Monday, 3 November 2014

YOUR CHILD AND DIABETES


YOUR CHILD AND DIABETES







Type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in children, although Type 2 diabetes is now on the rise. If your child has been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be feeling overwhelmed and worried, therefore we aim to provide you with information to help you and your child manage their diabetes.

You will find tips on how to encourage your child to eat healthy foods and getting them interested in physical activity. We help you prepare for your child’s diabetes care, by giving you information on testing your child’s blood glucose levels, the different types of insulin and how to manage insulin injections. Many parents may feel worried about their child with diabetes going to school, therefore we aim to reassure you by giving you advice on how to help your child receive good support at school.

Information for children and teenagers













Under-fives with diabetes


Check out our downloadable resource sheet, Teach your Tot about Diabetes, which covers the basic aspects of living with diabetes, there are 10 resource sheets in the set:

  1. Introduction

  2. Treatment

  3. Blood glucose testing

  4. Fruit and veg bingo game

  5. Healthy, balanced meal jigsaw

  6. Hypos - feelings

  7. Hypos - treatment

  8. Physical activity - puzzle

  9. Physical activity - diabetes doesn't hold you back

  10. Injection sites star chart.


You can use the resource sheets individually, or work through the series. Each sheet has instructions on how to use it, and is designed to be coloured in by your child.


School


Many parents feel anxious about their child going to school with diabetes, and being concerned about whether staff can look after your child is understandable. It takes time to fully understand diabetes, but with support school staff can become competent and confident in looking after your child.

It’s important that you communicate with the school. If it’s difficult to speak to your child’s teacher, keep a diary, which the two of you complete and pass to each other (via your child) at the start and end of each school day. In it, you could include blood glucose results or jot down if your child has had a hypo.

 

Healthcare plans







A healthcare plan is a record of your child’s medical needs at school and how they are going to be fulfilled. It’s important that everyone is involved in drawing this up. The plan should be reviewed at least annually, as treatment or needs can change.

 

Note: Teachers aren’t medically trained. So, unless they’ve taught a child with diabetes in the past, or











have experience of diabetes, their knowledge about it might be limited.

Meeting with school


When you meet with your child’s school, make sure you’re talking to the right people. At primary school, it’s vital that the class teacher and the head teacher attend, plus any relevant classroom or welfare assistants. At secondary school, meeting with a form tutor or the head of year will probably be most practical, as your child will have several different teachers for various subjects. They can then pass on any information to the rest of the teachers. Whether your child goes to primary or secondary school, the school nurse should also attend. Depending on their age, your child might want to talk about their diabetes on their own. But do offer for you or their PDSN to go with them.

Possible subjects to cover at the meeting



  • If your child takes insulin during school hours what level of help will they need?

  • Do they need help with blood tests? When? What levels are you looking for?

  • Will your child need snacks/lunch at a particular time? How will that fit into the school day?

  • Does your child need help with carb counting? Will your child need an extra snack before/during/after PE? If so, what do they need and when?

  • What hypo warning signs should school staff look out for? How should they treat a hypo?

  • What should staff do in the event of a high blood glucose level?

  • Who’s going to help your child with the practical aspects of diabetes? It’s sensible to have two people trained up in case of sickness. And all staff should know how to recognise and treat a hypo.

  • Does your child want to have their injections in a quiet, private place? Where would that be?

  • Who should the school contact in case of a problem? Provide contact details of at least two people.

  • Stress that your child doesn’t need a special diabetic diet – just the healthy, balanced diet recommended for every child – and that ‘diabetic foods’ are neither necessary nor recommended.

  • Tell staff that your child may need to eat snacks in class, either because they need a snack at a certain time, or to treat a hypo.

  • Advise school staff on what to do if your child doesn’t eat all of their meal.


Important diabetes equipment for school



  • Hypo remedies, eg glucose sweets/sugary drink/GlucoGel, plus a snack if necessary.

  • Insulin and insulin pen, plus spares in case of breakage. Insulin not in current use will need to be stored in the fridge – ask staff to keep an eye on the expiry date.

  • Blood glucose meter and strips, plus spares in case of breakage/malfunction.

  • If your child is on a pump, include spare pump equipment in case the tubing becomes blocked. This will only be worthwhile if your child can change the tubing, or if staff have been trained. If not, they’ll need an insulin pen and insulin.

  • Ketone strips (either blood or urine).


Storing supplies


Hypo remedies must be kept with your child at all times. Older children will probably keep them in their school bag. For younger children, it might be easier to have a supply in the classroom, but make sure that it goes with your child if they move class or go out to play.

Other supplies, such as your child’s insulin and blood glucose meter, should be easily accessible. Your child should be allowed to carry these around if they wish. Again, for younger children who will need help with taking insulin and/or blood tests, it may be easier to keep them in a central place. But it’s vital that everybody knows where they are in case they are needed in a hurry.

