Children who take insulin twice a day and younger children, irrespective of the way they take insulin, may need snacks between meals.
Snacks may need to be eaten during class time but if the times can coincide, they are best eaten at break. If you feel the class should understand why the child is having a snack, first ask the child how they feel about having their diabetes explained to the class.
The choice of food will depend on the individual child but could include:
- small roll/sandwich
- portion of fruit
- dried fruit
- cereal bar
- biscuits.
Older children who take insulin with meals or who are on a pump may not need snacks between meals. The child’s parent/carer or PDSN will advise you whether snacks are required.