ParentingDiabeticKids.com

April 20, 2012 - Mandy Asks

My daughter is 20 and has had diabetes now for 14years.In the last 7 days she has hypoed 17 times!!! She has always been unstable not due to her inability to look after herself though. When she has been low these last few days she has become quite verbally aggressive and teary. She complains if I ask her how her readings are all the time but also complains when i dont ask "because that must mean that I dont care" It is so hard to know when and how to make her responsible for her behaviour when she is hypoing. How much control do they have over heir behaviour in these instances? She is paranoid about her weight which also makes it hard for her during hypos.

March 10, 2012 - Linda Asks

When counting carbs do I subtract the fiber and sugar and sugar alcohol from the carbs?

February 21, 2012 - Kristen Asks

Our daughter has both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. She controls her blood glucose levels well with Novolog in an insulin pump, but we wonder if she wouldn't benefit from taking an insulin resistance drug, as well? What medication would be appropriate?

January 19, 2012 - Dawn Asks

My daughter is 11 and was just diagnosed in August 2010. She wears the Omni Pod and she is VERY independent with her management,but she gets VERY angry when I ask her if she remembered to cover. Although I am proud of her independence, I feel it's my responsibility as her mom to confirm that she is taking care of her insulin doses. Her BG runs high on most days and I can't get her to check very often. I know this is a terrible disease for her to have to deal with and I don't want to "punish" her for not checking or covering,but, at the same time, I think, if she's responsible for doing the dishes and she doesn't, then there'd be a consequence for that. I don't want her "consequence" for not checking and covering or not allowing me to help her to be long term damage to her body! Any suggestions???

December 31, 2011 - Amy Asks

I have a 13 year old son that was diagnosed at age 9. He has been wearing a pump for 3 years and does a really good job of taking care of things on his own. He does not like to wear the pump when he is playing sports and he seems to have highs after practice and games. Is it possible to use lantis and wear a pump? Maybe just put his basal at a really low amount?

December 9, 2011 - Claire Asks

My son is now 19 and was diagnosed fours years ago. For the first 18 months he managed the blood testing and administraion of his medication very well. For the last few years he has really found managing his diabetes very difficult culminationg in a crisis in the last month. Fortunately he seems to have turned a corner and is very motivated at the moment to lower his blood average from the mid 20's upwards mmol/L it has been. However as a result he is now having far more hypos which is the main reason he cites for actively keeping his mmol/l high. This afternoon he has a reading of 1.6mmol/L so then had to take a significant amount of sugar to raise this. My question is what should he now do for the sugar he has eating to a.) prevent his bloods from rising and b.) to as far as possible prevent another hypo? Grrrrr sometimes I feel I know nothing at all about this which leaves me feeling inadequately placed to support my son so my heart felt thanks in advance for any guidance in this.

November 28, 2011 - Jennifer Asks

Having the worst trouble with my sons #s starting this past summer... We've been pumping for over 4 years... He's up he's down, he is all over.... He is turning 11 Oct 10... we pump with medtronic mini med. I can't come up with much of a pattern but I'm noticing his #'s are just higher in general and he is higher in the morning. I recently changed his 3:30 am basil up from .55 to .65 and sensitivity to 90 from 100... and insulin on board from 4 hours to 3... he has gone as high as almost 600 a few weeks ago... to as low as 44 today!! Ok any suggestions would be greatly appriciated.. ps .... Camren missed over 30 days of school last year not counting latenesses or picked up early... this year he has missed 3 half days and 2 full days already for being high sick or pump malfunctioning.

November 12, 2011 - Kristie Asks

My daughter is in her honeymoon period and her bgs remain near normal. She has not had any low blood sugars under 60. What will happen to her levels once the honeymoon is over? Will she experience more lows?

October 26, 2011 - Jenny Asks

I have a 13 year old daughter, diagnosed 6 years ago with T1. The past 2 years had several episodes of very high BM & Ketones, occasionally gone into DKA and has had 8 hospital admissions this year! Intially this was put down to puberty/hormones, so tried an insulin pump for 18 months, with little imrovement and now our consultant has put her back onto mutiple injections, again little improvement. I also have another diabetic child and myself which are all on insulin. Any help/advise, greatly appreciated.

October 17, 2011 - Timothy Asks

My 9 year old got up the other day and gave herself 10 units of insulin via her pump. When I asked her why she said she didnt know why she just did I dont know if she is just acting out or if this is something more?

