FRIENDS FOREVER TYPE 1 DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP MEET OCTOBER 2022

Friends Forever Type 1 Diabetes support group was held at our Hyderabad-Domalguda branch on 29.10.2022 at 3 p.m.

Type 1 children taking treatment in our Telangana branches were invited for the support group

The session started with the formal introduction by our Director & senior consultant Dr.N.G.Satry & Senior dietitian Prabha.

To inspired and motivate the children, Mr.Lakshmi Narayana, who was born blind, Type 1 diabetes by himself addressed the group. He regularly visits and encourages children living with Type 1 Diabetes

The session started with self introduction and the children were asked to list on the common queries they come across in managing blood sugar control, especially during hypoglycaemia. Mr.Lakshmi explained in detail about hypoglycaemia as low blood sugar symptoms varies from person to person. He educated on the management of mild, moderate and severe hypoglycaemia and the importance of self monitoring blood glucose

He then addressed on the cause, management of diabetic keto acidosis, its symptoms, self management in case of mild DKA and when to seek professional help.

Followed by Lakshmi’s interaction, Dr.Sastry re-emphasized on the sites of insulin administration, insulin storage and the management of sick days

Ms.Prabha, dietitian explained the importance of factors affecting insulin requirement, calculating insulin dose based on carbohydrate consumption

The children thoroughly enjoyed the session as the presence of the person living with diabetes motivated and made them believe that Type 1 diabetes is never a barrier if blood sugar is well maintained and HbA1C < 7 %