Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes requires extremely careful management. The process of counting carbs, monitoring blood sugar, and injecting insulin throughout the day can be complex and confusing. As difficult as this is for adults, it can be exponentially harder for children – especially during the school day.
While the need is there – a recent CDC report details how both Type I and Type II diabetes are on the rise in youth populations – not every school has access to a qualified nurse on premises to assist children with their routine diabetes care. In fact, only 39 percent of schools in the US employ a full-time school nurse and just 35 percent employ a part-time school nurse. In rural areas, or communities struggling with healthcare staffing shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those numbers can be much lower.