September 28, 2011 - Sarah Asks

What's the significance of having room temp inslin when loading a new catridge into an insulin pump?

September 17, 2011 - Veronica Asks

I have a 20 year old daughter with type 1, She has had diabetes since she was 12. She was in ok control. Her A1c's was about 8.6 or around. She is living away from hm, for the first time. We got a terrible result of an 11.1 .She is planning a mission trip to India for two weeks in Sept. What advice do you have for me. As a concerned mother I want to say she cant go .She is not in good enough control.Am I crazy ?

September 14, 2011 - Trina Asks

My daughter is almost 13. She was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 9. She has been wearing a pump since age 10. Just tonight, I realized that for the past week or two she has barely been checking her blood sugar during the day, if at ALL! She pretends and tells me a fake blood sugar and pretends to boulous. I am devastated and I have taken away her privileges. I do not know what to do with her...help!

September 8, 2011 - Shauna Cooper Asks

My son just turned six and has been on the pump for the last 2 1/2 years. He continues to struggle with changing his pump site. He has a ton of anxiety and sometimes a site change can last 45 minutes. As soon as it is done he is playing and smiling 20 seconds later. Any suggestions on how to make site changes easier?

August 17, 2011 - A Parent Asks

My son is 8, he was diagnosed with type 1 on Feb.10th, 2011. He went to diabetes camp a couple weeks ago and had a great time. Although, I was told when we picked him up that he asked to have his sugar checked 20 - 25 times a day, he became very paranoid about going low. Since he has beenn home, he's been acting the same way, telling me he feels "weak," and thinks he's low. He wasn't like this before camp AT ALL, he played soccer and finished his basketball season no problem...after he was diagnosed. He had fun and never went low. Now, he's saying he doesn't want to play football ( his favorite sport ) or any sport, for that matter. Is this a normal phase for a child his age ? Do I make him play a sport for exercise ? I honestly think the only reason he doesn't want to do anything is for fear of going too low... I don't know what to do.

August 3, 2011 - The Berry Family Asks

What's it like traveling with a pump for a month? We will be flying to California then driving to South Carolina.

July 21, 2011 - Stephanie Asks

I have a 9 1/2 yr old boy, been 5 years to the month now. He is now wanting to have pancakes or a waffle. I bought the Cary's syrup (sugar free). Should I carb him for the Carb Count only. Or do I add in the Sugar Alcohol level to? I don't want to over correct. He is on syringes. Not a good eater, getting better. First time, I ever really used a syrup? Thank You for any suggestions,except adding fruit, tried it :( .

July 12, 2011 - Tanya Asks

I know you can restart an insulin pump 24 hours after a lantus shot, but can't remember when to give a lantus shot after being removed from a insulin pump?

July 6, 2011 - Melanie Asks

Our Endo is really pushing us to try the pump. My son is 15 - soon to be 16. He is type 1 with Addison's Disease. He is a competitive swimmer / triathlete. He spends at least 2 hours a day ( sometimes 4 ) in a swim work-out. I am concerned about having the pump off for 2 hours 15 minutes at a time on a regular basis. I am also concerned about site infections - he swims open water from June - Oct. Any input you could give me would be great .

June 28, 2011 - Step Mom Asks

We have a 15 y/o son that is having a lot of highs (300-500)and a few lows. He is on the pump and was diagnosed 2 years ago. He started out really good and responsible but is now not checking himself on a regular basis and has to be told repeatedly to check himself, dose, change his pod, etc. He also has open lunch at school and eats a lot of snacks after school. He refuses to eat most healthy food. We are stumped on how to handle this especially since he will only get more independent from here on out and we will have less monitoring. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

June 8, 2011 - The Skinner Family Asks

I'm researching insulin pumps right now. Dawson will be able to get one in August. My husband & I are having such a hard time deciding which one to go with. He wants tubeless, but I'm not convinced with the reviews I've read on the Omnipod. He plays a lot of sports. Any suggestions?

May 29, 2011 - Josie Asks

My son age 17 only eats one meal a day and he all ways says his not hungry?

May 17, 2011 - Jett Asks

My 3 1/2 was recently diagnosed with T1 and we are struggling with a possible growth spurt causing him to constantly be hungry. We are still on35g/25g/25g meals and 15/15/15g snacks. After a meal he's full (sometimes a struggle to get him to finish) but then within 1/2 hour -he wants more food. We have maxed his carb allowance for that meal/snack so we turn to 'free foods' that don't have carbs. Cheese sticks, turkey roll ups, chicken strips, salami - he's tired of it all. Any other options you can give me?

