Post on 31-Dec-2015
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Sponsors for the Evening Novo Nordisk
Medtronic of Canada Ltd
Roche Diagnostics
DiNiro Family Golf Tournament Fundraiser to the Pediatric Diabetes Clinic
Transition to Adult Diabetes Care
Dr Robert WilsonEndocrinologist
Objectives To understand transition to adult care &
how it differs from pediatric care
To learn about lifestyle issues faced by young adults
To learn about the roles involved with adult diabetes management
Goal of Transition To provide care that is uninterrupted,
coordinated, developmentally appropriate as youth move from pediatric diabetes care to adult-oriented health care
Reality Check 25-65% of Young Adults Seek No Medical
Follow-up During Transition
WHY?
Adult Care is Different Expect to Meet Alone
Know Your Own Condition & Health
Know Your Medications
Take Responsibility for Your Care
Adult Care is Different
Sign Your Own Consents
Advocate for Yourself
What to Expect From Visits? EKG
Eye Chart Exam (Bring Glasses)
Blood Pressure
Foot Exam
Height and Weight
What to Expect From Visits? Abdominal Girth
Blood Work/Urinalysis
Meal Plan Review
What to Bring to Visits?? Diary - 2 Weeks of Numbers
Medications and Side Effects
Meter/Pump
Prescription Needs
Emergency Plan – People to Contact
What to Bring to Visits?? Know your Family’s Health History
Health Card
Allergy Information
Questions ???
Lifestyle Issues for Teens Alcohol Smoking Drugs Sexual Health Driving Living Out of Town
Alcohol & Diabetes
Hypoglycemia May Appear Intoxicated Occurs 6-36 Hours after Drinking
For Your Safety:
Eat Carbohydrate Rich Foods when Drinking Tell a Friend to Look for Symptoms of Lows Check BG Before Bed Carry Glucose with You
Glucagon Does Not Work When Alcohol is
in the Body!
Smoking & Diabetes We Know the Risks!
Diabetes Compounds the Problem
Drugs & Diabetes All Street Drugs Severely Impair Judgment
Various Drugs Cause Hypoglycemia or Hyperglycemia
Sexual Health Unplanned Pregnancies Should Be
Avoided Seek Counseling Prior to a Planned
Pregnancy When Pregnant Notify Your
Diabetes Team Immediately!
Driving & Diabetes Avoid Hypoglycemia Always Carry a Glucose Source Pull Over & Treat Promptly Wear Medical Alert
Driving is a Privilege
Have a Sick Day Plan.Never Be Alone!
Living Out Of Town Carry Supplies Be Prepare for Lows Wear Medical Alert Maintain Prescriptions Keep Medical Appointments Obtain Referral to Endo Need a Family Doctor
Team Captain’s Role Have a Say in Decisions Made
Be Fully Informed
Speak for Yourself
Ask for Help
Coach’s Role Determine Appropriate
Medication,
Timing & Dose
Assess & Monitor
Health Status
Team’s Role On-going Diabetes Education
Provides Resources
Problem Solving
Support