As diabetes technology evolves, South Carolina schools grapple with how much student monitoring is enough

“Research shows remote glucose monitoring in schools enables qualified staff to catch dangerous blood sugar changes early, reassures parents and nurses and enables students to remain in class instead of constantly pulling them out to check their sugar levels, said Christine March, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

“The shift towards using these types of technologies has really been a game changer in improving overall measures of optimal diabetes management,” March said.

The issue has recently drawn federal scrutiny. In 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice reached a settlement with a Tennessee school district after allegations that it discriminated against a student by refusing to allow trained school staff to remotely monitor a 3-year-old student with Type 1 diabetes. The district modified its procedures, updated staff training and made its policies available on its website.

But some school districts still are hesitant to adopt the monitors, citing challenges such as nursing shortages, uneven training and connectivity issues.”

Nava, V. (2026, September 21). As diabetes technology evolves, SC schools grapple with how much student monitoring is enough. The Post and Courier. Read Here: https://www.postandcourier.com/education-lab/diabetes-technology-schools-monitoring-berkeley-county/article_6db80030-2691-403c-bf99-91108d7bccc5.html