Another reason to push for testing and bolusing in the classroom - our son pre-boluses 15-20 minutes before lunch. Yes, the nurses office is on...
We have a hard time avoiding spikes in general in the morning so try to go low carb most days and do not pre-bolus. Trying to time the bolus for...
Yes, we try to delay eating or do no carb foods if BG is over 200. Eating carbs when BG is high already just adds fuel to the fire and makes...
For my sweaty soccer player we use either Skin Tac or Mastisol under the DexCom and under his pump site. We didn't find that IV prep did anything...
We also try to avoid more than 20g carb at breakfast. Lots of eggs and cheese, breakfast meats. We also do a smoothie we call "Chunky Monkey"...
I agree with previous that the best option may be a nanny. Whether live in or live out probably depends on your comfort level and other needs...
My husband was dxd at age 15, I met him in our 20s in college. He drank plenty in college and I was too ignorant to be concerned at that time....
We see that pattern during growth spurts in my 11yo. Unfortunately it is not consistent so if we increase basal proactively then his BG will tank...
Sorry that you are having to stress about this, I don't think there is a parent of a T1 child out there who hasn't freaked out that their nonD...
Couple of thoughts: 1. She is 14 with very little day to day support or supervision at home. I would commend her for even testing her BG with...
My 11yo has agreed that he is okay with saving any special treats and bringing them home to eat later. I know that a 5yo may not have that amount...
It is a lot to take in! My son was dxd at 9yrs, not as a toddler. We use the Animas Ping pump. One thing that we love about the Ping is the...
Son is 11 1/2 yrs, diagnosed 2 years ago. Weighs about 90lbs. Basal ranges 3-6 units/day and bolus dose 10-12 units/day so overage anywhere from...
My husband has been using G5 for 3 weeks and son just switched from G4 to G5. For DH he sees only pluses, no drawbacks. He is more attentive to...
I agree multi factorial. We find that with travel or changes in eating where he is eating way more carbs then usual we do okay with usual...
To me not going is not an option. Not only do you need time away but I think that it also sends a bad message to your son and DH that he and they...
I also married a Type 1. Prior to our wedding my husband did not want children because he feared that they would also have T1. We saw a genetic...
I would agree to talk with your doctor. After diagnosis my then 9yo son was also on low doses of Lantus , 1 unit per day. He would frequently...
We have the Animas Ping (not Vibe) for my 11yo. I love the remote bolus feature from the meter, which is why I don't think we would change to the...
Just because the school is required by law to have a nurse present doesn't mean that is what is best for your child or what you may even want. If...
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