Re: [Philmont]: Diabetes

Here is what Philmont's medical form says about diabetes.

Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

Exercise and the type food eaten affect insulin requirements. Any individual
with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus should be able to monitor personal
blood glucose and know how to adjust insulin doses based on these factors.
The diabetic person also should know how to give a self injection. Both the
diabetic person and one other person in the group should be able to recognize
indications of excessively high blood sugar (hyperglycemia or diabetic
ketoacidosis) and to recognize indications of excessively low blood sugar
(hypoglycemia). The diabetic person and one other individual should know the
appropriate initial responses for these conditions. It is recommended that
the diabetic person and one other individual carry insulin on the trek (in
case of accident) and that a third vial be kept at the Health Lodge for
backup. Insulin can be carried in a small thermos, which can be resupplied,
with ice or cold water at most staffed camps.

An insulin dependent diabetic who has been newly diagnosed (within last 6
months) or who has undergone a change in delivery system (e.g. insulin pump)
in the last 6 months, should not attempt to participate in the strenuous
activities encountered at Philmont. A diabetic person who has had frequent
hospitalizations for diabetic ketoacidosis or who has had frequent problems
with hypoglycemia probably should not participate in a trek at Philmont until
better control of the diabetes has been achieved. Call Philmont at (505)
376-2281 to obtain permission from the chief medical officer for individuals
hospitalized within the past year.

Cooper Wright
Assocate Advisor, Crew 1519
Co-author of the Philmont Advisor's Guide

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Received on Wed Mar 12 16:54:45 2003