[Larks]

Originally posted by rainmaker
I am checking in a little late on this thread -- Why does real life have to keep interfering with my addiction!?!?!?

My sister, my husband, my husband's sister, and two of my sons have diabetes, all type I (except my husband who has some weird hybrid that no one understands). Thanks, Padgett, for making the distinction. My older son was 10 when he was diagnosed, and was participating in gymnastics and soccer. He never became unconscious because we were very, very attentive, but I appreciate the problems this mom may have had convincing her son to cooperate with the routine needed.

From my experience, I would not let the kid participate again in that game. If his blood sugar is low enough for him to roll his head back, it will be very unstable for the next two or three hours, and could easily drop that low again, even with careful treatment. He needs CONSTANT physical attention for several hours, to get back to normal, and participating in any sport will be very counter-productive.

Also, if the ref forbids participation for the rest of the game, maybe it will give the mom some ammunition to get him to co-operate better with his care plan.

I'm also trying to figure out how to, within the scope of my reffing duties, advise this mother that she needs a more aggressive doctor who will empower her more firmly to be more in control. This situation is very harmful to the child, in the long term, and should be avoided at all cost in the future.

WOW!! Someone really pushed my buttons this time...

[Edited by rainmaker on Jan 8th, 2002 at 03:59 AM]

Wow, great feedback. My view on this continues to be strengthened. There is a chance I see this team again so there is a remote chance we go thru this again. I'm sticking to the plan. No re-entry. I've learned alot about officiating and more importantly about my responsibily on this thread. Thank you to all who have contributed especially from the medical / diabetic side.

Larks