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Diabetes

Diabetes. By: April Bushman. Overview. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the individual has high blood sugar. The disorder stays with the person for life and must be regulated by use of insulin.

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Diabetes

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  1. Diabetes By: April Bushman

  2. Overview • Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the individual has high blood sugar. The disorder stays with the person for life and must be regulated by use of insulin. • Diabetes can be caused by too little insulin, resistance to insulin or both. Approximately 25% of individuals diagnosed with diabetes are children. • There are two different types of diabetes: type I and type II. Type I diabetes is a lifelong disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to properly control blood sugar levels. This type of diabetes can occur in anyone but mainly occurs in children and/or adolescents. In type I diabetes, there is a lack of insulin being produced by the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ in the body located behind the stomach. Type II, different from Type I, is just an insufficiency of insulin production, not a complete lack of it.

  3. Signs and Symptoms • Frequent trips to the restroom • Excessive thirst • Unexplained weight loss • Weakness/Fatigue • Nausea/Vomitting • Dry, itchy skin Blurred vision, skin that is dry or itchy, frequent infections or cuts and bruises that take a long time to heal are also signs that something is amiss. Again, when these signs are associated with diabetes, they are the result of high glucose levels in the body. Signs of Type II diabetes are headaches, infections that are hard to heal such as cuts

  4. Management • When dealing with a young child diagnosed with diabetes, it is important that the teacher become familiar with the child’s specific case, treatment and medical care. Those with type I diabetes must be administered insulin several times a day and have their diets and daily activity monitored closely. • Children with type II diabetes do not have to be quite as strict as those with type I. Usually this can be controlled by a disciplined diet and careful awareness. • It is vital that arrangements be made with the parent and teacher before the school year begins so that the best interest of the child and his/her health is at hand. This way, parents can inform teachers of any specific behaviors or needs the child may have. Knowledge of dietary restrictions and medical procedures are important for the safety and health of the child. • It is important that the child keeps close watch of his/her glucose levels by use of a test strip if necessary. Monitoring and regulating glucose level can prevent many medical emergencies.

  5. Teacher Duties • As a teacher, I would make it a point to make the child feel very comfortable coming to me with any questions, concerns, health issues, etc. • I would develop a close relationship with the family to insure that I am fully knowledgeable of the child’s specific condition, medical needs and dietary restrictions. • I think the most important aspect however, is insuring that the child feels comfortable enough to come to me with any concerns. The child needs to have a known support system at school as well as at home to ensure the best care possible.

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