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. 2023 Oct 30;46(12):2102–2111. doi: 10.2337/dci23-0083

Table 2.

Diabetes care tasks prescribed by DMMP to be provided by childcare staff

Task Frequency Equipment/supplies (provided by parent/guardian)
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.