if i am a diabetic and i need sugar when evur i can but i am not allowed gum in school?

Question

i am a diebetic and i get most of my sugar during the day out of gum and now the schools wont let u chew gum during school what else could i do to get through the day without my sugars going low.

Answer 1

With glucose tablets, you can get them at most grocery stores, and the first time you pass out from low blood sugar the school will change its tune, give the tablets to the school nurse and go to her and take one. good luck

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The school must make provisions for you, but I doubt that gum is going to fly. There are lots of other choices already mentioned, like hard candy and glucose tablets. If you're having a lot of trouble keeping your blood sugar up during school hours you should see your doctor to make some changes to your treatment. I have a friend who is very insulin sensitive, it's often called "brittle" and know that there are some people who have a harder time with keeping their glucose levels stable. If you've already made adjustments, tried different insulins, etc. you might see about getting an insulin pump. It's much easier to fine tune the insulin delivery and get your off that roller coaster! In the meantime, get the paper work needed to allow you do what you need to in order to keep your blood sugar up.

Answer 4

Nearly all diabetics can maintain a proper blood sugar level by eating a proper breakfast and lunch. I highly doubt that you require these sugar fixes on a constant basis. I believe you are milking your situation to allow you to chew gum in class. Gum is not a good source of sugar at any rate, the sugars would be released in the first few minutes of chewing, just as if you had a cookie or a piece of fruit.

Answer 5

I agree with Lily and Bruce that you need an adjustment to your diet and your insulin intake if you are not able to stabilize your blood sugar throughout the day. Consult with your physician about this matter. As for the snack in school, if you have an emergency low, you should be following the guidelines provided you for treatment. The diabetic clinic will be able to provide some educational materials for each of your teachers and the office staff so that they can ensure that you get the correct treament for the low. This is mandated in Ontario and the schools have a plan of action. Speak to your school principal as to what they have in place to provide a safe environment for you.

Answer 6

ok well gum doesnt have that much sugar (ive been diabetic for 20 years) make sure you have glucose tabs with you and make sure your teachers know you're diabetic. you will be allowed a snack during the day. bring some grahmcrackers or and apple with you and eat it before lunch. then when lunch comes around eat that and have another snack when you get home. gum wont do much for you.

Answer 7

i would think that if you got a note from the doctor explaining you were diabetic that the school would have to allow you either chewing gum or hard candies if your sugars droped to low.... or you could try maintaining your sugars by balanced meals at breakfast and lunch

Answer 8

You can get a note from your doctor explaining that you need hard candy which would probably would be allowed over gum. The docs I work for have to write them all the time.

Answer 9

Get glucose tablets from the drugstore. Almost any candy will do, but glucose will help you out in school if you get in trouble for candy.

Answer 10

use some other form of sugar that you can carry with you such as candy (mentos, life savers, etc) or those glocuse tablets which work well