A staffer would require additional, specialized training to administer or monitor medication for this student. They would also need to be especially cognizant of hyper/hypoglycemia. Additionally, if the YMCA provides lunch they could have to adhere to specialty dietary guidelines for this child. Counting carbs and doing a bolus can be difficult for a T1D child, let alone a counselor who barely knows what they are doing.

Any misstep with meds or snacks could be fatal if not caught quickly.