Nearly every person going to camp has their routine dose of insulin substantially reduced because of all the extra activity. To a lesser degree this happens in spring-over a week or two the snow suddenly disappears, the sunshine appears and children are out playing, bicycling, etc. With the increased activity, low blood sugars are more likely. In contrast, the opposite happens with going back to school in the fall, especially for those going to new schools. This may be a time of extra stress as well as reduced activity.
Activity is decreased with the evening homework.
Blood sugars may go up and insulin doses may need to be raised.