If the child is unwell, their blood glucose levels may rise. This can happen even if the child just has a cold. High blood glucose levels may cause them to be thirsty, with the need to go to the loo more frequently. If teaching staff notice this during the day, they should report it to the child’s parents/carers so the necessary adjustments can be made to the insulin dose.
If the child vomits at school, call their parents/carers. Should the child continue to vomit, take them to the nearest Accident and Emergency department.