19/11/2023
Ipswich Softball held their very first “BLUE DAY” yesterday the 18th of November to support and help raise awareness of those living with Tye 1 Diabetes.
Huxsyn Needham was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 21 months and almost lost his life to the condition. His family want to start the conversation about Type 1 Diabetes to help raise awareness.....
Hux played his very first T-Ball game on Blue Day. A massive shout-out to Denika Thompson to get the first ever annual “BLUE DAY” off the ground!!!
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body’s own immune system is activated to destroy the beta cells in the pancreas which produce insulin. We do not know what causes this autoimmune reaction however environmental factors are thought to set off the process. Type 1 diabetes is not linked to modifiable lifestyle factors. Currently there is no cure and it is lifelong.
What happens if people with type 1 diabetes don’t receive insulin?
Without insulin glucose builds up in the body. The kidneys attempt to wash the excess glucose out through the urine, resulting in dehydration. The body burns its own fat reserves to supply energy which releases chemical substances in the blood called ketone bodies. Without ongoing injections of insulin, these ketone bodies accumulate. The high glucose and ketone levels along with dehydration can be life threatening if it is not treated. This is a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition that requires immediate assessment. If someone, who you know has diabetes, is experiencing symptoms of DKA, becomes confused or unconscious, call triple zero (000) for an ambulance.
Symptoms
* Being excessively thirsty
* Passing more urine
* Feeling tired and lethargic
* Always feeling hungry
* Having cuts that heal slowly
* Itching, skin infections
* Blurred vision
* Unexplained weight loss
* Mood swings
* Headaches
* Feeling dizzy
* Leg cramps
For immediate first aid treatment for Hypoglycaemia, follow these steps:
* If unconscious – check airways, breathing and pulse.
* Seek medical help immediately.
* If conscious – feed patient a sugary drink and water.
* When fully conscious – feed patient a sandwich or fruit.
* Seek medical advice following a hypoglycaemic episode.
For more information please visit the Diabetes Australia Website.
https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/abo.../type-1-diabetes/
Ipswich Softball Association Inc Diabetes Australia