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American Diabetes Association Camp EDI is an eight day residential camp for children ages 7 - 17 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Camp is held at Camp Mihaska in Bourbon, MO from July 26-August 2, 2009. EDI is an acronym for the three cornerstones of a healthy, active life: Exercise, Diet and Insulin. Medial professionals are on staff at all times supervising blood sugars, insulin doses and diets. Nutrition activities, blood glucose monitoring and injections/ medications are integrated into the camp program. A Health Lodge is located on site with hospital facilities nearby. Staff consists of pediatric endocrinologists, nurses, dietitians, and counselors. All counselors are over 18 years of age and most have personal diabetes management experience.