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Teacher Mistakes Boy's Insulin Pump For Phone, Rips It Out
AP ^ | 10/5/05

Posted on 10/05/2005 1:15:39 PM PDT by linkinpunk

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To: The Westerner
I hope you don't say it's in your wallet.

I started to say something about an ID in my wallet, but erased it. : )

I think a lot of the diabetic shock stuff and low blood sugar instances happen more to: 1. type 1s and 2. types 2 who are not in good control. It is so much easier to stay in control these days, there really isn't much excuse for sugar-related issues. What I worry about more are the millions of diabetics who don't even realize they are diabetic. They are much more likely to have issues than people who are taking their meds, eating right, etc.

I know several type 1s. the last thing they want is for people to identify them w/a bracelet. I know many more type 2s, some of whom have problems at their jobsite w/testing or dosing. These aren't people who are 'sick' and taking time off, they're on the job and just need a moment to look after themselves. The amount of ignorance about diabetes is amazing. I guess many diabetics would rather take care of their own issues than advertise it to an often unsympathetic world.

Will some people have a problem because they have an emergency situation and don't have an ID on? Yeah, probably. Diabetics should test their blood each time they get into a car. I don't know anyone who does this. So they could wear all the IDs they want, if they don't test, if they aren't aware of their own bodies, an ID bracelet isn't going to stop them from having a highway hypo.

81 posted on 10/05/2005 7:12:21 PM PDT by radiohead (Proud member of the 'arrogant supermagt')
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To: radiohead

Thanka for taking the time to answer. I'm glad to hear that control is easier than it used to be.


82 posted on 10/05/2005 9:37:59 PM PDT by The Westerner
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To: EnigmaticAnomaly

Go ahead and BE pi$$ed off! I stand by my statement. I have little or no respect left for "professional educators" anymore. Sure, there's a few conservatives left in the (public) school house, damn few. Teachers were once at the top of my list of good, honest professionals. Not anymore...........


83 posted on 10/06/2005 5:12:29 AM PDT by Red Badger (In life, you don't get what you deserve. You get what you settle for...........)
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To: princess leah

Sorry to hear that. My son was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 5. It is not easy for him OR his parents. However, he is now a registered pharmacist who is making more money than I do. He is 27 years old and has NO signs of complications.

Take it seriously. Learn all that you can about it. Learn how to handle a glucagon injector. Tell others (including her friends) so that they can react appropriately during a reaction. Yes, you will have reactions unless you run BG's so high that she will be blind by the time she is 25. Have identification on her at all times. Make sure she carries glucose tablets at all time. Anytime she feels low eat one immediately. Have a meeting with school administators and EACH AND EVERY teacher she has to brief them. Realize that strangers will think that low BG's are because she is drunk, crazy, or on drugs. They will not help or worse.

The junior high he went to had a rule that no changes could be made on the assignments each kid was given. Unfortunately, he had gym class just before lunch. We protested, but they refused to change anything. After three bad reactions (and one that landed him in the hospital), we hired a lawyer. Only then did they change his schedule so he had no more reactions.


84 posted on 10/06/2005 5:28:36 AM PDT by jim_trent
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To: Red Badger

Are you saying,"Those who can, Do. Those who can't, Teach?"


85 posted on 10/06/2005 5:30:26 AM PDT by sono
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To: 11th_VA
"Lawsuit ..."

Assault charges!
86 posted on 10/06/2005 5:31:26 AM PDT by LIConFem (A fronte praecipitium, a tergo lupi.)
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To: sono

For those of you who don't know, that is a quote from GEORGE BERNARD SHAW (1856-1950)........


87 posted on 10/06/2005 5:39:03 AM PDT by Red Badger (In life, you don't get what you deserve. You get what you settle for...........)
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To: linkinpunk

88 posted on 10/06/2005 5:39:29 AM PDT by dfwgator (Flower Mound, TX)
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To: Red Badger

And a very bright man indeed.


89 posted on 10/06/2005 5:42:31 AM PDT by sono
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To: Lizavetta

LOL!


90 posted on 10/06/2005 5:46:27 AM PDT by BlessedBeGod (Benedict XVI = Terminator IV)
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To: Russ

A teacher has no right to rip anything from anybody unless it's a weapon or an item being used as one.

