The aim of the nongovernmental organization Type 1 diabetes mellitus support (T1Diams) is to empo... more The aim of the nongovernmental organization Type 1 diabetes mellitus support (T1Diams) is to empower children, adolescents, and young adults with Type 1 diabetes to optimally manage their medical condition. In the Republic of Mauritius (an Island in the South-West of the Indian Ocean), since 2007, T1Diams has been organizing a yearly diabetic camp of 7-day duration during the winter season for its members and their families. Two age groups are present (0–11 years and 12–25 years). For the first group, the children are accompanied by their parents while the second group comes on their own. During the camp, therapeutic education is carried out. The acquisition of knowledge and self-care skills are ensured through pedagogical diabetes-related games and presentations. Physical activities as well as workshop on carbohydrate counting are also organized. Those activities help the participants acquire and maintain the skills that are sine qua non to live optimally with their disease. During...
Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa, 2018
Background: T1 Diams, a non-profit organisation on the island of Mauritius, has been working on t... more Background: T1 Diams, a non-profit organisation on the island of Mauritius, has been working on the implementation of therapeutic and educational activities for its members. It regularly organises a recreational diabetic day (‘Enjoy life’ or ‘T1 Diams en Balade’). Aim: To give an overview of a typical diabetic recreational day. Methods: The author participated in several of these activities organised by the organisation in 2014 and 2015. Results: A total of 22 patients came to the event; 11 (≥ 12 years old) attended for the day. The morning session was dedicated to diabetic therapeutic education and was carried out by two diabetes nurses. During the afternoon session there were physical activities for those > 12 years old and low-intensity activities for the other group. The menu for lunch was devised by a nutritionist. Blood glucose levels were regularly monitored. The patients did their own insulin injections. Conclusion: This recreational diabetic day gives an opportunity for ...
Background: T1 Diams, a non-profit organisation on the island of Mauritius, has been working on t... more Background: T1 Diams, a non-profit organisation on the island of Mauritius, has been working on the implementation of therapeutic and educational activities for its members. It regularly organises a recreational diabetic day ('Enjoy life' or 'T1 Diams en Balade'). Aim: To give an overview of a typical diabetic recreational day. Methods: The author participated in several of these activities organised by the organisation in 2014 and 2015. Results: A total of 22 patients came to the event; 11 (≥ 12 years old) attended for the day. The morning session was dedicated to diabetic therapeutic education and was carried out by two diabetes nurses. During the afternoon session there were physical activities for those > 12 years old and low-intensity activities for the other group. The menu for lunch was devised by a nutritionist. Blood glucose levels were regularly monitored. The patients did their own insulin injections. Conclusion: This recreational diabetic day gives an opportunity for parents to be reassured that their diabetic children can be autonomous. The day was carried out in a professional way so as to empower the patients. These activities should be organised regularly during the year.
The aim of the nongovernmental organization Type 1 diabetes mellitus support (T1Diams) is to empo... more The aim of the nongovernmental organization Type 1 diabetes mellitus support (T1Diams) is to empower children, adolescents, and young adults with Type 1 diabetes to optimally manage their medical condition. In the Republic of Mauritius (an Island in the South-West of the Indian Ocean), since 2007, T1Diams has been organizing a yearly diabetic camp of 7-day duration during the winter season for its members and their families. Two age groups are present (0–11 years and 12–25 years). For the first group, the children are accompanied by their parents while the second group comes on their own. During the camp, therapeutic education is carried out. The acquisition of knowledge and self-care skills are ensured through pedagogical diabetes-related games and presentations. Physical activities as well as workshop on carbohydrate counting are also organized. Those activities help the participants acquire and maintain the skills that are sine qua non to live optimally with their disease. During the camp, there are also interventions from professionals (nutritionist, psychologist, social worker, endocrinologist, ophthalmologist, podiatrist, and dentist) so that they get a complete medicosocial follow-up. Self-monitoring of blood glucose and education on insulin injections are done on a regular basis (at least 4 times/day). Tests for glycated hemoglobin and microalbuminuria are performed with all the patients. Keywords: Diabetic camp, Mauritius, nongovernment organization, self-care, therapeutic education, Type 1 diabetes, Type 1 diabetes mellitus support
The aim of the nongovernmental organization Type 1 diabetes mellitus support (T1Diams) is to empo... more The aim of the nongovernmental organization Type 1 diabetes mellitus support (T1Diams) is to empower children, adolescents, and young adults with Type 1 diabetes to optimally manage their medical condition. In the Republic of Mauritius (an Island in the South-West of the Indian Ocean), since 2007, T1Diams has been organizing a yearly diabetic camp of 7-day duration during the winter season for its members and their families. Two age groups are present (0–11 years and 12–25 years). For the first group, the children are accompanied by their parents while the second group comes on their own. During the camp, therapeutic education is carried out. The acquisition of knowledge and self-care skills are ensured through pedagogical diabetes-related games and presentations. Physical activities as well as workshop on carbohydrate counting are also organized. Those activities help the participants acquire and maintain the skills that are sine qua non to live optimally with their disease. During...
Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa, 2018
Background: T1 Diams, a non-profit organisation on the island of Mauritius, has been working on t... more Background: T1 Diams, a non-profit organisation on the island of Mauritius, has been working on the implementation of therapeutic and educational activities for its members. It regularly organises a recreational diabetic day (‘Enjoy life’ or ‘T1 Diams en Balade’). Aim: To give an overview of a typical diabetic recreational day. Methods: The author participated in several of these activities organised by the organisation in 2014 and 2015. Results: A total of 22 patients came to the event; 11 (≥ 12 years old) attended for the day. The morning session was dedicated to diabetic therapeutic education and was carried out by two diabetes nurses. During the afternoon session there were physical activities for those > 12 years old and low-intensity activities for the other group. The menu for lunch was devised by a nutritionist. Blood glucose levels were regularly monitored. The patients did their own insulin injections. Conclusion: This recreational diabetic day gives an opportunity for ...
Background: T1 Diams, a non-profit organisation on the island of Mauritius, has been working on t... more Background: T1 Diams, a non-profit organisation on the island of Mauritius, has been working on the implementation of therapeutic and educational activities for its members. It regularly organises a recreational diabetic day ('Enjoy life' or 'T1 Diams en Balade'). Aim: To give an overview of a typical diabetic recreational day. Methods: The author participated in several of these activities organised by the organisation in 2014 and 2015. Results: A total of 22 patients came to the event; 11 (≥ 12 years old) attended for the day. The morning session was dedicated to diabetic therapeutic education and was carried out by two diabetes nurses. During the afternoon session there were physical activities for those > 12 years old and low-intensity activities for the other group. The menu for lunch was devised by a nutritionist. Blood glucose levels were regularly monitored. The patients did their own insulin injections. Conclusion: This recreational diabetic day gives an opportunity for parents to be reassured that their diabetic children can be autonomous. The day was carried out in a professional way so as to empower the patients. These activities should be organised regularly during the year.
The aim of the nongovernmental organization Type 1 diabetes mellitus support (T1Diams) is to empo... more The aim of the nongovernmental organization Type 1 diabetes mellitus support (T1Diams) is to empower children, adolescents, and young adults with Type 1 diabetes to optimally manage their medical condition. In the Republic of Mauritius (an Island in the South-West of the Indian Ocean), since 2007, T1Diams has been organizing a yearly diabetic camp of 7-day duration during the winter season for its members and their families. Two age groups are present (0–11 years and 12–25 years). For the first group, the children are accompanied by their parents while the second group comes on their own. During the camp, therapeutic education is carried out. The acquisition of knowledge and self-care skills are ensured through pedagogical diabetes-related games and presentations. Physical activities as well as workshop on carbohydrate counting are also organized. Those activities help the participants acquire and maintain the skills that are sine qua non to live optimally with their disease. During the camp, there are also interventions from professionals (nutritionist, psychologist, social worker, endocrinologist, ophthalmologist, podiatrist, and dentist) so that they get a complete medicosocial follow-up. Self-monitoring of blood glucose and education on insulin injections are done on a regular basis (at least 4 times/day). Tests for glycated hemoglobin and microalbuminuria are performed with all the patients. Keywords: Diabetic camp, Mauritius, nongovernment organization, self-care, therapeutic education, Type 1 diabetes, Type 1 diabetes mellitus support
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children, adolescents, and young adults with Type 1 diabetes to optimally manage their medical condition.
In the Republic of Mauritius (an Island in the South-West of the Indian Ocean), since 2007, T1Diams has
been organizing a yearly diabetic camp of 7-day duration during the winter season for its members and
their families. Two age groups are present (0–11 years and 12–25 years). For the first group, the children are
accompanied by their parents while the second group comes on their own. During the camp, therapeutic
education is carried out. The acquisition of knowledge and self-care skills are ensured through pedagogical
diabetes-related games and presentations. Physical activities as well as workshop on carbohydrate
counting are also organized. Those activities help the participants acquire and maintain the skills that
are sine qua non to live optimally with their disease. During the camp, there are also interventions from
professionals (nutritionist, psychologist, social worker, endocrinologist, ophthalmologist, podiatrist, and
dentist) so that they get a complete medicosocial follow-up. Self-monitoring of blood glucose and education
on insulin injections are done on a regular basis (at least 4 times/day). Tests for glycated hemoglobin and
microalbuminuria are performed with all the patients.
Keywords: Diabetic camp, Mauritius, nongovernment organization, self-care, therapeutic education, Type 1
diabetes, Type 1 diabetes mellitus support
children, adolescents, and young adults with Type 1 diabetes to optimally manage their medical condition.
In the Republic of Mauritius (an Island in the South-West of the Indian Ocean), since 2007, T1Diams has
been organizing a yearly diabetic camp of 7-day duration during the winter season for its members and
their families. Two age groups are present (0–11 years and 12–25 years). For the first group, the children are
accompanied by their parents while the second group comes on their own. During the camp, therapeutic
education is carried out. The acquisition of knowledge and self-care skills are ensured through pedagogical
diabetes-related games and presentations. Physical activities as well as workshop on carbohydrate
counting are also organized. Those activities help the participants acquire and maintain the skills that
are sine qua non to live optimally with their disease. During the camp, there are also interventions from
professionals (nutritionist, psychologist, social worker, endocrinologist, ophthalmologist, podiatrist, and
dentist) so that they get a complete medicosocial follow-up. Self-monitoring of blood glucose and education
on insulin injections are done on a regular basis (at least 4 times/day). Tests for glycated hemoglobin and
microalbuminuria are performed with all the patients.
Keywords: Diabetic camp, Mauritius, nongovernment organization, self-care, therapeutic education, Type 1
diabetes, Type 1 diabetes mellitus support