It is very interesting that we were asked to discuss research that has
positively affected or has helped children and or families. About a month ago while
I was shopping, I saw a woman who had a tube coming from under her shirt.
Little did I know the meaning behind the mysterious tubing. As I continued to
shop, the woman began talking with me about the clothing we were looking at.
After a few brief words, I asked, “What is that tubing on your side.” She began
to explain that it was an insulin pump and how she needed it to supply her with
a consistent dose of insulin. As I listened, she told me how research on
diabetes has greatly influenced her life. She has had diabetes since she was a
child. She explained how juvenile diabetes has affected her life, but she was
hopeful because of all of the research being done on diabetes. Research has
helped her to find new ways of living without constantly sticking herself with
a needle or taking pills. She said the insulin pump was a great device to have,
because she seldom has to worry about not receiving the proper dosage. Research
on diabetes has had a positive effect on her life and the well-being of her family
because; she continues to live as best as she can because of her pump and new
research on her disease.
Lah-Lah
There is no cure for diabetes, but it can be managed. Balancing the food you eat with exercise and medicine (if prescribed) will help you control your weight and can keep your blood glucose in the healthy range.
ReplyDeleteThis can help prevent or delay complications. Some of the harmful effects of diabetes are damage to the eyes, heart, blood vessels, nervous system, teeth and gums, feet and skin, or kidneys. Studies show that keeping blood glucose, blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels close to normal can help prevent or delay these problems. Many people with diabetes live long and healthful lives.
Lah-Lah,
ReplyDeleteTwo years ago, I had a preschooler who has juvenile diabetes. We had to constantly monitor what and how much he ate and record his sugar before and after. He wore an insulin pump. A part of me always felt bad for him, but he went about his life like every other preschooler. The children would ask questions and he would answer them. We found a book about juvenile diabetes and read it to the class. They all understood his condition and the importance of his diet. It is children like him I wish they could find a cure for juvenile diabetes. It is great that research has helped the woman that you met!
Myra
Great Choice
ReplyDeleteI have seen children with those pumps also and it is great that research has come up with those so that children and adults can lead normal lives somewhat and still get the medicine that they need without having to always stop to give themselves shots.