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However, this presents challenges to exam centres due to the JCQ restrictions on devices. Other medical conditions are also being monitored through mobile phones, so this guidance may help with those cases too.  \nOften centres have queries on how to navigate this important topic. While no centre wants to put a student at a disadvantage, it is important that a student does not have an unfair advantage due to being able to access the internet on a mobile phone during an exam.  \nUnder equality laws, diabetes is classed as a disability, and this means awarding bodies, schools and colleges are required to make reasonable adjustments to make sure students are not placed at a disadvantage. Stress and a change in eating habits due to the exam schedule can make a huge difference to these students, causing their medical conditions to be affected.  \nEvery student is different, and their medical condition and how they manage it can be different too. We would recommend a meeting with the student, their family and any appropriate staff in your centre to discuss their current situation and any concerns or arrangements that can be put in place. What works for one student may not work for another. Each situation needs to be considered individually; one student may be very experienced at managing their condition and would prefer to be in the main room with their peers, while another might find that managing their blood sugars is more challenging and their levels can be quite unstable, so they may need a smaller room due to concerns about disturbing others or needing to ask for additional help.  \nDiabetes UK has a brilliant Diabetes UK School pack which can help you with the meeting.  \nMock exams provide an excellent chance to try out students’ requirements and see how they get on and give the Exams team more understanding of what may need to be put in place.  \nStudents may need access arrangements or special consideration – or both.  \nA glossary of terms and additional information is included at the end of this document. If the student needs medical assistance, someone trained in first aid would ideally be best to help.  \n© 2025 AQA  \n3  \nMEDICAL MOBILES GUIDANCE AUTUMN 2025  \nAccess arrangements  \nCommon adjustments for students with diabetes might include:  \n taking their blood sugar meter into the exam  \n supervised rest breaks 160  \n taking drinks and snacks into the exam to prevent or treat a hypo  \n taking insulin treatment into the exam to treat hyperglycaemia. This may involve using an insulin pen to inject insulin or using their insulin pump to deliver a bolus (insulin dose)  \n permitting more toilet breaks as students experiencing high blood sugar levels may need to urinate more often. They may also need to access water or sugar free drinks as high blood sugar levels can make people feel very thirsty  \n a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) or insulin pump which is read/controlled via an app on a mobile device.  \nA CGM (continuous glucose monitor) and/or pump is commonly used by students to manage their diabetes via an app on their mobile phone. Some CGMs and pumps can be used with a standalone reader or controller in place of a phone. These do not connect with the internet.  \nAs mobile phones are not allowed as standard, you can request approval for this by submitting an application via Access Arrangements Online. A Form 9 confirming the student’s medical condition and the need to access their mobile phone during an exam must be completed. 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