This was a teacher over stepping his bounds.


91 posted on 10/06/2005 5:48:59 AM PDT by kx9088
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To: sono

He just, mostly, played around............


92 posted on 10/06/2005 6:01:14 AM PDT by Red Badger (In life, you don't get what you deserve. You get what you settle for...........)
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To: Marty
What this student goes through it very hard. This student most likely has type 1. Being a type 2 person I thank God daily I don't have to suffer type 1. This teacher needs to find another line of work. The young person has to be brave everyday just to face the day. Diabetes is a slow killer and many people have but refuse to face it because it is such a big life change. The teacher is clearly wrong.
93 posted on 10/06/2005 6:08:28 AM PDT by bmwcyle (We broke Pink's Code and found a terrorist message)
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To: dfwgator

rotf!!


94 posted on 10/06/2005 6:09:27 AM PDT by linkinpunk
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To: HungarianGypsy
In other news a school in Arizona is keeping a diabetic boy from keeping his testing kit with him under the No Tolerance rule. They say he can keep it in the nurse's office. But if he ever had a problem he would not be able to get it in time.

Unfortunately most schools are like this and, believe me, I've seen my share. My son has been diabetic since the age of 3. He's now 17. Being military, we've moved on average every 2 years ... that's a LOT of schools to deal with. We have to fight this issue every time. The focus is rarely on the child with diabetes but more on the concerns of sharps and blood. It's another case of the good kids suffering because so many others are out of control.

95 posted on 10/06/2005 6:14:13 AM PDT by ArmyBratsMom
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To: Red Badger

What profession do you claim allegiance to then, pray tell? I would be curious to know. I am sure not everyone associated with it is of sterling reputation.


96 posted on 10/06/2005 6:24:44 AM PDT by EnigmaticAnomaly ("“When you see a rattlesnake poised to strike, don't wait until it has struck before you crush it)
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To: Kozak
Okay the teacher is not a Rocket Scientist. But, it's not the horror they are making it out to be. The insulin pump is connected to a tiny needle that just goes below the skin into the fatty tissue just below. Takes all of 30 seconds to clean the skin and insert another little needle. You would think the kid had a kidney removed.

Well, it's no cakewalk either! My son wore a pump for two years, and one of his greatest worries was the needle being ripped out ... either by someone grabbing it, mistaking it for a phone, or the pump just falling out of his pocket. Maybe you've had to deal with this issue on a daily basis, I don't know. If you're speaking from experience, you're a real he-man for dealing with it so well. If not, your sense of compassion is sorely lacking.

97 posted on 10/06/2005 6:26:17 AM PDT by ArmyBratsMom
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To: The Westerner
Many years ago when I was raised, it was considered a universal signal to an id bracelet when caring for an accident victim. I did not know that attitudes had changed. I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't want that to be instantly identified, particularly a diabetic going into shock.

Precisely why my son has worn a bracelet every day since the day he was diagnosed 14 years ago ... Except for one day when he was 4 years old. He decided that he didn't want to be diabetic anymore, so he took off the bracelet and tossed in the trash can :o(

98 posted on 10/06/2005 6:36:53 AM PDT by ArmyBratsMom
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To: jim_trent; princess leah
Excellent post jim. My son was diagnosed at the age of 3 and is now an amazing 17-year-old A/B student who plays a mean guitar and an impressive game of soccer. It really is a tough go for the parents and the child, and I'm sure we could share a lot of "I know what you mean" stories. It is always encouraging to hear about people like your son who weather the storms and continue to succeed. Thanks for sharing.

Prayers for you and your daughter, leah. Type I diabetes is a difficult thing to deal with. Please feel free to FReepmail me if you would like.

99 posted on 10/06/2005 6:49:43 AM PDT by ArmyBratsMom
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To: EnigmaticAnomaly

You are correct! Not everyone of any profession is of sterling character, even the clergy and medical professions. But, having just put a child thru the local school system for 13 years, and having contact with each and every one of the teachers, all of whom seem to be of the flaming liberal, condescending , know-better-than-thou, chip-on-my shoulder, where's-my-paycheck, type......


100 posted on 10/06/2005 6:54:30 AM PDT by Red Badger (In life, you don't get what you deserve. You get what you settle for...........)
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