- Where do you live?
- malta, tiny island in europe
- What Makes You Laugh
- my son! definately! he has got such an amazing character! at just 20months he lightens up the room and you can't help but stop whatever your doing to hear him mumble away n giggle to himself
- Favorite Sports Team
- Manchester United, its an english soccer team :D
- What Helps You Get Through
- again, I'm gonna have to say my son! i'm a single mum and i feel like he's all i have, all i really care bout. i can't work because of his condtion so we're together almost 24/7 (no one really understands diabetes were i'm from).
- Favorite Meal
- well at the moment, anything quick! my son has to eat every few hours so i worry more bout his meals n snacks. i end up eating the wrong things, or his leftovers!
- Helpful Resources:
- well al sorts of sites which i just goggled. i got this site from a facebook group i joined, hoping to find some good advice. tip? hmm - DON'T think your kids are 'suffering', its true its not easy but this will help create a healthy lifestyle for your child. you are not alone in this, n don't be ashamed to get help. a child shouldn't feel left out, or feel more 'special' - this sort of change should be for the whole family - just do it together and share the load :D eat healthily, go for family hikes.. dnt get stressed, this will not break your family but only make the bond stronger! (sorry long tip hehe)
- Date Diagnosed
- end of May 2009, he was just 11 months
- Question for Everyone
- oh wow, all sorts. i need help with everything. sugar is still up and down and have been told that, due to his age, it might not settle for a while. i need advice on what area hurts less (for pricking and injecting) since my son is too young to tell me - he s such a brave boy though advice on food! cos i feel like my son is living on carbs! his dietitian gave me a list and based his calorie intake on 1800cals/day - he's a toddler! i went back and was told sorry never dealt with a baby' (yes, shocking!) o so many questions..
- Diabetes Camp
- no not yet, he s too young hehe
- Vacation:
- i plan to go to the UK in May.. all i know is that you MUST declare all of the childs equipment (needles, insulin etc) plus have a medical certificate from his/her doctor. - well this is how it is here at least. ONE TIP- carry TWO watches! one with the time of your own country, another with the time of the country your visiting. you wouldn't want to mess up times n doses!
- Question For Team
- any chance of NOT filling up my son on JUST carbs? he isnt gettin ANY protein etc - i feel like he's living on chips n pasta!
- Question For Us
- any 'sweet' recipes? like birthday cake? etc :)
- What Do You Think
- o this site is going to save me! i feel like i'm going nuts.. i NEED the info and help, more important i love hearing other peoples experiences. my son has had SO many hypos, at least 12 in one week. he's also had a seizure were i thought i lost him - i feel like i'm getting on track then something knocks me down
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5 Comments on “The Tabone Family”
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Melissa Gjesdal Mar 12, 2010 (2 years ago)Try to advertise for a diabetic Type I babysitter who knows how to count carbs etc. I just found one in my city this week and I was able to go to a movie for the first time since my 3 year old was diagnosed on October 14/2009.
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Melissa Gjesdal Mar 12, 2010 (2 years ago)Advertise for a Diabetic Type I babysitter in your area. I just found one and hired one and I was able to see a movie for the first time since my 3 year old was diagnosed Type I on October 14/2009. She knew exactly what to do for him. I don't know why I didn't think of doing that sooner.
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DENIELLE BISHOP.(Gibraltar) Mar 5, 2010 (2 years ago)i have a 6 year old with diabetes,he was diagnosed when he was just 11 months,yes it is hard and its an everyday learning experience,you will get to know how certain food affects his blood suger level,but it will all come to you with time,as injections my son prefers to have them on his bottom,and i test his blood suger levels on the palm of his hands the area that is near to his thumb.we have just come back from a vacation in the USA,and everything was fine as long as you have a good diabetic nurse to talk to they can give you all the advice you need.can't give you much advice on birthday cakes as my son is on novo rapid which meens that he can eat what ever he wants and i just adjust his insulin to cover his intake,this insulin was much better for him as he is a very fussy eater and sometimes just loves to pig out on food,he has better control with this insulin and his blood suger levels are mostly under 10,but he still has the odd hypo and he also has the odd 20's but is doing much better then he was a few years ago,but this is down to me,understanding his own diabetes,every child is different and you will get to understand your child with in time,you will learn to see symptoms he has before he has a hypo,which will able you to treat him fast it will all come to you'll see.
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jeanne birmingham Mar 4, 2010 (2 years ago)My advise would be to slow down and cook healthy meals, they don't have to be anything fancy. The right nutrition is SO important for both of you (type 1 or not). My nutritionist told me last week that sometimes it takes up to 15 times to introduce a new food to a child until they eat it. I try to pick one day a week that I cook a whole bunch of healthy stuff and then I can just pull it from the fridge during the week. Or cut up veg or fruit and have hummus, cream cheese or peanut butter for them to dip it in- kids love to dip. Remember carbs aren't bad, it's the right kind of carbs that are important.
My son tells me that the back of the arm, the inner thigh and belly hurt the least or wherever he has a little chubbiness. Also, letting the insulin come to room temperature- it seems to sting more right from the fridge.
Good luck to you, more power to you for being a single mom, that is really tough. You are doing great! Try to teach someone to care for your little one so you can have a break once in a while. Go get your toes painted or go to dinner with some friends, just to not think about diabetes for a couple of hours.
:) Jeanne from Arizona USA. My son is 5 years old. -
Shara Mar 4, 2010 (2 years ago)My son also was diagnosed at 11 months. It would have been earlier had the Pediatrician at the time not poo pooed(for lack of better language) my concerns. He was still breast feeding.
At that age they do fluctuate greatly in their blood sugars. I understand your stress of always having to be alert. It can be a stressful time and I too am a single Mom. If you have someone you can train (relative or good friend), it can relieve some of your stress. Even in the states I find ignorance with Type 1.
I found that the bum seemed to be the less painful spot for my son. I would just go up to him pull his pants a little and give it to him quick. Not making a production out of it.
Bob's brand ( not sure if you have it there), has great gluten free bags of brownie mix, cake mix, things of that nature. It has a few less carbs than normal cake mixes.
The eating thing is difficult because, of course they are kids and kids eat what they want to eat. It was trial and error. I made wraps with turkey in them, another favorite was oatmeal and blueberries(which is a great combo for blood sugar). I stayed away from bottled baby foods because of the hidden carbs and artificial gunk that is in them. Try if you can to take the whole foods route.
Hang in there! It can be frustrating and it's so nice to have outlets like facebook and so many other resources available now. We did not have that when my son was diagnosed. He is 8 now and doing great! It is amazing how our will as mother's makes us strong in adversity. Sounds like you are doing a great job!
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