A site that teaches kids about their diabetes in terms they understand:Kids learn about diabetes:"Here you can find out about diabetes in terms you can understand, not Doctorese. While all of the material has been cleared by a real doctor who specializes in working with children who have diabetes, it was written and tested by kids - some who have diabetes, just like you.
Most people do not find out they have diabetes until they are older. This is because the symptoms do not show early in their lives. These symptoms can include increased thirst and hunger, frequent peeing, blurred vision, losing weight, feeling weak and tired, being sick to your stomach, and being nasty to people. Anyone who has some or many of these symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible." http://www.kidslearnaboutdiabetes.org/ See also:Child and Parent resources at kids learn about diabetes.com
Kids with Diabetes in Your Care: A Practical Guide:diabetes.ca:"The purpose of the following information is to provide people who care for kids with diabetes (such as teachers, childcare workers, coaches etc.), with basic information about diabetes. this information will help you feel more comfortable and the child/adolescent will be safe. It is not meant to replace contact between the parent and you. Communications between you, the child and the parents is recommended on a regular basis." http://www.diabetes.ca/Section_About/kidsincare.asp
Interactive site with a wealth of resources for diabetics:diabetes station:"Welcome! If you've never used Diabetes Station, you're going to like it!
At Diabetes Station, there is no need to register, there are no irritating forms to fill out. All you need is your name and email address to join in a discussion with diabetic people from all over the world, and to attend programs with the world's foremost researchers and clinicians." http://www.diabetesstation.org/#
PRECURSORS TO DIABETES FOUND IN OBESE US CHILDREN:Hospitolmanagment.net:"This week, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a statement highlighting the findings of a Yale School of Medicine research team indicating that the prevalence of obesity and glucose intolerance is dramatically increasing among US children.The study found that among 55 obese children tested (age 4 to 10 years) 25% were glucose intolerant. Among 112 obese adolescents (age 11 to 18 years), 21% had impaired glucose tolerance and four had undiagnosed Type II diabetes. Many of the child participants in the study with glucose intolerance were also insulin resistant." http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/informer/breakthroughs/break125/
Kids' diabetes crisis treatment can be fatal:WCAnews.com:"A common treatment for children in diabetic crisis apparently contributes to a rare -- but often fatal -- complication known as cerebral edema, according to a study by researchers at University of California-Davis School of Medicine and Medical Center.
The study, the largest and most statistically rigorous examination yet of risk factors for cerebral edema in children with diabetic ketoacidosis, was published in the Jan. 25, 2001 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine." http://www.wcanews.com/archives/2001/jan/jan2901d.htm
Do you know about diabetes:KidsHealth:"Maybe there's a kid you know who always drinks diet soda. Maybe it's the kid who had
to come down off the mound to eat a snack during a baseball game. And maybe that
same kid is the one who goes home after school sometimes, saying he has to check his
blood sugar before he can meet you at the mall.
If you have a friend or a classmate like this or this kid sounds just like you,
you're not alone. There are 100,000 kids in America who do stuff like this every day
because they have a disease called insulin-dependent diabetes (say:
dye-uh-bee-tees). It's also sometimes called Type 1 diabetes or juvenile
insulin-dependent diabetes." http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/gland/diabetes.html
A site for kids and parents of kids with chronic illness:Joan Fleitas, Ed.D., R.N.:"Welcome! This is a site about growing up with medical problems ...any ole type. Its
goal is to help people understand what it's like, from the perspective of the
children and teens who are doing just that. These kids have become experts at coping
with problems that most of you have never heard of. They'd like you to know how they
do it, and they hope that you'll be glad you came to visit. I've divided the
contents into three ponds; one for kids, one for teens, and one for adults." http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/fleitas/contents.html
The interactive story about Matthew a diabetic-very informative in simple words:diabetes.com:"When the family met with Amy, the dietitian, Matthew had so many questions:
"Yes, Matthew", she answered, "you will be able to continue eating most of your
favorite foods. Special food can be adapted to fit into most meal plans". Matthew
felt relieved. He just loved mom's apple pie.
Amy started by asking Matthew and his family what they usually ate at mealtime and
for snacks. She quickly noted that the family was already eating well-balanced meals
so Matthew's meal plan would not have to be very different from what the family were
presently eating.
Since Matthew receives insulin injections twice a day, food intake has to be
consistent in order to maintain good control" http://www.diabetic.com/children/matthew.htm
Enter Jared's kindom a comprehensive view of his life with diabetes:Jared:"The best tip that we've discovered is powdered Gatorade. We mix up 8 oz. to carry
with us, and then carry a small amount of the powder. You can usually find water to
mix more if needed and don't have to carry all that extra weight of the water.
Sometimes we mix it double strength (instead of mixing 3/4 of a scoop to 8 oz. of
water, we mix 11/2 scoops to 8 oz. of water) . That way Jared only has to drink 1/2
of the container (4 oz.), to treat a low, we don't have to carry around as much, and
he prefers the taste!" http://www.members.tripod.com/~diabeteskingdom/index.html
Information about insulin infusion pumps-parent and kid support:camelsRfun:"The purpose of this webpage is to provide a place for people to share their
experiences with children on the insulin pump. The insulin infusion pump is a viable
and wonderful alternative to injections for insulin delivery to children with
diabetes. This webpage is dedicated to every child who lives everyday with diabetes.