May 3, 2011 - Fiona Asks

I have had it and I am done!! Please help!! Our 8 yr old son is T1dx'd 3 years ago. Usually he is really good at dealing with his diabetes but if something comes along that he doesn't like (diabetes related or not), he has a meltdown. Tonight was a major meltdown and both my hubby and I are done. He fell in a mud puddle and was asked to change clothes. He did without issue but when he was asked to get his bg's done for dinner, he refused. We decided to let him be but he had to sit with us which is the"rule" for all 3 of our kids as they are part of the family. We asked why he didn't want to do his bg's and his reply was that he wasn't hungry despite saying he wanted 2 portions of dinner before we began cooking. When we asked why he suddenly wasn't hungry he replied that he didn't want to change his clothes and started crying and screaming. He ran away to his room and when hubby tried to talk to him all hubby got was louder crying and screaming. He was given time to settle while the rest of the family ate dinner. Hubby went to talk to him again and was met with more crying and screaming. At this point we asked him to go and check his sugars as we weren't sure if he was high or low. He refused to move so hubby carried him upstairs and we tested his sugars all the time screaming and wailing. He was 15.0 so we sent him back down to his room so as to not disturb the rest of the family as the other 2 children were becoming upset. He stayed there for some time in the hopes he would settle which he did calm down until we tried to talk to him when he would begin screaming and crying again. We gave him his Levemir and put him to bed with no dinner. We will be checking on him through the night. This is not a one off time as it happens often. If he doesn't get his way, finds something difficult or doesn't want to put an effort into it, he will scream, cry and carry on refusing to be any part of a discussion. He acts like a 2 year old having a tantrum. This is beginning to effect the entire family and we need help. This behavior was evident pre-diabetes. Please, please help!!!!!!!

April 26, 2011 - The Bladorn-Seckel Family Asks

How do you determine how much insulin to give if you know you are going to be exercising within a couple of hours?

April 20, 2011 - Tracy Asks

My 10-year-old son was diagnosed in March of last year. He started pumping in December. Prior to pumping, we started having problems with his sugar after dinner. We always eat at 6. At 8, his BG is great. At 10, he's high. Every. Single. Night. I've checked (and double checked) his evening basal and it is right on. When I lower his dinner ratio, he goes low at the 2 hour mark. Our CDE had a do basal tests with food and without and every time we did the test with food, his sugar went high at the 4 hour point. I guess it's the way his body is processing food at night??? Anyway, the CDE's seem to have not seen this before. They suggested doing an extended bolus at dinner. We have had a bit of success with it, but truthfully, it's exhausting because he has active insulin in him so late. I would LOVE to find a solution that doesn't involve an extended bolus every night. (But of course, if that is necessary, we will do it.) This week, I finally decided to try increasing his basal between 7 and 10 to see if that off-sets the rise. The CDE thinks it's a safe test, since he will always eat dinner. Do you have thoughts? I feel like I'm all alone in this and I want to do right by my son. I just wrote a question...and forgot to give you one other bit of info. Yes, this is the longest question ever...I'm so sorry. But with my son's evening meals....a nutritionist has already looked at the food he's eating and they do not believe that's it. We don't eat high fat food at dinner...in fact, his evening meals are healthier than ever in an effort to fix this problem. Most recently, he went high on a tuna sandwich, baked ruffles, strawberries and 2% milk. All the meals are meals that he eats at other times of the day and is fine. It's something about dinner. And it's a complete mystery to me! Thank you for any help.

April 13, 2011 - Peter Asks

Recently I saw this family talking about having reversed Type 1. What they seem to be saying is a very strict low carb/plant based diet. What is your view of this and what does Laura think given the efforts she made with her son when diagnosed. Thanks

March 31, 2011 - Karen Asks

My son is 12 years old and weighs about 70 lbs. Can he use the new Medtronic mio infusion sets with a 90 degree angle? We have been using the angled infusion sets all this time because of his lean body, but we are really ready to try something different without the "ouch" factor.

March 25, 2011 - JJ Asks

How do you handle a 20 yr old who is terrified of going low so she keeps her b.s. too high and is afraid to be independent? She was diagnosed at age 10 and has never had a severe low where she needed assistance. Everything she learned years ago is being ignored, it's as if she needs are-booting. Are there any programs for college students to address this issue?

