http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/ Children with Diabetes Forums en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:06:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/ http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47270&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:18:29 GMT My son is 14, dx'd at 13 and is now ready for the pump. I was really leaning towards the Medtronic because it had the intergrated CGM with it. Well after yalking to our Endo this week he spiked an intrest in the Dex by saying it could stay on for 2+ weeks.

Ryan is active (sports and lots of them) and an all around average wild teenage boy. I want something that will last, yet grow with him. I want something that will do what it is supossed to do. I know this whole venture will be a huge learning curve and I am not expecting it to be easy at all, but once we get going on it, after all the kinks get worked out I want something I can depend on and that will be pretty darn accurate.

That being said do you have any info, GOOD OR BAD that can help me decide???

Thanks for your help, ]]> Continuous Glucose Sensing PokesforLife http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47270 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47269&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:40:34 GMT Should I be changing the site after each swimming pool lesson.? Today when I changed the site after 3 days it was red and quite hard the levels have... Should I be changing the site after each swimming pool lesson.? Today when I changed the site after 3 days it was red and quite hard the levels have been quite high today having a feeling site was not working to well.
Any thoughts, ]]> Parents of Children with Type 1 Little Diabetic Dude http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47269 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47268&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:41:30 GMT my daughter got started on saline today.we had a battle with the infusion sets.we have got animas ping for her. inset 30 gave her a very big bruise... my daughter got started on saline today.we had a battle with the infusion sets.we have got animas ping for her.
inset 30 gave her a very big bruise on her bum and lot of blood in the set.then we moved on to contact detach which was our choice already for her as she has absolutely no fat anywhere.i am just worried that with the adhesive rashes etc she wll be left only with very small space for the change of infusion set.
what cream do you all use to make the the sites/bums heal better and keep soft and supple.
i am just anxious about everything.keeping something 24/7 attached to a 4 year old is making me nervous.please share your thoughts and your experiences and also i wanted to ask 4-5 year old's parents that what i/c etc they have given by NP.my daughter will be beginning with .15 units basal and 1:60 gms carb ratio and correction BG will be 300 mg/dl. This all is to start with then we will monitor her closely..her insulin is starting on 25th.hope everything will be much better then. ]]> Parents of Children with Type 1 shilpi235 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47268 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47267&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:22:20 GMT Nate just started taking Accutane. He has swallowed the first 6 pills over the last three days. Now tonight, he has a mental block about it and... Nate just started taking Accutane. He has swallowed the first 6 pills over the last three days. Now tonight, he has a mental block about it and cannot swallow a pill. He tried and tried, and it will not go down.

He's had this trouble before...can do it, then all of a sudden can't. I've tried slipping his pill into a spoonfull of ice cream; he's tried drinking something warm first; he's tilted his head back....he and I are both growing frustrated.

Does anyone have any different tips that we can try?

Thanks,

Karen ]]> Parents OT KarenRI http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47267 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47266&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:24:26 GMT USA Today/Media Planet supplement on CD (http://www.celiac.org/downloads/USA%20TODAY%20Media%20Planet%20on%20celiac%20disease%2011%2020%2009.pdf) USA Today/Media Planet supplement on CD ]]> Celiac aklap http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47266 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47265&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:37:30 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTyGnsys_Bc http://www.montionesbiscotti.com/duffysdilemmabook.html Item #: duffysdilemmabook Special... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTyGnsys_Bc

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Above: Cover of the book, "Duffy's Dilemma", which was the inspiration behind Montione's newest low carb biscotti. See Low Carb biscotti


A portion of book sales will be donated to charity. In addition, we are planning a small charity fundraiser for diabetes at our bakery on Nov. 7. See Events



Photo Above: Owner, Mary Montione, her chldren and Duffy walked at the American Diabetes Association Step Out Walk in Boston on October 24. They walked as part of "Haley Wall's Carb Counting Court" team. The team is pictured above on Boston Common!


About the Book. Duffy is a fun loving four year old dog who just learned she is diabetic. But that does not stop her from coping with the change that lie before her. She had a life before diabetes, and she is determined to have a good life with diabetes. Duffy narrates her story, telling how she and her family supported each other and solved each dilemma to get life under control and back on track.

"Duffy's Dilemma" is a realistic fiction based on a family's true event. It is an inspirational family story of love and support. It is a learning tool for anyone coping with the feelings and adjustments resulting from a sudden health change. You will learn. You will smile. You will be comforted by mans best friend as Duffy shares her understanding and triumphantly discovers that she can still do most anything and keep joy in her life.

Author. Mary Montione, owner of Montione's Biscotti, was inspired to write this story by Duffy, as well as her children, Emma and Jimmy. By trade, Montione started and continues to operate her biscotti bakery. Her experience with Duffy lead her to introduce a low carb biscotti. By sharing her experience, she hopes to increase awareness and understanding of diabetes as managable, allowing people and pets to live healthy and happy lives.

Illustrator. David Pimental, has been a designer, illustrator and artist in Massachusetts for over forty years. He photographed Duffy and her family then brilliantly illustrated each page. His experience with family and friends who were diabetic, along with a love for animals inspired him to illustrate "Duffy's Dilemma".

Number of Pages: 34

Ages: 5-12 years or any adult who wants to share the knowlege of diabetes with others, or who loves dogs.

Genre: Realistic fiction, children-dogs and children-diabetes.

Available: Now ]]> Parents OT Ellen http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47265 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47264&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:30:40 GMT OK, You people who have convection ovens. I have only had mine about a month. First time baking corned bread muffins. One of the tins (after... OK,
You people who have convection ovens.

