I had type 2 diabetes my total cholesterol was 300 my blood pressure was 160/100 I was about 320 pounds at 5’10”, my waist was 52 inches, and my shirt size was 3XL.
I was 51 years old and taking well over $1,000 in medications per month. In 2010, my doctor suggested that I purchase a funeral plot, because I would most likely need one within five years unless I lost weight and got my chronic health conditions under control. How I Lost 140 Pounds, Cured My Type 2 Diabetes, And Saved Thousands In Medications Adriana wondered who would be there for Andrs after They did not propose anything to ease Adriana's concerns. When she asked about diabetes care in the afternoons, she was told by a few of the camp directors that they could not offer any options for afternoon care. But after researching the summer camp, Adriana learned that a registered nurse would only be available until noon each day. This was particularly true since IMSA's regular camp program (run during the school year) fully accommodated students with diabetes.
Based on his family's previous camp experience, Andrs expected to be able to attend the IMSA camp. This system worked very well and the camp directors supported it.
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For example, someone would contact Andrs's mother, Adriana, during the day to update her about his blood glucose numbers and, together, they would decide if his insulin treatment needed to be adjusted. Support systems were put in place to help make sure that Andrs stayed medically safe at those camps. Andrs has attended other summer camps in the past. When he experiences high or low blood glucose, his judgment can be affected. He is well-versed in his diabetes care, but due to his age, he needs assistance at times. He also happens to wear an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Andrs, who was diagnosed with diabetes in 2010, lives a happy, normal life.
Andrs wanted to attend a week-long IMSA camp this summer, but hit a stumbling block because he has type 1 diabetes. The Illinois Mathematical and Science Academy (IMSA) offers an all-day summer camp that fits the wishes of students like Andrs who want to learn more about science, math and technology. Eleven-year-old Andrs Alba of Elburn, Illinois has a strong interest in math and science.
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