? Glucagon Administration ? Insulin Basics ? Insulin by Syringe and Vial ? Insulin by Pen ? Insulin by Pump ? Ketones ? Nutrition and Physical Activity ? Legal Considerations This unit is Blood Glucose Monitoring. * Participants will be able to understand: Why blood glucose is monitored When blood glucose should be monitored How to perform a blood glucose check Required equipment  * Blood glucose monitoring is the cornerstone of diabetes care. The Goal: Maintain blood glucose within target range. Immediate benefit: Identification, treatment, and prevention of high and low blood glucose levels. Maximize learning and participation. Long-term benefit: Decrease risk of long-term complications. Maximize health. Challenge: Many variables can impact blood glucose. These variables include insulin, food, activity, stress, injury, and illness. * The Diabetes Medical Management Plan (DMMP) is covered in greater detail in the unit on Diabetes Medical Management Plans. The DMMP is the document that will specify in detail the student’s diabetes needs at school. Educational plans such as a 504 Plan, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or the Individualized Health Care Plan (IHP) will elaborate on who does what tasks and where these tasks take place. With respect to blood glucose monitoring the school should expect to: Facilitate blood glucose monitoring by: allowing those students w