Type 1 Disease Case Studies

The reporter stated Savannah has Type 1 diabetes and is cared for by her stepmother while her father is offshore working. The reporter stated Savannah was diagnosed with the disease a year ago and even after different interventions from doctors, agencies, and other parents of children with the disease the child is constantly in and out of the hospital. According to the reporter, Savannah has EKA every two weeks and she keeps an extreme high sugar levels. Ms. Nichols stated this is an indication Savannah isn’t getting her medication as needed or a lack of medical care. Per the reporter, on 02/25/16, Savannah was rushed to King Daughter’s Hospital because her sugar levels were 700; the child is being transferred to Batson Children’s Hospital