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Permalink Reply by veterandiabetic on November 30, 2010 at 6:25pm

I noticed this was posted a while ago...but... what I like to do is have a small bottle of juice on my desk and if you feel yourself going low...drink it right in the middle of class as if you were thirsty or something, the do not need to know you're low. Also, always have the students carry a silent reading book with them so at the spur of the moment you can saw "I'd like you to read your books now." Case closed. They're reading and you're treating :).

Permalink Reply by Sara Bass on January 3, 2010 at 3:05am

I am recently diagnosed at type 2 diabetic. When diagnosed, I didn't right away tell my administrator. I did though, tell the school nurse (who is in charge of our Emergency contacts). Being a Special Education teacher, I am lucky to have 2 really good Para's (aides) in my room and I did let them know just in case I get a low in the classroom. One of my para's is a diabetic herself so that has helped tremendously. It wasn't until a month into it that I ended up telling the administrator. I came down with Swine Flu and was out for over a week, at that time I also let him know that I am diabetic. He was very understanding and when I got back to school, he called me in to make sure I was eating enough. Kristen, I am sorry to know that your administor wasn't understanding at all. I let mine know that if he comes in a finds me eating a light snack in the classroom it was to prevent a low.

Permalink Reply by Linda G on January 3, 2010 at 7:16am

It's just that it makes it very difficult to connect with her.

Permalink Reply by Laura Folos on January 7, 2010 at 7:10pm

wow.
My admin figured it out when I had to take time off right before Thanksgiving to get my pump. I told her that I would have to go quickly...and there are enough diabetics (some who are really bad off) on the staff, so she knows how to deal. Now, dealing with other teachers, that's another thing. I've had teachers who buzz me over the school-wide intercom to get to my lab (I teach computers) while I've been on fast potty break. It's rough.

and don't worry about losing your post because of a low. You're in the states, right? If so, you are covered by ADA. Use it if you have to!

Permalink Reply by Carly on February 7, 2010 at 9:01pm

My administration didn't find out that I was diabetic until a few months ago. This was over a sharps container..long story short it was more a shock for them and a more of a acceptance moment for me. That was in November and no one has said anything to me at all. Looking back I should have just told them that I was having some health concerns. Sorry this doesn't really answer your question.

Permalink Reply by RoosterLuke on July 8, 2010 at 10:12am

I actually told my administrator at my job interview. I try to be very open about it. All of my students are fully aware and since I usually check my blood sugar and often take injections in front of them they are only occasionally curious. After they have seen it once or twice they don't really care anymore. I leave my supplies out on the my desk, including a sharps container, and the students have never messed with them. They do hit me up for glucose tablets because they think they are tasty. I always tell them they can't because too much sugar will give them Type 2. They just roll their eyes as they guzzle their Mountain Dew...

Permalink Reply by Linda G on July 8, 2010 at 10:57am

Gasp!! Tssskkk...shame on you for telling them sugar+sugar=type 2!!!

Permalink Reply by RoosterLuke on July 11, 2010 at 3:57pm

I know, right Linda? I make it clear I am kidding and they don't buy it anyway. I just don't want to share because glucose tablets are 6 bucks a bottle and they really don't have a need for straight glucose anyway.

Permalink Reply by Linda G on July 11, 2010 at 7:56pm

No kidding! I get the same in MY class....the minute it "looks" like candy, their eyes gravitate to it to the point that I need to put the tabs away....or they wont retain ANYTHING from the class....Pavlovian brood!!!

Permalink Reply by dramaqueen on September 28, 2010 at 3:02am

My principal was very cool [literally] when I told her, she didn't seem very bothered. I WAS bothered, because I'd just been diagnosed and felt very out of control and overwhelmed by everything. I am a drama teacher - my classroom is the stage. I test backstage, and it's not always OK. Sometimes I rush and end up wasting those precious [expensive!] strips due to an ERROR reading, basically caused by my rushing. I hate the idea of a kid "catching"me and getting freaked out... could be worse, i know. I teach K - 6. I just struggle to find the right times to test in between a rather intense schedule. And then there's the constant barrage of snacks i need to keep around...

Permalink Reply by Linda G on September 28, 2010 at 3:54am

Hi Dramaqueen....
I teach grades 1 to 5, and at times have had to test in the classroom, and even the little ones are ok about it. I reassure them of course, and I don't drag it on. When they ask me if it hurts, I don't lie..."a little" I say. Wouldn't want then to go for shots expecting no pain, and finding out that's not the case!!
The older grades, when they catch me at it, are VERY interested. But I don't actually hide it...some are (cough cough) just not as attentive as others;)
My sense, is that YOU are more bothered by it than they are likely to be....but that's ok, it's all about growing into it!
One day at a time!
luv....linda

Permalink Reply by dramaqueen on September 28, 2010 at 8:09pm

You're absolutely right - I'm the one who's more bothered. I am still coming to terms with this diagnosis - its early days for me in the world of type 2. Good to hear from another teacher who works with elementary ages. Thank you.

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