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Clinical medical assisting i (mas 1102), sinclair community college.

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Develop an evidence-based teaching plan for a:

10-year-old client and parents related to type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Basics

Treatment goals for kids with diabetes are to control the condition in a way that:

● helps them have normal physical and emotional growth and development

● prevents short- and long-term health problems

● To do this, parents and kids should aim to keep blood sugar levels within their goal range as much as possible.

In general, kids with type 1 diabetes need to:

● take insulin as prescribed

● eat a healthy, balanced diet with accurate carbohydrate counts

● check blood sugar levels as prescribed

● get regular physical activity

Following the treatment plan helps kids stay healthy, but treating diabetes isn't the same as curing it. Right now, there's no cure for diabetes, so kids with type 1 diabetes will need treatment for the rest of their lives. But with proper care, they should look and feel healthy and go on to live long, productive lives, just like other kids.

Taking Insulin as Prescribed

Children and teens who have type 1 diabetes must take insulin as part of their treatment plan. Insulin is the only medicine that can keep their blood sugar levels in a healthy range.

Taking insulin as prescribed lets them use the glucose in their blood for energy. When glucose is entering and being used by the cells properly, its level in the blood generally remains within a healthy range. The acids and digestive juices in the stomach and intestines can break down and destroy insulin if it is swallowed, so it can't be taken as a pill. The only way to get insulin into the body now is by injection with a needle or with an insulin pump. Unless they're using an insulin pump, most kids need two or more injections every day to keep blood sugar levels

under control. Usually, two different types of insulin are needed to handle blood sugar needs both after eating and between meals.

There is no-one-size-fits-all insulin schedule — the types of insulin used and the number of daily injections a child needs will depend on the diabetes management plan. Insulin doses need to be adjusted to handle the rise in blood sugar that happens with meals and provide the amounts of insulin the body needs between meals and overnight. Eating meals at regular times generally makes this easier. Although eating on schedule may work well for younger kids, sticking to a routine can be a challenge for older kids and teens, whose school, sleep, and social schedules often vary. The diabetes health care team can help you work through any problems your child might have with scheduling meals and insulin injections.

Getting insulin injections today is nearly painless, thanks to smaller needles. Insulin pumps (which deliver insulin through a small tube that is placed just under the skin) cut down on the number of injections needed.

Insulin usually is injected into the fatty layer under the skin of the abdomen, hips/buttocks, arms, or thighs. The health care team will teach you when and how to give the insulin, as well as the best injection sites, based on your child's weight, age, and activity patterns.

Monitoring Blood Sugar Levels

Treating type 1 diabetes also involves checking blood sugar levels regularly and responding to the results. Controlling blood sugar levels helps kids with diabetes feel well, grow, and develop normally, and also reduces the risk of long-term diabetes complications.

The diabetes treatment plan will recommend how many times a day to check blood sugar levels, which is the only way to monitor the effectiveness of your child's insulin plan.

The diabetes health care team also will let you know what your child's target blood sugar levels are. In general, kids with type 1 diabetes should test their blood sugar levels with a blood glucose meter at least four times a day. Depending on your child's management plan and any problems that arise, blood sugar levels could need to be tested more often.

The care team may recommend that your child use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). A CGM is a wearable device that can measure blood sugar every few

● check their blood sugar levels before, during, or after exercise

● make sure their coaches know about their diabetes and what to do if problems occur

Make sure your child wears a medical identification bracelet (this should always be worn, but it's even more important during exercise, sports, and fitness activities). The care team will offer tips to help your child get ready for exercise or join a sport. They'll also give instructions to help you and your child respond to any diabetes problems that could happen during exercise, like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).

Putting It All Together Treating and managing diabetes can seem overwhelming at times. But the diabetes health care team is there for you. Your child's diabetes management plan should be easy to understand, detailed, and written down for easy reference.

You also should have the names and phone numbers of the health care team

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Course : Clinical Medical Assisting I (MAS 1102)

University : sinclair community college.

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