diabetes camp in the '70s

[phoenix]

Two interesting short videos of showing life at a UK diabetes camp.
The first shows learning to carb count and how to deal with hypos. I know that some of our members who have had diabetes for a long time tell us that it's nothing new... here's the proof.
The second blood and acetone testing (urine testing) and learning to inject . I like the way these camps fostered independence at a young age. I think DUK does still run some but I don't think that they last for a fortnight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4YG7jZR9-E&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ph6mF_JVbg&feature=channel
Some other videos from DUK on this channel too.

 

[noblehead]

Phoenix,

I found those videos heart breaking to watch, times have certainly moved on for the better, but watching those kids doing their clinitest checks brought back some painful memories. I wonder do these camps still exist today?

Nigel

 

[CarbsRok]

y

 

[noblehead]

Well the syringes and needles are smaller than the harpoons of the 60/70's and we have blood testing. But other wise it all the same. IE carb counting and adjusting insulin to your needs.
Oh and the fashion is a lot better these days too :lol: (Cringes at the flares)
DUK do still have camps and away days.

And what may I ask is wrong with flare trousers CarbsRok!!! :evil:

Nigel