Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in school-aged children, affecting about 176,500 young people in the United States, or about 1 in every 400-600 young people under the age of 20. 

In addition, trends in overweight children and children at-risk for overweight are alarming, particularly for certain ages and ethnic groups.  This trend seems to parallel trends in type 2 diabetes in children and teens, previously only found in adults.

NASN strongly supports safe and appropriate care of all students with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and screening for and prevention of diabetes in at-risk youth. 

This page provides tools and resources for the school nurse to effectively manage and prevent diabetes at school.

New Resources
 
Support for Behavior Change Resource (SBCR)
The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) has launched a new set of tools and resources to support behavior change for people with or at risk for diabetes and the health care professionals who counsel and care for them.  Visit the NDEP website at http://www.YourDiabetesInfo.org and click on Support for Behavior Change under What’s New and explore the multiple tools and resources that have been assembled by a team of experts in behavior change.  Search for research articles, tools and resources by target area, behavior strategy and audience.  From January 2010 through March 2010, you can also provide feedback and offer additional resources – just click on How to Submit Materials on the SBCR page at http://www.ndep.nih.gov/sbcr/index.aspx.
added to this site 12/22/09
 
American Association for Health Education
McDermott, R. (Ed.) (2009).  Diabetes education [Special feature]. American Journal of Health Education, 40(5), 257-307.
This publication addresses interventions from health educators will that will make a significant contribution to the health and well-being of young people with or at risk for diabetes and includes eight feature articles about children with diabetes and children at risk for type 2 diabetes.
http://www.aahperd.org/aahe/about/updates/upload/AJOHE_Sept-Oct09-ingenta.pdf 
added to this site 12/11/09 
  

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN), with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), “National Program to Promote Diabetes Education Strategies in Minority Communities: The National Diabetes Education Program,” directed the development of a program for school nurses titled, Managing and Preventing Diabetes and Weight Gain (MAP). 
 
This program engaged school nurses in the care and management of children diagnosed with diabetes, screening students at-risk for diabetes, and educating students about how to reduce that risk and prevent the development of diabetes.  Integral to this comprehensive program was the Diabetes Resource Nurse and her role in developing the capacity of the practicing school nurse, informing school policy to support students with or at-risk for diabetes, and developing and/or participation in local and state diabetes coalitions. 

• Helping Administer to the Needs of the Student with Diabetes in School (H.A.N.D.S.^SM)
  H.A.N.D.S.^SM is a live continuing education full day program developed by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) for school nurses to equip the school nurse with current diabetes knowledge, and provide tools and resources to facilitate effective diabetes management for students at school.  It is presented by a School Nurse with a specific interest in diabetes and a Certified Diabetes Educator.
  Click here for more information.
   
  
• School Nurse Childhood Obesity Prevention Education (S.C.O.P.E.)
  S.C.O.P.E. is a live continuing education full day program developed by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN)to provide strategies for school nurses to assist students, families and the school community to address the challenges of obesity and overweight.  It is presented by a School Nurse with a specific interest in childhood obesity.  
  Click here for more information.
   
  
• Diabetes Individualized Healthcare Plan Using Standardized Language
  This document in under review for revision
   
  
• Childhood Obesity Resources
  A wide variety of Web links to resources from NASN and other leading authorities on childhood obesity.
  Click here to access.
   
  
• Position Statements:
  - Delegation (2006)
  - School Nurse Role in Care and Management of the Child with Diabetes in the School Setting (2006)
  - Overweight Children and Adolescents (2002)
   
  
• Response to Agreement on in-school care of students with diabetes
  NASN responds to the 2007 settlement case regarding care of students with diabetes that resulted from a class action lawsuit between the American Diabetes Association and the California Department of Education.
  Click here for more information. (member log in required)

National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP): http://www.yourdiabetesinfo.org  
- NDEP Resources for Children and Adolescents: http://www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/youth/youth.htm  
- NDEP Children and Adolescent Workgroup Articles for the School Nurse: http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=648
- NDEP Resources for Health, Education and Business Professionals: http://ndep.nih.gov/resources/resources.htm 
- NDEP Publication Catalog: http://www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/catalog.htm 
- NDEP overview and information on the CDC web site: http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ndep/ 
- NDEP Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed – A Guide for School Personnel (includes a Quick Reference Emergency Plan for a Student with Diabetes): http://www.ndep.nih.gov/resources/school.htm 

  
NDEP News & Notes
View the latest issue or subscribe.
 
 
 
NASN endorses the National Diabetes Goal
On May 7, 2008, national leaders in health care business, government, and education in Washington, D.C., gathered to support a new unified goal designed to reverse the upward trend of diabetes in the United States.
http://www.nationaldiabetesgoal.com/
 
Children with Diabetes: http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International: http://www.jdrf.org 

American Diabetes Association: http://www.diabetes.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Diabetes Translation: http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes

Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes: http://www.barbaradaviscenter.org 

SEARCH For Diabetes in Youth
A multi-center study of diabetes in children and youth
SEARCH is a multi-center study funded by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) and NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases). The study focuses on children and youth in the U.S. who have diabetes.
http://www.searchfordiabetes.org/public/provider/index.cfm 
 
Treatment Options for type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents and Youth (TODAY)
TODAY is a nationwide research study to find the best ways to treat young people with type 2 diabetes. We are looking for volunteers who have type 2 diabetes and are between 10 to 17 years old to be in the study.
http://www.todaystudy.org/index.cgi