School Challenges for Children With Type 1 Diabetes
School Challenges for Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Nurse practitioners caring for patients with T1DM should take an active role in advocating for improved T1DM management in schools. It is also crucial that they talk with patients with T1DM and their parents about the children's experiences in school and be sensitive to the needs of this group. As advocates for their patients, NPs should use evidence-based practice to inform policy change and protect the health and well-being of families and children with T1DM. Fortunately, the ADA's website, http://www.diabetes.org, provides an abundance of resources that can assist with advocacy. Although many of their resources are geared to families and patients, the NP should be familiar with the site, use its resources, and encourage its use by families, patients, and school personnel.Table 1 lists other online resources.
Conclusion
Nurse practitioners caring for patients with T1DM should take an active role in advocating for improved T1DM management in schools. It is also crucial that they talk with patients with T1DM and their parents about the children's experiences in school and be sensitive to the needs of this group. As advocates for their patients, NPs should use evidence-based practice to inform policy change and protect the health and well-being of families and children with T1DM. Fortunately, the ADA's website, http://www.diabetes.org, provides an abundance of resources that can assist with advocacy. Although many of their resources are geared to families and patients, the NP should be familiar with the site, use its resources, and encourage its use by families, patients, and school personnel.Table 1 lists other online resources.
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