Parents urge Newton County Schools to act on diabetes monitoring for students

Aug 25

Written By FOLLOWT1Ds

“NEWTON COUNTY — At the Newton County Schools Board of Education meeting on Aug. 19, the most prominent discussion came from parents advocating for stronger protections and accommodations for children living with Type 1 diabetes.

During the public participation segment, several parents delivered emotional testimonies describing the risks their children face each day without proper monitoring in place.

Calls for remote monitoring

Parents urged the district to allow school nurses to use the Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) “Follow” app, which would let them track students’ blood sugar levels in real time. Currently, only parents have access to these alerts, leaving gaps in school safety.”

Guinevere Grant

Updated: Aug 25, 2025, 4:49 PM

Published: Aug 25, 2025, 4:45 PM

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