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Originally Posted by faf My 8-yr old son has asked to go to a summer camp and I am quite concerned. There is a nurse on site and apparently a doctor will be available. I am concerned that the higher level of activities will dramatically affect his insuline needs. It's a lot to ask him to regulate and I dont know if the nurse has the necessary knowledge.
Any experience?
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Well. if he wants to go, I think that's Great. But don't blame me
if it's not a fun Camp.
It seems some Folks here didn't
enjoy themselves at Camp.
I had alot of Fun. Two wks. every August from age 8 to 13. There
was so many Cool activities there. We had 1 Doctor, 1 RN and 1 assistant,
at the Clinic on the grounds, that everyone knew about.
Each set of 8(if I remember correctly)Kids had 1 Counsellor(sp) in charge
of them. They were taught about Diabetes, of course, and what symptoms
to watch for from the Kids.
Oh sorry, I just reread your post and it just says summer camp, not
summer camp for Kids with Diabetes.
I would be worried more
then, if it was my Kid. You'd have to find one with the best medical team.
And definitely question them thoroughly about their knowledge of Diabetes
and what their procedure would be in case of a low. You would also have
to give them a list of what your Son eats and drinks, how much. A schedule
of when he takes his Insulin, etc., the good sugar range to be in(someone
should be around when he checks his sugars). Oh and he will need his sugar
tabs, etc. with him. I know Kids forget things sometimes when they are
occupied(so do Adults), but if you think he is even 3/4 responsible and
knowledgeable enough with his Diabetes then he should be reasonably okay.
If he isn't, then tell him No Camp, until he is better looking after it, and of
course he may be mad at you all summer.
This too will pass. That's your
decision. A Diabetic Child's bsl's are harder to regulate anyways. Good
Luck.
You need these.
