Sponsors for the Evening Novo Nordisk

Medtronic of Canada Ltd

Roche Diagnostics

DiNiro Family Golf Tournament Fundraiser to the Pediatric Diabetes Clinic

Transition to Adult Diabetes Care

Dr Robert WilsonEndocrinologist

Objectives To understand transition to adult care &

how it differs from pediatric care

To learn about lifestyle issues faced by young adults

To learn about the roles involved with adult diabetes management

Goal of Transition To provide care that is uninterrupted,

coordinated, developmentally appropriate as youth move from pediatric diabetes care to adult-oriented health care

Reality Check 25-65% of Young Adults Seek No Medical

Follow-up During Transition

WHY?

Adult Care is Different Expect to Meet Alone

Know Your Own Condition & Health

Know Your Medications

Take Responsibility for Your Care

Adult Care is Different

Sign Your Own Consents

Advocate for Yourself

What to Expect From Visits? EKG

Eye Chart Exam (Bring Glasses)

Blood Pressure

Foot Exam

Height and Weight

What to Expect From Visits? Abdominal Girth

Blood Work/Urinalysis

Meal Plan Review

What to Bring to Visits?? Diary - 2 Weeks of Numbers

Medications and Side Effects

Meter/Pump

Prescription Needs

Emergency Plan – People to Contact

What to Bring to Visits?? Know your Family’s Health History

Health Card

Allergy Information

Questions ???

Lifestyle Issues for Teens Alcohol Smoking Drugs Sexual Health Driving Living Out of Town

Alcohol & Diabetes

Hypoglycemia May Appear Intoxicated Occurs 6-36 Hours after Drinking

For Your Safety:

Eat Carbohydrate Rich Foods when Drinking Tell a Friend to Look for Symptoms of Lows Check BG Before Bed Carry Glucose with You

Glucagon Does Not Work When Alcohol is

in the Body!

Smoking & Diabetes We Know the Risks!

Diabetes Compounds the Problem

Drugs & Diabetes All Street Drugs Severely Impair Judgment

Various Drugs Cause Hypoglycemia or Hyperglycemia

Sexual Health Unplanned Pregnancies Should Be

Avoided Seek Counseling Prior to a Planned

Pregnancy When Pregnant Notify Your

Diabetes Team Immediately!

Driving & Diabetes Avoid Hypoglycemia Always Carry a Glucose Source Pull Over & Treat Promptly Wear Medical Alert

Driving is a Privilege

Have a Sick Day Plan.Never Be Alone!

Living Out Of Town Carry Supplies Be Prepare for Lows Wear Medical Alert Maintain Prescriptions Keep Medical Appointments Obtain Referral to Endo Need a Family Doctor

Team Captain’s Role Have a Say in Decisions Made

Be Fully Informed

Speak for Yourself

Ask for Help

Coach’s Role Determine Appropriate

Medication,

Timing & Dose

Assess & Monitor

Health Status

Team’s Role On-going Diabetes Education

Provides Resources

Problem Solving

Support