Madison Copeland Camp Adrenaline Rush Survival Guide

HANDLE THE

ADRENALINE DIABETES FIELD GUIDE SUMMER 2021

EMERGENCY CONTACTS CAMPER NAME

TYPE 1 DIABETIC

IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY. GUARDIAN #1 NAME PHONE NUMBER

GUARDIAN #2 NAME PHONE NUMBER

ENDOCRINOLOGIST NAME PHONE NUMBER

PREPERATION ASK YOURSELF: What supplies do you need to pack?

How are you going to charge your devices?

How are you going to keep insulin cold?

How are you going to prepare your body?

How will new variables affect your levels?

ESSENT 10 ESSENTIALS

PREPARE FOR THE WORST CASE SCENARIO IN YOUR BACKPACK.

TIALS 1. FOOD & WATER 2. INSULATION 3. ILUMINATION 4. COMMUNICATION 5. NAVIGATION 6. SIGNALING DEVICE 7. FIRST AID KIT 8. SHELTER 9. FIRE KIT 10. KNIFE & TOOLS

BEFORE

HIKING LEAD TIME PACE YOURSELF //

Allow for more time after you bolus for your breakfast before you eat to avoid drastic blood sugar spikes.

BREAKFAST FUEL YOUR BODY //

Eat a high carb breakfast to ensure you have enough energy for the trip.

OATMEAL BANANA PEANUT BUTTER

HYDRATE

FIGHT HYPERGLYCEMIA //

Drink at least 32 oz of water after waking up to avoid dehydration.

WHILE

HIKING RATE REDUCTION FIGHT HYPORGLYCEMIA //

Start dropping set basal rates at a decrease of 50% - 100% for an hour if numbers are lower than desired.

RECHARGE FUEL YOUR BODY //

Plan to consume a type of snack every couple of hours to maintain glucose readings in the best range.

HUMMUS CARROTS MULTIGRAIN CRACKERS

HYDRATE

FIGHT HYPERGLYCEMIA //

Drink at least 32 oz of water after waking up to avoid dehydration.

AFTER

HIKING MONITOR ANTICIPATE A DROP //

Keep a close look at blood glucose levels after hike.

Intense exercise can cause levels to drop during the middle of the night.

DINNER

FUEL YOUR BODY //

Have a small meal that is high in protien to reduce the risk of higher levels.

GRILLED CHICKEN STEAMED VEGGIES

MONITOR OVERNIGHT //

Continue to use a temporary basal rate for 1 - 2 hours after hikes to make sure levels do not decrease after returning to normal rates.

STRENGTH DOESN’T COME FROM THINGS THAT YOU CAN DO. IT COMES FROM OVERCOMING THE THINGS YOU ONCE THOUGHT YOU COULDN’T. - RIKI ROGERS