Table 2.
Task | Frequency | Equipment/supplies (provided by parent/guardian) |
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Blood glucose monitoring | Before food intake and physical activity and when low or high blood glucose is suspected | Blood glucose meter, lancet, lancing device, test strips, CGM* |
Insulin administration | Before or after food intake and to treat high blood glucose | Insulin, delivery device (pump, pen, syringe) |
Food intake scheduling and monitoring | Snacks and meals provided and/or monitored to ensure food consumption is in accordance with insulin dosing | Food, carbohydrate information |
Hypoglycemia treatment | Awareness that unusual behaviors after physical activity or insulin administration may signify hypoglycemia | Quick-acting carbohydrate and glucagon, blood glucose monitoring supplies |
Hyperglycemia treatment | Awareness that increased urination or drinking may signify hyperglycemia | Non-carbohydrate-containing liquid, insulin |
Ketone monitoring | Check ketones if repeated blood glucose tests show elevation above target range or if the child is ill | Urine or blood ketone strips, ketone monitor; access to insulin and management plans as outlined in the DMMP |
This device may or may not be used by the child.