EdnBama
01-18-2006, 09:33 AM
The full article is here (http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_3412559).
A snippet:
For thousands of Utah children with diabetes, the possibility of a low blood-sugar emergency is a constant threat - even at school. But current law prevents school workers from administering glucagon to save children from serious health consequences, or even death.
A bill allowing school personnel to administer glucagon after voluntary training received a positive recommendation Tuesday from the Senate Education Committee and will proceed to the Senate floor. Sen. Patrice Arent, D-Murray, is the sponsor.
The bill allows students to bring diabetes medication to school and self-administer it if their parents and health-care providers give permission. In emergencies, it allows trained school personnel to administer glucagon.
A snippet:
For thousands of Utah children with diabetes, the possibility of a low blood-sugar emergency is a constant threat - even at school. But current law prevents school workers from administering glucagon to save children from serious health consequences, or even death.
A bill allowing school personnel to administer glucagon after voluntary training received a positive recommendation Tuesday from the Senate Education Committee and will proceed to the Senate floor. Sen. Patrice Arent, D-Murray, is the sponsor.
The bill allows students to bring diabetes medication to school and self-administer it if their parents and health-care providers give permission. In emergencies, it allows trained school personnel to administer glucagon.