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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It defeats the purpose if people know about it in advance[/quote]

I don't expect a heads up every time, but the first time? Yes. Give us a chance to know if you're going to damage a 10K medical device.[/quote]
Exemptions are supposed to be made if you coordinate with the principal or school nurse.  https://www.fcps.edu/weapons-detection-pilot-frequently-asked-questions-faqs[/quote]

For surprise screenings,  the school nurse or an admin should be in front of the metal detactors pulling those kids out of line.

The school knows who the type 1 diabetics are.

The metal detactors should also have big prominent signs warning those with medical devices to ask for assistance

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A weapons detector won't damage an insulin pump or CGM.  The risk is that it will change the programming and cause it to dose the insulin incorrectly.  Obviously, this is a significant risk, but it's a risk to the wearer, not to the device itself.

One option for insulin pumps and CGM's is to detach them and reattach after screening.  A bigger issue is kids with implanted devices like pacemakers.  [/quote]

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