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Juvenile Diabetes
My Child Has Diabetes
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So Your Child Has Diabetes:
A Step By Step Plan For You and Your Child
(by Russell Turner)
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So Your Child Has Diabetes
Table of Contents
Chapters:
- The Dreaded Diagnosis
- The Day They Turn You Loose
- Regiment, We're In The Army Now!
- "Daddy, Can I Sleep Over Grandma's?"
- School
- "Daddy, I Don't Want To Take Any More Shots"
- Real Low Blood Sugar Levels
- When Do I Take My Child to the Emergency Room?
- "I Feel Different from Everyone Else"
- Be Prepared for Emotional Times
- "An Apple or a Coma Those Are Your Choices"
- Your Other Children
- And Now A Word from Kari
- Let's Take A Vacation
- The Wrap Up
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God bless you and your families.
Sincerely,
Russell Turner
Chapter Fourteen: Let's take A Vacation!
A lot of this information is available on the Internet or from your doctor so I won't beat it to death. These are a few things to keep in mind. It depends on where you are going and of course for how long. If you are going in a long trip see your doctor before you go. Just to be sure everything is as it should be.
If you are going overseas or anywhere your child may need immunization shots get them early. If they make your child sick they will need time to recover before you leave. Get an extra prescription for insulin and syringes. If you leave the insulin in the car by mistake while you are at the beach or out sightseeing and it cooks, replacing it won't be such a disruption to your vacation.
Pack about twice as much medication and supplies as you think you will need. Better to have it and not need it. If you are flying put half in your carry on bag. Insulin purchased in the United States is all of the same strength U-100. In foreign countries it will vary. U-40 or U-80. You will also need different syringes that take into account the difference in dosages.
Finally, pack snacks. Don't assume that you will always find food whenever you need it while you are away.
Traveling with diabetic supplies
Due to increased airport security measures in response to September 11, 2001, the American Diabetes Association is providing information about diabetes-related equipment, medication, and supplies to airline passengers with diabetes.
For a little more in depth information visit Our Travel Info
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Legal StatementThe Book "So Your Child Has Diabetes" A Step by Step Plan for You and Your Child , is Copyright © 2004 by Russell A. Turner. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any other means: electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the copyright holders. This book is supplied for information purposes only and, as experienced in this subject matter as the contributors are, the material herein does not constitute professional medical advice. This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher and contributors are not engaged in rendering medical, psychological, or other professional advice. If medical or other professional assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The reader is advised to consult with an appropriately qualified medical professional before making any medical decision. The publisher and contributors do not accept any responsibility for any liabilities resulting from decisions made by the purchasers of this book.
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