March 11, 2011 - Tracy Asks

My son was diagnosed at 5 1/2 and is now 8 1/2. I can see him struggling with having diabetes lately, like sneaking food. In the beginning of diagnosis, I use to feel bad for him and always sorry for him. Just lots of hugs and tears. I still feel the same way but I feel I am a bit confused on how to discipline him. Do I do the tough love and tell him.... "this is how it is and always will be so lets move on and deal with it" You always hear the stories of " My mom was tough ... never let me give up . Made me keep going forward" I feel I should be that way. Maybe it will make him strong and gain control more when he is older, BUT he is only 8. I know he wants to be independent. I know he is struggling not being "normal" like his friends. I feel that approach my be too tough at this age. On the other hand I do not want to coddle him. So confused and was wondering how everyone else treats their children with the disease.

February 23, 2011 - Julie Asks

Hi help...my dd was diagnosed t1 6 months ago and we are using shots, aged 4 then....I struggle to keep her bg between 4 and 10 ..they are mainly between 11 and 16.... We are always changing her insulin doses but I just feel that I must be doing something wrong.......also when she Is very high....22+ and its bedtime what/ how do I treat these such high levels.??????

February 18, 2011 - A Parent Asks

I need some help, tips or advice. My daughter is 2 and diagnosed 3 months with diabetes. Since then we have had to change our dialysis routine and diets. Now they say she has Celiac's Disease which means she cannot have gluten in her diet. I have to restrict her diet even more and I don't even know what foods have gluten in them but I'm told a lot of them do. I'm feeling very overwhelmed with all these changes and upset that my daughter has to go through life this way. Any words of encouragement as this is all new to me.

February 11, 2011 - Elizabeth Asks

My 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed 4 months ago and is in a major honeymoon period. She has weeks where she will only need a half unit of insulin all day and her blood sugar stays in the 80s and is often low. When her blood sugar levels start to rise into the high 100s and low 200s...and I can tell another batch of beta cells are gone, it's like she becomes a totally different kid. She refuses to pay attention in school, do her homework, help around the house, do her blood tests and she is mean to her siblings. Then she has a couple of days where she is a complete mess. She has a 3 hour long meltdown... and then on the day after her meltdown, her blood sugar levels are back down in the 80s and 90s and she is often low. She will be in a great mood and catch up in school, help around the house, do her homework without us asking, etc. This will last for a few weeks and then as her blood sugar levels start to rise it starts all over again. Is this normal? I didn't think anything of it until I started to pay attention to the timing of the change in her behavior and in this fourth month it happened like clockwork. Can the honeymoon period cause mood and behavior fluctuations too?

February 4, 2011 - Angie Asks

My son is about to be a teenager and has had diabetes for 3 years.He is very responsible and takes good care of himself, with our help. As a middle school, there are more and more opportunities for him to "go out on his own". His sugar checks and insulin shots are not the biggest issue.....it's counting carbs. How do you handle this when your child is out somewhere and you don't know ahead of time what they will be eating? Any tips for making this easier for him and us?

January 26, 2011 - Sue Asks

My son plays ice hockey and skates a lot. Any suggestions on how to keep meter and pump warm enough so they work when he needs them. We have tried a cooler with a heat pack in it which works some what.

January 21, 2011 - The McCrary Family Asks

No specific question other than tips for handling the transition to middle school, high school, and then college life.

January 19, 2011 - Angela Asks

My son has been battling various illnesses the past two weeks, rashes, stomach bug and bronchitis. His blood sugar has been pretty high. Yesterday it was well over 500 and would not come down. The solution was to get new insulin because the insulin had only a week left until it expired. He is doing better today, but the past four days, he has been acting as if he is starving. I don’t know if I should take this as a growth spurt like most parents with two year olds would, or if there is a problem. Does anyone else have experience with this?

January 5, 2011 - The Johnson Family Asks

At what age do you think kids should be able to go on a pump? When our Daughter was first diagnosed at age 3 in 2000 about a year into her diagnosis, a Dr. laughed at me when I asked that question and snottily told me 12! needless to say that was our last appointment at that hospital and then we switched to Yale (yeah!) and our daughter started on the pump 6 mos later in time for kindergarten.

January 4, 2011 - The Jones Family Asks

At what blood sugar level do you suggest giving a correction?

December 30, 2010 - Julie Asks

Could you give some tips on how to dose for dinner rolls, french bread, etc. heavy breads? When my son eats these for dinner I can almost guarantee a spike about 3 to four hours later. Any help would be great.

