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What School Nurses Need to Know About Diabetes Management in Schools . Diabetes. Diabetes. Incidence of Diabetes Age 20 and under. Rate of new cases of Type 1 among youth are 19.0 per 100,000 each year Rate of new cases of Type 2 among youth 5.3 per 100,000
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What School Nurses Need to Know About Diabetes Management in Schools Diabetes Diabetes
Incidence of Diabetes Age 20 and under • Rate of new cases of Type 1 among youth are 19.0 per 100,000 each year • Rate of new cases of Type 2 among youth 5.3 per 100,000 • KY rates- for those 20 years and younger approximately • Type 1 is 4,000 • Type 2 1,140 • SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study by CDC 2000-2005
Understanding Diabetes • Complex disease • Digestion breaks down carbohydrates sugar (glucose) • Sugar bloodstream • Insulin moves sugar into cells for energy
Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes No insulin (key) means that sugar cannot enter the cell. Insulin (key) cannot unlock the cell door. Insulin resistance or inability of body to use insulin.
Type 1 Diabetes • Autoimmune disorder • Insulin-producing cells are destroyed • Daily insulin replacement necessary • Age at onset: usually childhood, young adulthood • Most common type of diabetes in children and adolescents
Type 1 Diabetes Onset- relatively quick Symptoms : increased urination, tiredness, weight loss, increased thirst, hunger, dry skin, blurred vision Cause: uncertain, both genetic and environmental factors
Hypoglycemia Unawareness • Immature counterregulatory mechanisms • Cognitive Capacity
Honeymoon Phenomenon • Not all newly diagnosed experience this phenomenon • Can last for weeks up to 2 years • We can not let our guard down
Target Ranges Type 1 • Toddlers 0-6 years of age • Before meal 100-180 • Bedtime/overnight 110-180 • A1c <8.5 % (but >7.5%) • The Art and Science of Diabetes Self-Management Education Desk Reference, 2011
Target Range Type 1 • School Age (6-12) • Before meals 90-180 • Bedtime/overnight 100-180 • A1C <6%
Target Range Type 1 • Adolescents and young adults (13-19) • Before meals 90-130 • Bedtime/overnight 90-150 • A1C <7.5 % • The Art and Science of Diabetes Self-Management Education Desk Reference, 2011
Type 2 Diabetes • Has increased in in children and adolescences • At diagnosis 85% of children are overweight or obese • Nearly all have first/second relative with Type 2 • Many are African American, Hispanic, Native American
Type 2 Diabetes • Insulin resistance-first step • Age at onset : • Most common in adults • Increasingly common in youth • Overweight • Inactivity • Genes • ethnicity
Type 2 Diabetes • Onset: variable timeframe for children • Symptoms: tired, thirsty, hungry, increased urination • Some children show not symptoms at diagnosis • Others are symptomatic with very high blood glucose levels
Acanthosis Nigricans Hyperinsulinemia, a consequence of insulin resistance that occurs associated with obesity, stimulates the formation of these characteristic plaques • Acanthosis nigricans is traditionally characterized by hyperpigmented, velvety plaques in body folds, though involvement of other areas occurs as well.
Treatment • The most effective treatment is weight loss and exercise to correct the underlying cause abnormality. • The cutaneous changes of acanthosis nigricans are a result of reductions in blood insulin levels.
Public Health Alert….. • Onset in younger populations leads to earlier onset of complications • Macrovascular • Microvascular • Early diagnosed and intervention may help with preventing or delaying costly complications
Gestational Diabetes • Occurs in late stages of pregnancy • Usually goes away after birth • More likely to develop type 2 • Caused by hormones of pregnancy or shortage of insulin • Treatment: similar to Type 2 except insulin is the usual if medication is required
Pre-Diabetes • Prevalence of diabetes increased 19% between 1980 and 1996 • March, 1996 government announced some 16 million have “pre-diabetes” • Most did not know they have it • Total number of people could rise to 33 million – costing an extra $100 billion in health care costs
Criteria for Diagnosisof Pre-diabetes • Fasting plasma glucose 100 – 125 [Impaired fasting glucose (IFG)] or • 2-hr post 75g oral glucose challenge 140-199 mg/dl [Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)] or • A1C 5.7% - 6.4%
Pre-diabetes is . . . • Blood sugar higher than normal, but not high enough to be diabetes • At increased risk for developing: • Type 2 diabetes • Heart disease and stroke (1.5 increased risk) • A warning to take charge of your health Diabetes May Be Ahead
Goal of Therapy • To achieve physical and psychological well-being while maintaining long-term glycemic control and to avoid microvascular and macrovascular complications The Art an Science of diabetes Self-Management Education, A Desk Reference for Healthcare Professionals
Management Goal • Diabetes is managed but does not go away • Goal is the maintain a target glucose range
A1C.. What is the buzz • Three month blood sugar average • Weighted result
Parents Reaction to Diagnosis • Feelings of grief • Educators may need to help explore feelings • Need to understand • Loss of Healthy Child • Guilt-genetic component
Diabetes Management Constant Juggling 24/7 • Insulin/Medication • Physical Activity • Food Intake
School Nurses……….. • Are most appropriate to • Coordinate diabetes care in the school • Supervise diabetes care • Provide direct care (when available) • Communicate about health concerns to parents/guardian and health care team
Hypoglycemiaor Hyperglycemia
Numbers to aim for . . . Before meals Ages Levels 0-6: 100-180 6-12: 90-180 13-19: 90-150 Bedtime 0-6: 110-200 6-12: 100-180 13-19: 90-150
Signs of Mild Hypoglycemia Fast Heartbeat Anxious Irritable Dizzy KDPCP (Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program) 2011
Signs of Hypoglycemia Sweaty Headache Hungry NumbnessTired KDPCP (Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program) 2011
Moderate Hypoglycemia Confusion Sleepiness Erratic Behavior KDPCP (Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program) 2011
Treating a Low Blood Sugar • Test your blood sugar right away if you can. • If you can’t test, treat as if you are low. • Eat or drink one “emergency food”. • Test blood sugar in 15 minutes. If still low, eat or drink 15 grams carbohydrate. KDPCP (Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program) 2011
Rule of 15 Eat15 grams of carbohydrate Example: 3 – 4 glucose tabs,15 grams glucose gel, ½ cup juice or regular soft drink, 1 Tbsp honey or sugar Wait15 minutes Retest blood sugar If blood sugar is still low, repeat Rule of 15
Emergency Foods KDPCP (Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program) 2011
Severe Hypoglycemia • Emergency treatment needed • Activate EMS • Administer Glucagon • Turn student on their side • Notify parents/guardian KDPCP (Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program) 2011
Hyperglycemia KDPCP (Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program) 2011
Signs of Hyperglycemia Go to the bathroom a lot Dry, Itchy Skin Very Thirsty Tired Blurry vision Very hungry KDPCP (Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program) 2011
Characteristics ofDiabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) • Hyperglycemia • Ketones in blood and urine • Dehydration • Electrolyte imbalance KDPCP (Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program) 2011
Signs of DKA • Symptoms of high blood sugar • Deep, rapid breathing • Acetone Breath • Weakness • Headache • Confusion • Nausea, vomiting & abdominal pain KDPCP (Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program) 2011
Treatment of DKA • Insulin replacement • Fluid replacement • Correct electrolyte imbalance KDPCP (Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program) 2011
Old way of determining blood sugar Early 80’s bed side assessment of blood sugars was based on color change
Meters • Meters were introduced in the mid 80’s • Took two minutes for the test • Now take a speck • Only seconds