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What are Food Allergies?
Food Allergy eTraining Slide 4
A food allergy is an abnormal response to a food triggered by the body鈥檚 immune system.
No food allergy symptoms occur on the first time a person is exposed to the food.
Impact of Food Allergies
Food Allergy eTraining Slide 3
- Four out of every 100 children have a food allergy.
- Food allergies are becoming more common AND hospitalizations related to food allergies are also increasing.
- Children with food allergies are two to four times more likely to have other related conditions such as asthma and other allergies, compared with children without food allergies鈥ND are more likely to experience anaphylactic reactions to foods and be at higher risk of death.
Why You Have This Training
Food Allergy eTraining Slide 2
- In accordance with Education Code (EC) Section 49414, legislation was enacted to develop minimum standards of training for school personnel in the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors.
- It is estimated that severe allergies affect nearly 40 million Americans in all age groups and put those individuals at risk of death from anaphylaxis.
Food Allergy Overview
Food Allergy eTraining Slide 1
Impact of food allergies on children- What is a food allergy?
- Triggers that worsen food allergies
- Mild signs & symptoms of allergies
- Medical management of mild signs & symptoms
- 鈥淎naphylaxis鈥� (severe signs & symptoms of an emergency; interventions)
- Medical management of severe signs & symptoms
- Preventative measures
Activity Guidelines
Diabetes Lab eTraining Slide 19
Activity uses up carbohydrates and lowers blood sugar
Check before, during, and after physical activity
Sliding Scales and Ratios
Diabetes Lab eTraining Slide 18
Sliding scales determine how much extra insulin a person needs at routine times of the day.
Sample sliding scale from doctor:
- BS <100 = no additional insulin
- 100-150 = 0.5u
- 151-200 = 1u
- 201-250 = 1.5u
- Etc.
Sliding Scales & Ratios
Carbohydrate Counting
Diabetes Lab eTraining Slide 17
1 serving size = 15g of carbohydrates
Mechanics of Diabetes
Diabetes Lab eTraining Slide 15
- People with Diabetes use a method of 鈥渃arb-counting鈥� their food
- Carbohydrates have a large effect on blood sugar
- Insulin administration is based on how many carbohydrates are eaten
- Treatment of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) also involves giving the person a form of carbohydrates
Insulin Storage
Diabetes Lab eTraining Slide 15
- Most opened vials can be left at room temperature (below 86 degrees Fahrenheit) for 30 days.
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Most opened pens or pen cartridges may be left at room temperature for less than 30 days
- Unopened vials should be stored in a refrigerator and are good until their expiration date.