December 23, 2010 - The Toone Family Asks

When do you know if your child is ready for the pump?

December 20, 2010 - Jessica Asks

My son is 7 yrs old. We have been pumping insulin for 3 yrs now. When he goes into heavy activity, or exercise, we usually disconnect from the pump, in conjunction with giving an uncovered 15 carb snack. Why does he not stay stable without the snack and goes low unless we do that? Shouldn't disconnecting be enough,? or is everyone different? Of course if he is 200 we just disconnect and no snack, but if he is 100 he needs the snack. Thank you

December 16, 2010 - The Doherty Family Asks

My daughter is going to be moving to the pump within the next few months and she seems EXTREMELY hesitant and fearful of the whole idea. Any suggestions on how to make this a smooth transition??

December 6, 2010 - Rebecca Asks

My son was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago. We are having trouble with high blood sugar at night. When he falls asleep his blood sugar jumps up. By 1:00 in the morning he is 300 or higher. Has anyone heard of this? It also happens if he takes a nap, he falls asleep and when he wakes up he is over 300.

November 30, 2010 - The Pozo Family Asks

"How do we get over the high sugars our daughter constantly has?"

November 23, 2010 - Anne Marie Asks

I am in a group of 67 other families. One of our new families has a child dxd. with both Type 1 and Type 2. Can you explain this. I can't find any info for a duel dxd. Also what are the care differences. Love to offer advice when asked but we are afraid. Is there a name for this duel Type?

November 16, 2010 - The Van Druff Family Asks

"Does diabetes affect learning ability at least in the first year of diagnosis?"

November 9, 2010 - Monica Asks

My 8 year old daughter was diagnosed this last Memorial Weekend. I know she has Type 1, but still question it at times too. I'm sure that might be normal too, who knows. But her last A1C at her 3 month was 5.7, and the doctor said that's where a "normal" person is supposed to be. Then I get her urine checked at the doctor for an infection, and the doctor seemed surprised that there wasn't any trace of sugar in her urine. Is this normal? I guess I'm just not satisfied yet, even though I'm sure she has it. Thanks!

November 2, 2010 - The Miller Family Asks

Are there any tips for getting through puberty without extreme highs from time to time (300 - 400)? What about the ketones that seem to be caused by puberty? Extra insulin and water don't seem to keep them from returning.

November 1, 2010 - Jacqui Asks

Anyone got any info on Humalog 25? My daughter had to start it last Friday, as they've withdrawn Mixtard 30, her sugars have rocketed and I can't get them down, despite increasing the dose each day. She has eaten half the amount she would usually have and its just not going below double figures. She can have Novorapid at teatime...so we can get her down after that, but the next morning when she has Humalog again...the day is spent with highs. She is on a 3 injection system...Humalog 25 morning, Novorapid and carb count teatime and Lantus at bed. Any info would be great. The Hospital have told me to wait a bit longer to see if it starts working...but after 5 days of highs I'd like an alternative! She can't inject herself so extra injections are no good.

October 23, 2010 - Marie Asks

This is a big one. My daughter was diagnosed 1 year, 10 months, 2 weeks and 6 days ago… Since then it has been a nightmare with a moment of clarity and then back to our nightmare. First part of our night mare is our daughter becomes more stubborn every day; she gags on her food when she doesn’t like it or is done and we already gave her insulin. She isn’t picky by far, she just hates certain things; like mushrooms… okay so maybe not that picky. She takes ages to eat when she does eat, unless she really loves her food. Her I:C is 1unit:10 carbohydrates, but I have notice with some things that ratio leaves her either too high or too low after meals. I feel so lost and confuse on how to please everyone at the dinner table and make everything healthy. Her doctors said after keeping her blood sugars stable (between 100-160) for 60 days she could get put on a pump, testing would be the same but insulin delivery would be easier. My question is with healthier foods such as pure apple juice, apples, strawberries, cucumbers; would her blood sugar rise and fall faster with her bolis? And the same with un-healthy foods like pizza, burgers fries. Would the un healthy foods make her bloods sugars stay elevated longer before coming down? How do I deal with that?

October 20, 2010 - The Welch Family Asks

How do you get a 12 year old to give her own shots? We are trying, but she will have no part in it yet!

October 13, 2010 - The Rivera Family Asks

Would you please help me understand diabetes and how to deal with ups and downs?

October 5, 2010 - The Irwin Family Asks

How does growth spurts or puberty affect insulin absorption or needs?

