[philmont] new question

I haven't had direct experience at Philmont with this but have been to
Philmont twice.

One issue that needs to be addressed is the issue of reliability/backup
plan. It's likely
the pump is reliable but I would still address the issue of the pump
failing. In this
situation it is necessary to have a backup plan, whether by using a second
pump or
taking injections.

Here's what is said on Scouting.org about diabetes at Philmont (from
http://www.scouting.org/philmont/visitors/planning/medical.html):

Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Exercise and the type of 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 the past
six months) or who has undergone a change in delivery system (e.g., insulin
pump) in the past six 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 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.

Based on what you say in your message he may be able to go subject to the
above.

Joe Jansen
JAJansenJr@gmail.com

>From: "Troop 681 scouter" <troop681@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: philmont@troop47.com
>To: "philmont List Member" <philmont@troop47.com>
>Subject: [philmont] new question
>Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2006 17:57:39 -0400
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>any one have experience with a scout at Philmont who hiked with an isulin
>pump??
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>One of the scouts who'd like to go has had an insulin pump for atleast 3
>yr. He'll be 14 yr old next summer.
>
>we are used to dealing with this on a regular troop
>campoutactivities/treks, but didn't know if Philmont had other
>requirements/restrictions.
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>I have called and left a message about this 2 times at Philmont, and
>haven't gotten a reply yet, so thought I'd ask all of you
>
>
>Kim Pigorsch
>Philmont '99, '03, '07
>Troop 681 Outdoor Chairmun (sic)
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>www.troop681.com - troop website
>www.sdicbsa.org - Council Website
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>San Diego, CA
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