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- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
A new helpline for parents of children with diabetes is being launched to make sure schools are giving children the care they are entitled to.
It comes after Huddersfield University research revealed some schools are unsympathetic to youngsters with the disease.
The study by Dr Jo Brooks said ignorance of the condition could lead to bullying and youngsters failing to manage their diabetes.
The hotline, being set up by charity Diabetes UK in Halifax and Huddersfield, is part of the charity’s Make the Grade campaign which aims to make sure children with Type 1 diabetes are supported during all school activities.
Parents and carers have told the charity their children are being refused help with their insulin or refused a snack when they need it to help treat low blood glucose levels. Others are prevented from going on school outings and trips.
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/new-helpline-parents-children-diabetes-7554896
It comes after Huddersfield University research revealed some schools are unsympathetic to youngsters with the disease.
The study by Dr Jo Brooks said ignorance of the condition could lead to bullying and youngsters failing to manage their diabetes.
The hotline, being set up by charity Diabetes UK in Halifax and Huddersfield, is part of the charity’s Make the Grade campaign which aims to make sure children with Type 1 diabetes are supported during all school activities.
Parents and carers have told the charity their children are being refused help with their insulin or refused a snack when they need it to help treat low blood glucose levels. Others are prevented from going on school outings and trips.
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/new-helpline-parents-children-diabetes-7554896