September 29, 2010 - Karen Asks

My son was dx May 25this year and he is 14 ...the months prior to dx he was getting worse and worse in the morning and not wanting to eat. Now he is positively nauseous in the morning until 10:30 or so , so I have to pack him his breakfast too. Is this normal and should he have an empty stomach for the first 2 hours of his morning...he does not feel like eating at all and I have tried him with everything, normally he is a good eater being 5 foot 10 and 180 already at 14 but not in the am anymore!!!

September 21, 2010 - Susan Asks

My 10 year old son has had diabetes for 3 years and has been on a pump for 9 months. Two times while on the pump he has had what I call a growth spurt that has dramatically affected the amount of his basal insulin. It seems to take me a week to 10 days to increase his basal insulin appropriately. I have been told by the Ping representative that I need to have him fast for three mornings; fast for three lunches; and fast for three dinners and evenings to evaluate his basal. I see the logic behind this. I can't imagine implementing this because: 1. His days aren't the same (school days, sport days,less active at home days). 2. He seems to have these growth spurts 2-3 times per year. Once I evaluate his basal he'll grow (or change his sport choice of the season) and we'll start all over again. 3. The number of days involved three breakfasts x three lunches x dinners x three evenings = 12 days. 4. Very busy schedule (Piano, Church, Tae Kwon Do, etc.) How beneficial is this whole process for a child? Is it worth the disruptions to his life? What can I glean that will give me the best information with the least amount of effort and upheaval?

September 7, 2010 - Julie Asks

My son is 10 years old (5th grade), diagnosed in August 08. Lately he has missed some school due to illness and keytones. How much school work is he expected to make up? It just keeps piling up, we never seem to get caught up!

September 1, 2010 - The Vincze Family Asks

What is considered a safe number at night for a 6 year old? We always test him at 11 pm and his numbers vary from 6 to 15.

August 25, 2010 - A Parent Asks

My daughters basal #'s seem to not be doing the job even though we have changed the insulin and the sight 2 times over the last four days. This is her eight month with DM1. We increased her basal by 50% and still not great. She is 17 and had an A1C of 6.2. Is this normal?? Any suggestions?

August 21, 2010 - Lisa Asks

I have a 16 year old daughter with Type 1. She was dx'd at 10. Her endo Dr. will not sign a medical release for her to get a drivers license because her A1c is an 8.She has never had any hospitalizations or complications. I think they don't understand a teenager living with Type1. Am I being too biased?

August 17, 2010 - A Parent Asks

"What’s best to use if we want to bring a low BG up quickly? We use glucose tablets and they work well. What other option do you suggest?"

August 9, 2010 - The Keel Family Asks

My son awakes on a daily basis at over 300. He seems to be rising steadily after about 3am. Is there anything you can suggest that may help? He is on Novorapid at mealtimes and levimir at breakfast and lunch and lantus at night. If ever I raise the dosage of levemir he hypos at about 2am.

July 29, 2010 - The O Family Asks

Can the heat make a child go high? When it's hot, my son tends to go very high and stay high!!

July 20, 2010 - Dana Asks

How do I protect my sons pump site when he swims?? I have tried every "waterproof" bandage, tegaderm, etc.. Is there an adhesive or skin glue??? Please help..

July 18, 2010 - The Kelly Family Asks

What are some things to be aware of when her body is changing?She is a 11.

July 17, 2010 - Parent Asks

When carb counting, do I subtract the fiber for total carbs OR include the fiber??? I'm coming across more and more food items that have more fiber and if the fiber doesn't change bg why count it!?

July 14, 2010 - Michelle Asks

My daughter was diagnosed at 4years old. She is now 9. She does not take her diabetes serious at all. She sneaks food constantly. We hide her 100 cal. snacks because she will eat them throughout the day. She is always high in the evening, and I mean high. I am worried, I don't feel we are doing enough. We address this with her Dr. every time we go. She says this is normal for her age group. She loves grapes and her snack. 1 point a piece. But I can't really buy them for her, because she sneaks them at other times in the day. Any advice, I am so worried about her. What do we do to make her believe this is serious. Just a little background...she was adopted at birth so counselors say her diabetes just may be one thing she feels like she can control. HELP

July 7, 2010 - The Smith Family Asks

Can a specific subcutaneous site not be suitable for use? We have tried my son's stomach (he is thin) over and over and though he used it effectively for shots, it fails frequently for his pump sites.

