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School Smartphone Bans—Unintended Consequences for Students With Diabetes?—Reply
In Reply We thank March et al for their thoughtful letter arguing that accommodations be made in school smartphone bans for children with diabetes who use them as part of a glucose management plan. While other, non–phone-based technological solutions to meet their needs may exist or could easily be developed, in the...
- Published: 13 Apr 2026, 12:00 am (UTC)
- Updated: 13 Apr 2026, 12:00 am (UTC)
- Specialty: Research Highlights
- Source: JAMA Pediatrics
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In Reply We thank March et al for their thoughtful letter arguing that accommodations be made in school smartphone bans for children with diabetes who use them as part of a glucose management plan. While other, non–phone-based technological solutions to meet their needs may exist or could easily be developed, in the interim, exceptions should be made on a case-by-case basis. We believe that the benefits of not being distracted during school apply equally to all students.
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In Reply We thank March et al for their thoughtful letter arguing that accommodations be made in school smartphone bans for children with diabetes who use them as part of a glucose management plan. While other, non–phone-based technological solutions to meet their needs may exist or could easily be developed, in the interim, exceptions should be made on a case-by-case basis. We believe that the benefits of not being distracted during school apply equally to all students.
Original source: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2847693