Pennsylvania Diabetes Safe at School Care

Pennsylvania Diabetes School Care Legislation

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# 173:

9:21 am PDT, Oct 15, Carol Sipf, Pennsylvania
It's pretty bad when you send you child to school and they get insulin for what they think they are eating and they get to the cafeteria and the entire menu has changed. The school didn't bother to notify anyone!!! Big problem on their hands.

# 172:

6:21 am PDT, Sep 28, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania

# 171:

10:56 am PDT, Sep 21, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
I have a kindergartener with type 1 diabetes going to private school. The school does not have the resources for care for my son. I have put my third child in daycare so that I can be at school for my son. I am fortunate that my wife has a good job so I can do this. If that were not the case we would have had 2 - 3 emergency calls already this year with highs and lows. The school district is now working on a plan to help supply someone so I can stay home with my thrid child, however, I am somehow a little skeptical at this time.

# 170:

5:48 pm PDT, Sep 18, Betty Holt, Pennsylvania
My grandson was diagnosed with diabeties a year ago. I would like to know that he is safe while attending school, that there are people present who know how to administer emergency care if needed. I also would like him to feel free to visit the nurse when he feels sick, and to be allowed to eat when he needs to. I worry about him on the long bus home after school. Are bus drivers trained in dealing with medical emergencies? Children need to feel accepted no matter their physical challenges.

# 169:

12:32 pm PDT, Sep 18, Becky Carrick, Pennsylvania
My son was DX 2008.I thank God everyday that he has a great nurse and staff.ALL children need to feel safe at school

# 168:

8:46 am PDT, Aug 20, Robyn Erler, California

# 167:

1:57 pm PDT, Aug 13, Brian Shuler, Pennsylvania

# 166:

11:33 am PDT, Aug 12, Ellen Krueger, Pennsylvania
My son was diagnosed with Type 1 one year ago, just after he turned three. I am already very concerned about his health and safety when the time comes for him to go off to school.

# 165:

2:01 pm PDT, Aug 4, Sandra Mastele, Pennsylvania
Please help us pass this crazy legislation - it should not even come to this - my son should be able to receive a glucagon shot from whomever is trained at the school to give it. Please help!!

# 164:

1:53 pm PDT, Aug 4, Stacy Petrovitch, Illinois
My nephew has juvenile Type 1 diabetes. His is only 11 and the thought that his well being is in jeopardy because of a poorly written legislation is ridiculous. Diabetes is life threatening every day without having to think that he can't go to a school without being able to have a glucogone shot if needed. Just like first aid and cpr, teachers as well as school staff can be trained and certified if needed to administer this life saving shot. The Commonwealth of PA is asking for civil lawsuits to happen, just like in Ventura County in Ca, the Department of Education was sued. Does it really have to come down to this?, just amend the current legislation, why so many signatures are required is mind blowing as well. Just do the right thing and amend.

# 163:

10:57 am PDT, Aug 3, J. H. De Loach San Antonio TX, Texas
Diabetes is a heavy burden to carry; don't let it be a death warrant by neglect due to a silly law. Anyone can give a simple shot--and save a life!

# 162:

3:37 pm PDT, Aug 2, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
Fortunately the school that my son (who is insulin dependant) attends has excellent policies that ensure his safety. It is my hope that all children in Pennsylvania would be provided the same.

# 161:

7:16 pm PDT, Jul 31, MaryAngela Ogg, Pennsylvania

# 160:

11:23 am PDT, Jul 31, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
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# 159:

6:28 am PDT, Jul 31, Joseph Kocay, Pennsylvania

# 158:

5:47 am PDT, Jul 31, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
I work with 3 students with diabetes....it is vital to have the up to date instruction for me and my staff in order to best serve their needs.

# 157:

4:38 am PDT, Jul 31, Frederick Mastele, Connecticut
Please consider the number of children that will benefit if this bill is passed.

# 156:

8:18 pm PDT, Jul 30, Eugene Mastele, Pennsylvania
My son has diabetes and should he need a GLUCAGON shot the time it takes for the paramedics to get there could make a real difference if his blood sugar goes t low!!!!!!!! there are teachers that have been trained to give him the shot if he needs it. This legislation really sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!

# 155:

8:05 pm PDT, Jul 30, Michael Bandola, Pennsylvania

# 154:

6:44 pm PDT, Jul 30, Philip Jackson, Pennsylvania

# 153:

6:06 pm PDT, Jul 30, Theresa Jackson, Pennsylvania
Since my daughter was diagnosed with Type I diabetes 2 years ago, the personnel at our little parochial school have been very supportive and willing receive training to assist her any way they can. Unfortunately the Pittsburgh Board of Education Nurse who is responsible for medical oversight at the school says that unless amended, the current law will not allow for administration of insulin or glucagon by any non-medical school personal under any conditions at any time. Since she is only in school one or two days a week at most, this leaves the diabetic children here at grave risk. Please pass this bill to protect our children.

