The article begins by stating: in the United States, there are around 215,000 people with type one or type two diabetes at the age of twenty and under. “Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood… Appropriate diabetes care in the school and day care setting is necessary for the child’s immediate safety, long-term well-being, and optimal academic performance… To achieve glycemic control, a child must check blood glucose frequently, monitor food intake, take medications, and engage in regular physical activity. Insulin is usually taken in multiple daily injections or through an infusion pump.” The article stresses the necessity of everyone involved in the child’s life be well educated in diabetes and how to care for the
