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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Lynn Dunn, RN BSN - Director of Nursing Mary Giuliana, RN BSN – Nurse - RMHS/Rise Preschool Cindy Ventura, RN BSN – Nurse – Coolidge Middle School Diabetes in the Classroom Let’s Educate the Educator - Diabetes Management in a School Setting
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator I.The Physiology of Diabetes II.Challenges Children and Teens Face III.District Wellness Initiatives Presentation Topics
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator - Physiology of Diabetes The Physiology of Diabetes Mary Giuliana, RN BSN - RMHS/Rise Preschool
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Normal Metabolism - Physiology of Diabetes
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Type 1 Vs. Type 2 Diabetes Type 1 Type 2 “Juvenile diabetes” Insulin dependent Cause unknown, possible genetic and environmental factors “Adult onset” May be treated with diet, exercise and oral meds. O besity can be a factor - Physiology of Diabetes
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Incidence Each year over 15,000 children are diagnosed with diabetes in the US The prevalence of Type 1 diabetes is 1 per every 523 youth age 1-19. Source:JDRF - Physiology of Diabetes
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Signs of Hypoglycemia Dizziness, nervousness, personality change, vision changes, sweating, hunger, lightheadedness, inability to concentrate - Physiology of Diabetes
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Glucagon Administration Kit - Physiology of Diabetes
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Signs of Hyperglycemia Headache Thirst Frequent urination Drowsiness Lethargy Confusion Sweating Fruity odor on the breath - Physiology of Diabetes
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Insulin Pump - Physiology of Diabetes
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens … and the many challenges they face! Cindy Ventura, RN BSN – Coolidge Middle School - Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Life threatening Doesn’t go away Type I - Juvenile Diabetes - Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator The Primary Goal …is to control the diabetes; Don’t let it control you. - Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Strikes children suddenly Dependent on insulin for life Requires injection or pump Facts about Juvenile Diabetes Carries the constant threat of devastating complications - Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Need for Constant Attention Finger-stick 3-5 times/day Multiple insulin injections Continuous infusion pump “What bothers me the most is sticking myself several times a day” - Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Effect on Students School Day Loss of Class time Caused by effects of Hyper- & Hypo-glycemia Frequent visits to health office Escorted or phone call to the health office Impact on school activities e.g. fieldtrips, special events involving food - Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Fieldtrips = A lot of additional planning ! Diabetic supplies include: Glucometer Testing strips Lancets Alcohol wipes Insulin on ice Syringes Extra snacks: graham crakers juice boxes glucose tabs Documents Diabetic Emergency Care Plan Parental & Physician Phone #s - Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Fieldtrips – Other Concerns Students need to find a private place to test themselves. Student may be non-compliant - Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Special Events involving Food Examples: - Spanish Luncheon - Science Olympiad Day - Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Other Challenges Emotional issues involving students who are diabetic Unable to snack Unable to “sleep in” May be difficult to manage especially during adolescence - Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Misconceptions EDUCATION is the Key ! - Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Each Student is Unique Helping each Student control the disease Helping each Student control the disease Some are more open Most do not like to be different Important to have a close support network for emotional well-being.Important to have a close support network for emotional well-being. - Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator - District Wellness Initiatives District Wellness Initiatives Lynn Dunn, RN BSN - Director of Nursing Reading Public Schools
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator District Wellness Initiatives - District Wellness Initiatives “ Promote a healthy productive, learning environment for students with diabetes ”
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator District Wellness Initiatives “Reduce the number of absences of diabetic students” - District Wellness Initiatives
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator District Wellness Initiatives “Reduce classroom disruptions and disturbances” - District Wellness Initiatives
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator “ Help insure an effective response in case of diabetes related emergencies” - District Wellness Initiatives District Wellness Initiatives
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Sample Nursing Care Plan - District Wellness Initiatives
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Sample 504 Plan - District Wellness Initiatives
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Insulin Delivery (2 min video) - Living with Diabetes in Children and Teens
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April 16-17, 2009 Reading Public Schools Diabetes in the Classroom – Let’s Educate the Educator Lynn Dunn, RN BSN - Director of Nursing Mary Giuliana, RN BSN – Nurse - RMHS/Rise Preschool Cindy Ventura, RN BSN – Nurse – Coolidge Middle School Diabetes in the Classroom Thank you for attending ! - Diabetes in the Classroom
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