Through the program, diabetic students receive free bio-hazardous waste containers for their insulin needles. But the number may not accurately estimate the amount of diabetic University students, he noted. University life also poses problems for Montross other students may never encounter, such as realizing his blood sugar may drop to an unhealthy level as a result of Beaver Stadium security confiscating his juice box. Beaver Stadium security has repeatedly confiscated his juice, he said, even when he shows his medical alert necklace. Juice that is a ready source of carbohydrates and sugars provides a quick method for raising the body's blood sugar, he said.
Diabetics are just normal people that happen to have to take shots to stay alive.
If everybody would live a diabetic lifestyle, America would be a much healthier place. You just have to take care of your body. Herb Schmidt, The Bryce Jordan Center's associate director, did not return phone calls concerning this. Diabetes is characterized by high blood glucose levels. Instead of battling the typical senioritis in high school, Montross said he became constantly thirsty and tired.