DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison advanced legislation that would ensure that schools can provide undesignated prescription glucagon to students with diabetes suffering from a hypoglycemia emergency.
“Diabetes is a life-long disease that requires timely and attentive maintenance to ensure proper blood sugar levels,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “It is imperative that our school professionals are not only equipped with proper training, but have access to life-saving medication that can help avert hypoglycemic emergencies.”
Glucagon is a life-saving medication used to treat severe hypoglycemia, which works by raising blood glucose levels to a safer range. Leaving hypoglycemia emergencies untreated can lead to confusion, seizures or even loss of consciousness.
Roughly 300,000 children across the nation have Type 1 Diabetes, and without school access to lifesaving medication, it can be difficult for a student to get the care they need during a hypoglycemic emergency.
Senate Bill 3051 would allow a school district, public, charter or non-public school to maintain a supply of undesignated glucagon, a supply that is not prescribed to a specific person. It also would require a school nurse or other trained personnel to provide and administer the undesignated glucagon to students.
“By equipping our schools with undesignated glucagon, we are ensuring that children can continue to get the medical care they need while in the classroom,” said Morrison.
Senate Bill 3051 passed the Senate Thursday, and now heads to the House for further consideration.
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