Schools should be aware of a recent FDA approved intranasally administered glucagon drug for Type 4 diabetic emergencies. The Department of Public Instruction recommends that the drug be administered by a trained person or licensed school nurse. Please review the materials below with your school’s nurse and legal counsel. See page 45 of the WCRIS 2018 – 19 Legal Handbook for more information on administering glucagon.
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