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Take care of your diabetes when you're at school or at work:

• Follow your meal plan.
• Take your medicines and check your blood glucose as usual.
• Tell your teachers, friends, or close co-workers about the signs of low blood glucose. You may need their help if your blood glucose drops too low.
• Keep snacks nearby and carry some with you at all times to treat low blood glucose.
• Tell your company nurse or school nurse that you have diabetes.

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