July 5, 2010 - Christina Asks

When giving my 5 year old daughter her injections on her legs it nearly always bleeds is there any way of preventing bleeding when giving injecitons as the bleeding upsets her. thanks

June 29, 2010 - The Apperson Family Asks

Do you think restricting a child's diet in necessary for blood sugar control?

June 23, 2010 - A Parent Asks

I'm looking to get my 7 yr-old daughter's ears pierced. She is type 1. Any of you aware of any concerns/cautions?

June 16, 2010 - The Jenks Family Asks

How is it that one son was diagnosed at 16 months and the other son didn't develop type 1 until he was 20 years old!!?(20 yr old dx 9/27/09)

June 8, 2010 - The Bourdeau Family Asks

Our 5 year old daughter Ava does not have a lot of fat. She is currently on shots. Would a pump be hard for her because she has less fat.

May 31, 2010 - Gabby Asks

My daughter, 13 years old, started to go crazy with a nearly carb-free diet. She refuses to eat properly and lost a lot of weight . She is terrified of going hyper and I think she just doesn't wanna eat to avoid high blood sugar. She is on the pump and her basal rates are already very low and she still goes low a lot especially at night. She also started exaggerate exercising . Thank you for any suggestions, we are really worried about her.

May 25, 2010 - The Shoaf Family Asks

I am beginning to question the possibility of getting Kinsey (8) on the pump - I have heard it is just like starting over. Am I ready for that?

May 24, 2010 - Trina Asks

My 11 year old is scheduled for a tonsillectomy soon,does anyone have any experience or advice w/this surgery & Type 1 diabetes? I've not found much information on line.

May 17, 2010 - A Parent Asks

Where is the best place online to buy insulin pump supplies and accessories?

April 17, 2010 - Jessica Asks

My son has type one and he is ten years old, there is alot of training/information/conferences geared towards parents, but not towards kids.. I would like to see more activities directed towards kids besides Diabetes Camp. What kind of education/group support etc is available for our children? So far everything is for me and how to take care of him, but not directed towards kids learning about the disease themselves?

March 30, 2010 - Melissa Asks

My son is 7 diagnosed 2yrs ago. He just had his first stomach bug and since hasn't need insulin to cover his meals. Almost 10 days without. He is still getting 11 units of lantus at bedtime but plan to cut it back b/c he is waking up low. Is this unusual after an illness.

March 13, 2010 - Jeanne Asks

My son is Type 1, he is 5 and was diagnosed last June. My endo has been talking a lot about the pump lately. I am considering switching this summer, looking at the Animas ping. Can I really get tighter control on the pump? His first A1C was 7.8 and his most recent was 8.1 and it's hard to not take it personally. How do you know when the honeymoon is over? I have noticed that his numbers have been much more jumpy since December so I assumed that maybe it's over. About the pump- my son is a little afraid to switch to the pump, is it ok to bribe him with a giant Lego prize if he switches? We love technology in our family and he does think it's cool that he will have his own "computer".

March 5, 2010 - Trina Asks

My 11 year old daughter was diagnosed @ 6 & has been successfully wearing a pump for about 3 years. Thankfully we have had very few issues other than a visit to the ER for a low just a few weeks after her diagnoses. In the past 2 months she has been hospitalized & put in ICU overnight twice due to "highs" ! She acts as if she is checking/bolusing...when in fact she doesn't! In short she lies about it in order to eat!! Other than watching her like a hawk...what can we do?!?! Is it normal to be rebellious @ some point?!?!?

February 23, 2010 - The Grier Family Asks

Is there a certain length of time you have to wait to get a pump? What are the long term effects of taking insulin?

February 15, 2010 - The Hildebrandt Family Asks

We are about 19 months into diabetes life, and we see that her insulin requirements are steadily increasing. Just how much insulin is she going to need when her pancreas completely stops making its own. She is currently on about 25 units for morning needle, and about 7 in the evening...this has doubled since last fall. We are just wondering what she may "top out" at...as it already seems like such a lot. I guess I don't understand enough about the progression of this condition....what "changes" can we expect in the next few years even.

February 7, 2010 - The Rusnak-Dillane Asks

Yes...We have been reading about Insulin and Diabetes, different web sites. The one thing that keeps coming up are the side affects of diabetes and the amount of insulin used. We were wondering, with protein, fruits, veggies, minimal fat, and LOW AMOUNT OF CARBS, (to cut down on the insulin given for the day) what is the recommended amounts of carbs for an adolescent to have during the day, the amount of insulin given for the day? Are we doing the right thing? Also, is there a list of free foods they can eat? If so, where can we find it? Looking for a support group here in Southern N.J. can't find one, where can we look?

