Lesson Plan
Sugar Smart Lesson Plan
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to describe the two main types of diabetes, identify common symptoms, and explain basic management strategies.
Understanding diabetes promotes health awareness, encourages empathy for peers or family members living with the condition, and equips students with basic self-care knowledge.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Quiz & Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Sugar Smart: Understanding Diabetes
What Is Diabetes?
Types of Diabetes
Common Symptoms
Managing Blood Sugar
Next: Scenario Discussion
Activity
Quiz
Diabetes Quick Quiz
Reading
Slide Deck
Diabetes: Classroom Guide for Teachers
What Is Diabetes?
IHP & 504 Plan
Daily Classroom Management
Recognizing Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Recognizing Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar)
Escalation & Confidentiality
Slide Deck
Sugar Smart: Understanding Diabetes
What Is Diabetes?
Types of Diabetes
Common Symptoms
Managing Blood Sugar
Next: Scenario Discussion
Diabetes: Classroom Guide for Teachers
What Is Diabetes?
IHP & 504 Plan
Daily Classroom Management
Recognizing Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Recognizing Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar)
Escalation & Confidentiality