# 152:

6:56 pm PDT, Jul 18, Mary Klem, Pennsylvania

# 151:

12:27 am PDT, Jul 12, Name not displayed, New York
As a mother of a diabetic child, diagnosed at 15 months now 10 years I had to quit my career. I have run to my daughters school to give her treatment as no one else can or will. Please make a change.

# 150:

5:34 pm PDT, Jul 5, Rita Murphy, Pennsylvania

# 149:

5:25 pm PDT, Jun 24, Stan Smith, Texas

# 148:

6:57 pm PDT, Jun 22, Sherrie Vertolomo, Pennsylvania

# 147:

6:29 pm PDT, Jun 18, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
We spend much time, resources and effort protecting the rights of troublesome kids who are healthy. I am sure most diabetic students are very mature and not a problem at all due to the issues they deal with and the maturity they must have to deal with their disease. Let's protect them and their rights as well.

# 146:

11:35 am PDT, Jun 17, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania

# 145:

10:31 am PDT, Jun 17, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania

# 144:

3:57 am PDT, Jun 16, Mark Wesling, Pennsylvania
This law will ensure children with diabetes will have less chance of a life threatening reaction while at school.

# 143:

7:20 pm PDT, Jun 15, Lillian Harris, Pennsylvania
My 8 year old daughter has Type 1 diabetes and I cannot imagine having a school with personnel who are not in tune with her disease. Please help our kids to be safe while they are at their "job" -- school --while we (their primary care givers) are at ours.

# 142:

2:57 pm PDT, Jun 15, Jean Hennessy, Pennsylvania

# 141:

8:37 am PDT, Jun 15, Shannon Bonner, Pennsylvania

# 140:

6:44 pm PDT, Jun 14, Dawn Sweeney, Pennsylvania
This legislation will directly impact and improve my 14-year-old daughter's school day. Please enact this legislation as soon as possible to help these children who work so hard to stay healthy and alive.

# 139:

1:44 pm PDT, Jun 12, Edward Wierzbicki, Pennsylvania
Taking this step to ensure the safety of our children helps to protect the future of the Commonwealth. It stands to reason that healthier children will make healthier, more productive adults as they grow. This will decrease medical expenditures. If a cure is found within the next 10-15 years (as anticipated by the medical community) then keeping these children healthy until that time is necessary for keeping medical costs low. Diabetes is a disease that is manageable with the proper education and discipline.

# 138:

8:29 pm PDT, Jun 11, Scott Stahlnecker, Pennsylvania
Our son was diagnosed with Type One at age 16. He is very responsible in maintaining his sugar levels. "Took the bull by the horns" so to speek. It's been 2 yrs now and the care we received at our school was mediocre at best. The school nurse was a great help but some of the faculty flat out refused to do anything even if my son needed immediate care. "We'll have to dial 911" was the response. When a small amount of education and training will save lives.

# 137:

6:53 pm PDT, Jun 11, Andrew Wierzbicki, Pennsylvania
My daughter was diagnosed with diabetes at 2 1/2. Ever since her diagnoses her mother and myself have taken the neccessary steps to give her a normal life and not let her diabetes hold her back. We want her to have the same experiences that other children her age have in school. Passing this law will bring us one step closer to that. It will give us peace of mind that she is taken care of during the day while being given the same educational opportunities that both her mother and myself had.

# 136:

6:38 pm PDT, Jun 11, June Dinger, Pennsylvania

# 135:

3:19 pm PDT, Jun 11, Ellen Hill, Pennsylvania
Teachers and school nurses need more education on type 1 care so that old stereo types of what diabetic children can and can't do. We have been very lucky to this point because our school nurse works part time with elderly diabetics; however, a common misconception of how to correct a low or high has been a problem when a substitues are covering.