February 2, 2010 - Amanda Asks

What's the deal with Diabetes and feet, my 5 year old was diagnosed 3 months ago, the Dr's didn't mention anything about shoes or feet, but on internet sites about diabetes it seems to be an issue, she hates wearing shoes, does she really need to wear them all the time, or can she go barefoot when at home?

January 27, 2010 - The Pixley Family Asks

I am interested in knowing the pro's/con's of pumping vs. administering insulin with a syringe.

January 26, 2010 - Lisa Asks

I'm taking my 9 year Type 1 Diabetic son snow skiing next month and just really need any helpful tips. He'll be in ski school for the 1st day and I'm petrified!

December 15, 2009 - Brandy Asks

My son was diagnosed last year just after he turned 2. Now that he is 3 he is starting to get a better understanding of his disease. He has an older sister (9yrs old) and she is also very educated on his disease. I also watch 2 younger children that are 1 1/2yrs old. My question is how do I keep my 3yr old from sneaking food from the other children when he knows he is not suppose to have it? I have locks on my fridge as well as the pantry but I find him on my counters and getting into things. I have hidden the food from him but he just takes it from the other children. When it's just me and him during the day he is very pleasant and listens very well but chooses not to when he is playing with the younger boys. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

December 11, 2009 - Kathleen Asks

My daughter has recently started a new bad habit. She has been eating the school breakfast along with the breakfast she gets at home. Nobody has been watching her and I'm not sure if its their responsibility. She is 8 years old and has had diabetes since she was 18 months so she knows she's not allowed to eat without permission. But I'm feeling that she wants to be "normal" and eat breakfast with her friends at school. I have not confronted her about it yet because I'm not sure which way to go. I asked her why her sugars where in the 500's in school and perfect on days off. I specifically asked if she ate on the bus or before lunch and she gets really upset saying she doesn't, and how i should believe her. I don't know what to do!!

December 4, 2009 - Cheyenne Asks

I have 10 yr old twins and one of them is type 1. She also happens to have Asperger's Syndrome. Her psych has recommended putting her on some sort of anti-depressant to help her to cope with social settings better. I can't find any documentation regarding research on insulin vs. mood-altering meds. Has there been any research on this? I refuse to have her put on any more medications than is absolutely necessary. Thanks!

December 1, 2009 - Kathleen Asks

How do I handle a 12 yr old not testing & bolusing? She almost went DKA last week and just doesn't seem to care. Her latest thing is lying about her number. Saying it isn't as high as it is so I won't get mad.

November 4, 2009 - The Oliver Family Asks

How come we can't get more clear cut answers about what kinds of damage (percentages?) can be done to the organs from going very high or low, many times in one year over several years?

October 22, 2009 - The Griff Family Asks

How do you make your teenagers keep their routines when they are rebelling at every step? How do you insure they TEST TEST TEST !!

October 21, 2009 - The Griff Family Asks

How can you convince fairly recently diagnosed teenagers to consider the pump..?? Our kids want NOTHING to do with pumping.. They are 15 and 17.. don't want "something attached".

October 14, 2009 - Michelle Asks

Has anyone sent their child abroad for a trip? Mine is going to Costa Rica and I was wondering if anyone had any tips?

October 7, 2009 - A Parent Asks

Any advice on school field trips? My 11 yr old son is going to the museum without me for the first time since being dx a year ago August. He is pumping and the school nurse is going. I would really rather go- it's about an hour away and it is fo...r the whole day. But he doesn't want me to - he said he could handle it! I guess it's good for him to feel empowered to manage his diabetes at a young age but it is scary for me. Do you guys pack a seperate backpack with all supplies and how much should I "train" the nurse on pump stuff?

October 6, 2009 - The Gallimore Family Asks

How are schools able in this day and age, to ignore a child's needs with regards to diabetes?

September 25, 2009 - A Parent Asks

Is there a difference between Novolog & Humalog?

August 18, 2009 - The O'Brien Family Asks

"I would love to know how to stop worrying ALL the time, especially when Alexis isn't with me, at a sleepover for example."

August 8, 2009 - The Bloom Family Asks

"How do I overcome the fear of one of my other kids getting diabetes...especially since our daughter is the third generation to get Type 1 diabetes?"