Blood tests and taking insulin


If your child needs help or supervision with blood tests or taking insulin, make sure that at least two people have been trained in case one person is absent. Your PDSN should be able to provide training. Keep staff informed of dose changes and which injection sites should be used. Let staff know whether your child is happy to inject in front of other children or whether they would like to do it in a private place. Make sure staff know your child’s usual range of blood glucose levels and what to do if levels are outside of that range.

Note: If your child is on a pump, make sure you have a plan for what to do if there is any problem with it, eg a blocked cannula.

Food



  • Stress that your child doesn’t need a special diabetic diet – just the healthy, balanced diet recommended for every child – and that 'diabetic foods' are neither necessary nor recommended.

  • If your child has any particular dietary needs, explain these to school staff.

  • Depending on your child’s insulin regimen, they may need to have meals and snacks at regular times. If so, tell staff that your child will need to be at the same lunch sitting each day, and may also have to be near the front of the queue.

  • Tell staff that your child may need to eat snacks in class, either because they need a snack at a certain time or to treat a hypo.

  • If your child needs help counting carbohydrates, think about how this can be done. For packed lunches, you can tell staff the amount of carbohydrates in each piece of food, so they can help your child work out how much insulin to have. If your child has school dinners, it may be possible for catering staff to give you menus, which usually have a nutritional breakdown.

  • Advise school staff on what to do if your child doesn’t eat all of their meal.


Physical activity


Your child should test their blood glucose levels before and after physical activity and have a snack, if necessary. If the activity is prolonged, they may need to test and/or snack during as well. Glucose tablets or a sugary drink should be kept nearby in case your child feels hypo. Anyone supervising a physical activity must be aware of your child’s diabetes.

Exams


Stress can affect blood glucose levels. Your child may need to do extra blood tests before and during exams. Teachers or invigilators need to be made aware that your child will need to take food or drink into the exam in case they feel hypo. It may be possible for your child to get extra time for an exam, eg if they lost time because of treating a hypo. Talk to staff about this.

Bullying


Some children with diabetes do get bullied about their condition. Lots don’t – but it’s important to be aware of it as a possibility. If your child is being bullied, talk to their teacher or head teacher. Schools take bullying seriously and your child’s school should have a policy on it.

Getting your child to explain about their diabetes through a school project may help. By being upfront about their diabetes, your child may find the bullies soon realise there is very little to tease them about.

Problems


While many schools have an open attitude to children with diabetes, unfortunately some are less keen to provide the level of support that your child needs. This may be down to a lack of understanding, fear of getting something wrong and putting your child in danger, fear of litigation if something does go wrong, or lack of training or support from your paediatric diabetes team. But your child has a right to access all areas of the school curriculum, including extra-curricular activities, so it’s important that you, the school and your paediatric diabetes team work together.

Top school tips



  • Give the school as much information as you can about diabetes in general and your own child’s particular needs.

  • Involve your paediatric diabetes team right from the start and ask your PDSN to join you at any meetings with school.

  • If school seems unwilling to get involved, it may be due to a lack of understanding or worries about things going wrong. Stay calm and offer clear explanations.

  • It’s a difficult balance, but try to communicate the importance of looking after diabetes properly at school without frightening staff and putting them off. Your PDSN should be able to help with this.

  • Know your rights – under the Equality Act of 2010, schools are not allowed to discriminate against pupils with a disability, and this includes diabetes.

  • Find out who will be your main contact at school regarding your child’s diabetes care.

  • Talk to your paediatric diabetes team about how they can support the school in looking after your child’s diabetes.

  • Who should the school contact in case of a problem? Make sure contact numbers are kept up to date.

  • Inform school staff straight away about any changes to your child’s diabetes management.




 

 

 

 

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Despite what some of the Reverse Your Diabetes Today reviews claim, this is NOT some “miracle” cure for Type II diabetes. It will not cure your diabetes overnight. It won’t even cure your diabetes in a week. However, if you make the changes which are recommended, then you may be able to experience significant benefits in as little as 21 days. In fact, Matt Traverso guaranteesit (the eBook is backed by a 60-day money back guarantee).

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At the heart of the book is the idea that acids are destroying our cell’s natural balance and making it impossible for cells to function. Insulin is produced by cells called beta cells in the body. These cells are surrounded by acids. If the body becomes too acidic (acidosis), insulin receptor sites are destroyed so your body cannot use the hormone. Once alkalinity is restored, the cells are able to heal themselves and diabetes is reversed.

