Johnson notes that the camp serves to motivate patients to become independent in self-care. Many teens also report benefits in developing friendships with peers facing similar situations. Camp was the first time that many felt comfortable enough to begin to explore new social situations. Many camps focus on diabetic self-care. Diabetes is a concern that affects not only the diabetic, but family members as well.
Many hospitals offer diabetes camps for the whole family.
And with increasing numbers of children being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, education is foremost. As soon as the children are old enough to go alone, they go to week-long camp. Baca is a licensed clinical social worker. We are there to help them. Doctors and nurses are also available all the time.