PED 2109 DIABETES CAMP
The student rotating will become familiar with management of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in a camp setting. Students will help manage all aspects of care for up to approximately 250 children with diabetes. This care will include insulin adjustment and administration, insulin pump management, glucose monitoring, and management of acute hypoglycemia. The student will also be involved in diagnosing and managing general pediatric problems including minor trauma, minor respiratory, and gastrointestinal illnesses during daily sick call at the Camp Hospital. The introduction to diabetes care and work flow during the camp sessions will be through a series of didactic teaching seminars held in the Spring and/or early Summer prior to participating.
Prerequisite
Must successfully completed PED 1803 prior to enrollment