# 134:

7:13 am PDT, Jun 11, Daphne Messersmith, Pennsylvania
Dear Senator, Growing up in the Penn Manor (Lancaster County) School District, my son Joshua, a type 1 diabetic, experienced the ignorance of teachers and coaches. They continually failed to attend to his medical records, respond to his low blood sugar reactions and to understand his special needs. Please work to pass this bill. Maybe then, teachers and school staff will pay attention, be smart and help our kids stay healthy. thank you

# 133:

6:40 am PDT, Jun 11, Kathaleen Lilley, Pennsylvania

# 132:

6:19 am PDT, Jun 11, Lisa Weiser, Pennsylvania

# 131:

4:13 am PDT, Jun 11, Kori Landis, Pennsylvania

# 130:

5:55 pm PDT, Jun 10, Robert Reed, Pennsylvania

# 129:

5:06 pm PDT, Jun 10, Todd Landau, Pennsylvania

# 128:

3:55 pm PDT, Jun 10, Hannah Wierzbicki, Pennsylvania
My daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2006 and will be going into Kindergarten this fall. We need to ensure that our children are safe and healthy when they are at school, and school nurses and staff have necessary training and education.

# 127:

3:51 pm PDT, Jun 10, Courtney Zeppuhar, Pennsylvania

# 126:

2:48 pm PDT, Jun 10, Klaudie Rankine, Pennsylvania

# 125:

11:04 am PDT, Jun 10, Barbara Bucks, Pennsylvania
My Grandaughter has type 1 diabetes and I feel very strongly that she should have the same rights and be treated just like any other child.

# 124:

11:02 am PDT, Jun 10, Karen Sheriff, Pennsylvania
My now 15 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes on July 3, 2008 (when she was 14). As the parent of a Type 1 diabetic, I realize how important it is to educate school administrators/teachers/personnel in at least the basics of diabetic care. More and more children are being newly diagnosed each year. My daughter attends a relatively small high school of approximately 500 students (grades 9-12) and of those, there are approximately eight (8), Type 1 diabetics. That statistic alone is staggering. Her school nurse is just phenomenal in her care and understanding of what these students face each and every day. However, she alone, cannot always be there and it is crucial that there are additional school personnel who can address situations that arise in the course of the school day, during field trips, extra-cirrular activities, etc. Thank you for your attention.

# 123:

10:39 am PDT, Jun 10, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania

# 122:

10:34 am PDT, Jun 10, Tom Morgan, Pennsylvania

# 120:

10:31 am PDT, Jun 10, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania

# 119:

9:48 am PDT, Jun 10, June Gilmer, Pennsylvania

# 118:

9:18 am PDT, Jun 10, Stacey Houtz, Pennsylvania

# 117:

8:47 am PDT, Jun 10, Tad Achenbach, Pennsylvania

# 116:

8:35 am PDT, Jun 10, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania

# 115:

8:33 am PDT, Jun 10, Scott Krall, Pennsylvania

# 114:

8:22 am PDT, Jun 10, Tania Bucks, Pennsylvania

# 113:

8:17 am PDT, Jun 10, Jill Gingrich, Pennsylvania
I have a 2 year old daughter with Diabetes. Personally, I am scared to death of the time when she starts school, and am unsure how she is cared for. She receives insulin, 5 times a day.

# 112:

8:00 am PDT, Jun 10, Natascha Wilburn, Pennsylvania
I am a mother of a 6 yr old Type 1 Diabetes Child, and me and my child would feel better and more secure with knowing that every one involved with her every day/ all day challenge is educated on what to do!

# 111:

7:59 am PDT, Jun 10, Patricia Wagoner, Pennsylvania

# 110:

7:38 am PDT, Jun 10, Robert Wilson RPh, Pennsylvania
As a grandparent and Advocate of a child in school this legislation is paramont to school safety

# 109:

5:53 am PDT, May 27, Linda Brennan, New Jersey
As a daughter of a diabetic, her safety at school is always a worry. Her current school only has a part time nurse 2 1/2 days a week. The rest of the time my husband and I are expected to deal with her diabetes. I have to start my own petition to gain support for full time nurses in my own school district.

# 108:

6:59 pm PDT, May 25, Marielle Tejada, Dominican Republic

# 107:

6:22 am PDT, May 9, Susan F Rzucidlo, Pennsylvania

# 106:

9:09 am PDT, Apr 29, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania

# 105:

8:14 am PDT, Apr 29, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
Children should be able to receive the care they need in our schools, whether it be by the school nurse or others who have been trained.

# 104:

8:39 pm PDT, Apr 27, Patricia Hennessey, Pennsylvania
this is a much needed law all children, especially those with cronic illness , are entitled to responsible adult supervision

# 103:

6:46 pm PDT, Apr 27, Jennifer Wingard, Pennsylvania

# 101:

4:58 pm PDT, Apr 24, Colleen Gray, Pennsylvania
Children need to have the ability to manage their diabetes the best way their parents and their doctors see fit!! Please let diabetics learn and be healthy all at the same time!

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