Chris Ellis

Diabetes: 1 & 2
Diabetes: A group of diseases that that are characterized by the bodys inability to produce or use insulin that results in high glucose levels in the blood.

S y m p t o m s

-Urinating often -Extreme Fatigue -Feeling very thirsty -Blurry Vision -Feeling very hungry even though you are eating -Slow to heal cuts and bruises -Weight loss (Type 1) -Tingling, pain or numbness in hands or feet (Type 2)

Family Resources: American Diabetes Association 2002 Clipper Park Road, Suite 110 Baltimore, MD 21211 410-265-0075 fax: 410-235-4048 www.diabetes.org JDRF 825 Hammonds Ferry Road, Suite H, Linthicum MD 21090, (410) 636-8080 Fax:(410) 6361727 www.jdrf.org Joslin Diabetes Center 22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD (410) 328-6584 www.joslin.org
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What Causes Diabetes?

Type 1: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease characterized by the bodys inability to produce insulin. This is also called Juvenile Diabetes because it is often diagnosed when you are a child. Type 2: Type 2 diabetes is caused by your bodys inability to produce and r egulate insulin, as it is needed, also known as insulin resistance. The pancreas initially will produce more insulin to make up for the misuse of the insulin but it will eventually stop producing the amount needed to keep glucose levels where they should be. Testing should be done if a child exhibits any of the symptoms to the left, you may also ask your doctor about testing during checkups.

Laws Regarding Diabetes: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 The Americans with Disabilities Act The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act The State of Maryland allows capable children to administer medicine and manage their Diabetes after being evaluated by a school nurse

Works Cited

Abrahamson, M. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.joslin.org/index.html American Diabetes Association. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.diabetes.org/

Juvenile diabetes research foundation international. Retrieved from

http://jdrf.org/

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Tips! -Keep Raisins, milk, or juice available in the classroom for low blood sugar!

Education Strategies

Knowing that a child has Diabetes is key when teaching in the classroom. Because children, even when faced with this type of illness, are still children it is important as teachers to be aware of their needs. Knowing symptoms of low blood sugar is key because it could be life and death for these children. However, It is also important to educate students that do not suffer from this condition. Because Type 2 is acquired rather than being an autoimmune disease it is important for students and parents to know about risk factors. -Obesity, sedentary lifestyle and diet are key factors to keep an eye on. -Children who are obese are at higher risk later on for developing Diabetes Type 2 -Educating children on proper nutrition is key in helping them make the right decisions on their own. -Using teaching methods that keep them moving and being active will allow them to learn, have fun and be healthy without thinking about it. -Making sure parents are provided with resources to make sure that they are aware of risks that their children might have. -Symptoms of low blood Sugar -Shaking, Sweating, Chills, Nausea, Light-headedness, Unconsciousness, Irritability, Blurred vision, Weakness, Fatigue, ect. -15-20 grams of glucose or simple carbs should alleviate symptoms, however blood sugar should be checked until it is regulated.

Diverse Diabetes: Statistics

-8.3% of the U.S. population has Diabetes (25.8 million) -7 million are undiagnosed -79 million are Prediabetic -0.26% are under 20 -11.3% are 20 or older -26.9% are 65 or older -11.8% are men 20yrs or older -10.8% are women 20 yrs or older Race: -7.1% are Caucasian -8.1% are Asian American -12.6% are African American -11.8% are Hispanic