Thanks so much for bringing this issue to light. I have a teenager with Diabetes in the public school system and was completely shocked to find out that the school will administer an epipen but not glucagon. Our kids lifes are at risk and this issue needs to be addressed immediately. Also, the teachers and staff are not at all flexible when it comes to making concessions for health. Sometimes when my daughter is having issues with high/low blood sugars and doesn't feel well, they don't allow any leniency with testing or assignment submission etc. It boggles my mind how schools are so up on the dangers of allergic reactions, which is definitely also important, but have no clue as to the challenges faced by kids with Type 1 Diabetes.
Thanks so much for bringing this issue to light. I have a teenager with Diabetes in the public school system and was completely shocked to find out that the school will administer an epipen but not glucagon. Our kids lifes are at risk and this issue needs to be addressed immediately. Also, the teachers and staff are not at all flexible when it comes to making concessions for health. Sometimes when my daughter is having issues with high/low blood sugars and doesn't feel well, they don't allow any leniency with testing or assignment submission etc. It boggles my mind how schools are so up on the dangers of allergic reactions, which is definitely also important, but have no clue as to the challenges faced by kids with Type 1 Diabetes.