I have only had mine about a month. First time baking corned bread muffins. One of the tins (after baking) looks like a stiff wind hit the top of the mix as it baked. They kind of look like little a puff of air blew the top funny so the pouf out on one side.

Question? Does the air in the convection oven sometimes do this? They are kind of cute, but I can't think of why they look that way..... ]]> Parents OT LJM http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47264 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47263&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:05:16 GMT Erik is having one day of good numbers and all went to h#$#. Went to get him in his jammies so that we can watch Shrek 3 on tv and found the cleo... Erik is having one day of good numbers and all went to h#$#. Went to get him in his jammies so that we can watch Shrek 3 on tv and found the cleo dangling down his pant leg. Site is intact is just came detached. Erik doesn't know how it happened or when it happened. Checked him and he is 401 and says he has 1.75 on board. I drew up 2 units and gave it to him. My suspicion is that it came detached before dinner. Now, I have to see which way the numbers will go. Oh, insulin god bring us some good #'s. ]]> Parents of Children with Type 1 Colleen http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47263 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47262&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:46 GMT i know you guys are experienced with this. Kennah is starting basketball in a week.. she is 8 years old, pumping with mm522. i was told to... i know you guys are experienced with this. Kennah is starting basketball in a week.. she is 8 years old, pumping with mm522. i was told to disconnect during practice and games of course. my question is this. is there anything special i need to do. we have not played sports and the pump is fairly new, oct., also her practices are at 7 and 8 at night. that is her normal bedtime. am i doomed to all night checks on those nights. what are good snacks to keep her up with that much activity. i know she needs to stop and check during. thansk in advance for the help. ]]> Parents of Children with Type 1 momof1 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47262 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47261&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:24:39 GMT Bear with me - this could get long. DS had been on 6.75 units of Lantus in the morning (2 years old, 38lbs). Novolog I:C breakfast - 1:20... Bear with me - this could get long.

DS had been on 6.75 units of Lantus in the morning (2 years old, 38lbs). Novolog I:C breakfast - 1:20
Novolog I:C lunch - 1:20
Novolog I:C dinner - .5:20

We had decent control during the day, but he would run in the 200 and 300 over night and then finally got back in target around lunchtime, but I had to REALLY limit his mid-morning snack. I called our CDE and she said to transition his Lantus to 6 units at dinner time.

Over night last night, he ran low - to the point that I had to wake him up to give him a snack. Now he's running high during the day. I have changed his dinner Novolog to 1:20, as he was running in the 200s at bedtime. Tonight at dinner he was at 362. :mad: I have been giving him VERY limited between meal snacks (Maybe 8 carbs -that we aren't supposed to cover)

Tonight I gave him 5.5 units of Lantus so that he might not run so low over night, but I feel like I am setting him up to be in the 400s at dinner tomorrow night.

It seems like we can't find a dose of Lantus that doesn't make him run low initially, then high after it's been in his system around 15-18 hours.

Any advice? I am at my wit's end. I am calling his endo to order the pump on Monday (they want him on it and we have already done a trial with the Ping) It seems like I am not going to get any consistent control until he is constantly getting insulin.

TIA ]]> Parents of Children with Type 1 KyleBugsMom http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47261 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47260&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:15:01 GMT What age would be appropriate?

My dd is DYING to read the books since her classmates are but I told her I'd have to preread.

I don't have time to devote to reading a series of books right now (I'm one of those can't-put-a-book down-to-feed-myself-let-alone-my-family kind of readers :o)

So is a very nearly 11 year old ready for this? She's an excellent reader but average maturity for her age. ]]> Parents OT shekov http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47260 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47259&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:44:34 GMT James received his shot on Wednesday. Today the injection spot is hot, hurts, hard and has small bumps around it. Other than that he does seem... James received his shot on Wednesday. Today the injection spot is hot, hurts, hard and has small bumps around it. Other than that he does seem ok....a little on the tired and whiney side. Anyone else experience this? I was told the arm will be sore but this hot and hard has me concerned.
thanks for any input. ]]> Parents of Children with Type 1 chkpea http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47259 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47258&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:37:15 GMT Do you have a T1 support group where you attend meetings in your city? If you do what are they like? Do you have planned discussions or just show... Do you have a T1 support group where you attend meetings in your city? If you do what are they like? Do you have planned discussions or just show up and see if anyone wants to talk? We have been attending our monthly meetings, but I think they could be better. What makes your support group meetings good and make you want to go to the next one? ]]> Parents of Children with Type 1 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47258 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47257&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:56 GMT To those of you who have ever advised a newly dx parent that things WILL get easier, and to those of you who are newly dx, it is TRUE! :):):) We... To those of you who have ever advised a newly dx parent that things WILL get easier, and to those of you who are newly dx, it is TRUE! :):):)

We are 7 months post-dx, and today, when my MIL offered to pick up Mara from daycare for an evening (filled with food, I am sure), Mara wanted to take her own food from home for lunch, and the school called about doing corrections before gym class. I was able to handle it ALL!! :D

6 months ago, I would have never guessed that I would be able to handle these questions. THANK YOU to all that have provided support.

It does get easier.:) ]]> Parents of Children with Type 1 kpoehls http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47257 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47256&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:01 GMT How do the upper tush sites work for the Dexcom? Are as accurate as the arms? How do the upper tush sites work for the Dexcom? Are as accurate as the arms? ]]> Continuous Glucose Sensing ecs1516 http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=47256