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  • Dr. Robert Young (PH Miracle)
  • Suzy Cohen, RPh (Diabetes without Drugs)
  • Bill Gottlieb (Diabetes Studies)
  • Molly Perham (Real Food for Diabetes)
  • Dr. Deepak Chopra (Perfect Health)
  • Dr. Julian Whitaker (Reversing Diabetes)
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Who Is Matt Traverso?

matt traversoMatt Traverso is a holistic practitioner who has been coaching patients privately for over 10 years. He is also an esteemed author and has known for co-authoring the book Reverse Cancer Now. What Traverso is best known for is taking scientific findings and explaining them in a way that is understandable so people feel empowered to make changes in their everyday lives to cure disease and live healthier, happier lives.

What You Will Learn in Reverse Your Diabetes Today

  • How the drug industry puts patients into a “Diabetes Drug Trap” which makes their diabetes worse over time so they become dependent on medications
  • What is acidosis and how it affects cell health
  • The importance of pH balance
  • How our bodies create acids
  • Strategies for detoxing the body so your pancreas can produce more insulin naturally
  • Which toxins are in your food and how you can stop food cravings for them
  • Foods which alkalize your body and can help heal insulin receptors
  • Tactics for regulating blood sugar levels naturally
  • Ways to boost your body’s natural insulin-production
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There is also a really handy alkaline food chart in the eBook as well as diabetes healing recipes (alkaline recipes) which are tasty and easy to make.

alkaline food chart

Who Will Benefit from This eBook?

Reverse Your Diabetes Today was obviously written for people with diabetes. It will be most beneficial to people who have Type II diabetes and prediabetes. People with Type I diabetes can also benefit from the information in the eBook. Even though Type I diabetes is not curable, the tactics can help people regulate blood sugar so they are less reliant on medications.

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What Results Can You Expect?

Again, I reiterate in this Reverse Your Diabetes Today review that the program is NOT a miracle cure. Don’t expect results overnight. However, if you follow the advice laid out in the eBook, you can expect to see results in 21 days. If you have prediabetes, then you might experience results faster. If you have had Type II diabetes for a long time and have long eaten a toxic diet, then it will take longer before you experience benefits.

Keep in mind that this system only works if you are willing to make changes to your diet. An alkaline diet is much more involved than just “watching your carbs” or other diets which supposedly help regulate diabetes. You will need to say goodbye to junk foods, avoid even certain “healthy” foods, and include more alkaline foods in your diet. This will improve pancreas health, reduce acidosis, and allow insulin production to increase while also improving your insulin receptor health so your body can make use of the hormone.

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To see what results you are getting, you will want to monitor your insulin levels throughout the program. For people with severe Type II diabetes, this may mean blood tests. For people with less severe diabetes, it may mean keeping a log of symptoms. This is completely optional.

*One other benefit of following the alkaline diet recommended in the program is that it can help you lose weight! You can also expect junk-food cravings to go away after 1-2 weeks.

Pros of Reverse Your Diabetes Today

  • 150+ pages of information
  • Explains complex medical and scientific information in a way which is easy to understand
  • Can help anyone improve their health naturally
  • Completely flexible and can be adapted to anyone’s lifestyle
  • No need to buy supplements or rely on medications
  • Includes recipes for reversing diabetes
  • Digital product means it is delivered instantly
  • No need to do any exercises to get results (though advice about exercise is included)
  • Money-back guarantee
  • Includes bonuses

Cons of Reverse Your Diabetes Today

  • Requires significant changes to diet; many people might not be able or willing to make these changes over the long term
  • Mostly contains information; instructions about how to implement changes could be more specific
  • Includes a lot of political diatribe about drug companies and the medical industry
  • May take time to see results, though book claims that benefits can be seen in 21 days
  • May not be suited for people with long-term severe diabetes or Type I diabetes
  • There could be more recipes included, since the cure is based on diet

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Fast Facts about Reverse Your Diabetes Today

  • Book Title: Reversing Your Diabetes Today (also called Overcome Your Diabetes Today)
  • Author: Matt Traverso
  • Format: PDF (eBook)
  • Bonuses: Yes
  • Guarantee: 60-day 100% money-back guarantee
  • Important Facts: Completely natural program; no medications or supplements required
  • Best For: People with prediabetes, Type II diabetes, or people at risk of diabetes (overweight and obese people in particular)

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Information about the Money-Back Guarantee

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The Bottom Line

Reverse Your Diabetes Today certainly isn’t for everyone because it requires you to make long-term changes to your diet and lifestyle in order to cure yourself of diabetes as well as many other health issues in the process. If you aren’t willing to make changes and would rather live a life dependent on medications and constant glucose checks, then this isn’t for you.

For everyone else who is willing to make changes to their life and wellbeing, it is worth reading Matt Traverso’s eBook. Not everyone will see benefits in 21 days. However, for those that do see benefits, the results will undoubtedly be life changing for the positive. Since there is a money-back guarantee on the eBook, what do you have to lose by reading Reverse Your Diabetes Today and learning about how you can end your diabetes forever.

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