You children deserve a healthy, carefree, fun life. You are all my heroes and I
admire all you do every day to keep yourselves healthy and strong." http://members.aol.com/CamelsRFun/index.html
Wide assortment of diabetic books centering around kids from baby to teen.:Jean Betschart Roemer:"Excellent resources for kids with diabetes, their parents, and adults, written by
award winning author and diabetes educator Jean Betschart Roemer, C.R.N.P, C.D.E
"With your child's diagnosis of diabetes, you might be feeling grief, sadness, or
fear. Everything you need to learn to take care of your child's diabetes, in
addition to normal parenting issues, can seem overwhelming. You might even worry
that you may do something wrong to harm your child." http://www.diabetes.fyi.net/
Library of treatment and care forms for parents of children with diabetes:Diabetes Town:"This web site is in honor of our son, Grant Mocker, who was diagnosed with Type I
diabetes at age 21 months.
Our goal is to help and support other parents of very young children with diabetes.
We hope this site will encourage financial donations to the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF) so that a cure for this devastating disease may soon be
found." http://www.diabetestown.com/
Pump Wear Inc. where kids are kids:Pump Wear Inc.:"In designing our products, our goal is to allow "Kids to be Kids". Wearing an
insulin pump shouldn't take the fun out of being a kid. All of our products are
designed to give kids the freedom, comfort, flexibility and fun they thrive on.
Pump Wear Inc. is committed to offering a growing line of items specifically made
with toddlers and pre-teens in mind along with items for adults that just want to
have fun." Pump Wear Inc.
Toll-Free 1-866-470-PUMP
P.O. Box 633, Latham, NY 12110 pumpwear@nycap.rr.com http://www.pumpwearinc.com/index.htm
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Nurses' Station:"The idea for the Nurses' Station Catalog was conceived in 1989. After searching the marketplace in response to customer inquiries, it became obvious that there were no catalogs of this type serving the nursing profession. To be sure, there were several catalogs offering nurse's uniforms and a smattering of professional items. But there weren't any catalogs at the time offering a range of gifts, clothing, professional items, name badges, shoes and scrubs for nurses. It took two years of hard work to gather samples and put a together a catalog of the most unique and high-quality items for nurses."
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ER:"Media products under your influence, particularly the NBC/Warner drama "ER," are harming the profession of 2.7 million American nurses by giving the public an inaccurate and inadequate account of what nurses really do to save and improve lives. Research suggests that "ER" strongly and negatively influences the way children view nursing. These products contribute to the nursing shortage, a public health crisis that threatens millions worldwide." http://www.truthaboutnursing.org/letters/er/
House, MD:"The main patient in tonight's episode of Fox's House was a nurse who believed that a cat tended to sit with those who were about to die--including, recently, the nurse herself. That may not sound like a promising vehicle for House to improve its abysmal portrayal of nursing. But the show actually presents the nurse as someone with health knowledge. And her search for meaning in faith, for some reason in tragic events, is a real counterpoint to House's cold rationality. Indeed, despite the obvious potential for mockery in the cat angle, the mighty House treats the nurse with considerable respect--he seems to care what she thinks, or at least to find her views unnerving. Of course, the nurse plays no real clinical role in the episode, and no other nurses do either. So the episode suggests, as usual, that physicians provide all important care in hospital settings, including all meaningful psychosocial and physical care. Still, any suggestion that intelligent life resides in a nurse is a welcome departure for House (and for the episode's writer Peter Blake, who also penned a November 2005 House episode that was notable for its physician glorification and its casual contempt for other health professions). Tonight's episode, "Here Kitty," drew 13.1 million U.S. viewers. more... see the relevant film clips... and please join our letter writing campaign!" http://www.truthaboutnursing.org/letters/house/
Private Practice:"ABC's Private Practice, whose season ends tomorrow, April 30, may be the only broadcast network show with a major nurse character to return next season. In the February 5 episode (Mike Ostrowski's "Acceptance," 13 million U.S. viewers), lone nurse character Dell Parker, who is studying to be a midwife, shows some tentative clinical aptitude and knowledge to go with his boyish eagerness. Under the close supervision of OB/GYN Addison Montgomery, Dell ably performs a vacuum-assisted delivery. Later he haltingly guides the baby's parents toward breastfeeding. Dell also performs an assured solo ultrasound of pregnant psychiatrist Violet Turner, calming her panic attack and eliciting her agreement to his own suggestion that, though he's "not a doctor," he will likely become a "pretty good midwife." The show still condescends to Dell, who is also the office manager/receptionist at the LA clinic where the show is set. In the March 26 episode (Craig Turk's "Do the Right Thing," 10.1 million U.S. viewers)," http://www.truthaboutnursing.org/letters/pp/
"Scrubs" defines nursing:""Scrubs" defines nursing: it's all about shutting up and following physician "orders. " Tonight's episode of NBC's "Scrubs," which purports to teach nurse Carla Espinosa that nursing is all about doing what physicians tell you, is one of the most virulently anti-nurse prime time television episodes the Center has ever seen. more..." http://www.truthaboutnursing.org/news/2009/may/06_scrubs.html
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