The Diabetes Foundation has launched for sixteenth a consecutive year the call of its 'Diabcamp' scholarships aimed at facilitating the assistance of children and young people with diabetes to the summer camps organized by diabetic associations throughout the country.
Every year 1,500 new cases of type I diabetes are produced in our country, a chronic disease that already affects at least 30,000 children.Without a doubt, the adaptation to this new situation, which will accompany the child throughout his life, is one of the most difficult aspects that requires extensive information and continuous learning, both for parents and for the affected.
Therefore, the director of the Diabetes Foundation, Beatriz Dueñas, has affirmed that their goal is that "they can enjoy these scholarships 'Diabcamp' the greatest possible number of children with diabetes since the camps are a unique opportunity forThat they know their illness and learn to live with it in a playful and fun environment. "
Families can request these scholarships, which have the support of the Lions Club Federation and Novo Nordisk, until May 31, and will have an economic amount of 175 euros.