§ Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbottsasked Her Majesty's Government:
What studies have been made of the impact of hypoglycaemia on the peformance and behaviour of school children and university students. [HL3154]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathA considerable amount of research has been carried out into the control of diabetes in children and young people, including the avoidance of hypoglycaemia. This has informed the Diabetes National Service Framework standards for children and young people. We published the standards in December 2001. The guidance onSupporting Pupils with Medical Needs, issued jointly by 140WA the then Department of Education and Employment and the Department of Health, includes advice on the recognition of hypoglycaemic reaction in pupils and the appropriate steps for teachers and school staff to take.