Diabetic students can snack during exams, says CBSE
Posted on: 22/Feb/2017 12:26:38 PM
The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, has issued a circular which says that students suffering from Type-I diabetes can now take snacks during Class X and Class XII board examinations.
According to the circular, a significant number of children suffer from Type-I diabetes and need insulin injections at regular intervals to keep their blood glucose levels in check. These children need frequent meals to avoid hypoglycemia which may otherwise affect their performance. Such students can carry items like sugar tablets, fruits, snacks and water to the examination centre which has to be kept with invigilators. Such students can carry items like sugar tablets, fruits, snacks and water to the examination centre which has to be kept with invigilators.
