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Do I have to bring my own insulin supplies?
You do not have to bring your own insulin supplies.
All supplies are provided for you, EXCEPT those who are on a insulin
pump. If you are on a insulin pump, you must bring your own pump supplies
to camp, and have them packed into a Rubbermaid-type container, which is
labeled with your name.
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2. If I have a
special diet, do I bring my own food?
We have several campers come to camp needing special
diets (ie celiac disease, lactose intolerance, etc). Our head dietician
makes every effort to make meals that are appropriate for your situation.
Many of those with celiac disease do bring some of their own foods from
home. If you decide to do this, we ask that you put it in a bag/container
that is labeled carefully, with your name. We also encourage your parents
to contact our head nutritionist, so that she can speak with them, and
give them any necessary instructions in regards to this question.
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3. Can I call my
Mom/Dad during camp? No. No
phone calls are permitted during camp. Your parents can't call you and
you can't call your parents. HOWEVER, your parents MAY send you a one-way
e-mail, to see how you are doing. You will not be able to respond to the
e-mail, but their e-mail message will be delivered to you, just like the
regular mail is delivered every day, during rest hour.
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4. Do many of the
other kids get homesick during camp?
Some of the campers do get homesick. Many of the
counselors are very good in listening to your concerns; and they will work
hard to help you get through homesickness. Remember: it is okay to get
homesick, and most people do! But we want you to have fun at camp, and
meet as many people like you, who have diabetes! Remember too: you can
bring something from home (a stuffed animal, a picture of the family) that
will help you feel better about missing home.
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5. Do many of the
counselors at camp have diabetes like me?
YES! Our Camp Director, Phyllis, tries very hard to
have as many counselors with diabetes at camp! She wants you to have
good, positive role models: people that you can feel comfortable talking
with about your diabetes, people who can share their experiences with you,
and people who have lived successful, happy lives while living WITH
diabetes!
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6. I use an insulin pump, but
don't yet know how to change the set. Will someone help me do this
at camp? Yes, all campers with pumps change their
sets in the presence of a medical staff person. This provides
medical oversight of and assistance with the set change, as well as an
opportunity for you to learn how to change the set yourself.
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