Congratulations! I know you are proud/relieved :) For the most part, this is how it is for my son too.
We used pens...almost from the start. My son's insulin needs were next to nothing for a while so we didn't see an issue with leak back. My son...
My son does an at home a1c test before his endo visits. They have always been very accurate for us (in comparison to the doctor's office...
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My son was diagnosed April 22, 2010. He was 8 years old. Bg was around 778 in our doctor's clinic. We were sent to the hospital right away....
We have a beardie! He is pretty awesome:)
Call them in. We've lost very few pods but they have replaced all without issue. They just ask for the number on the pod and then if I want them...
My youngest son did this. He is almost 2 1/2 and I'm not sure when it stopped...I do know he was still doing it when he turned 2 because I talked...
We use "Nature's Own 100% whole wheat" no hfcs or artificial colors/flavors. 20g of carbs for 2 slices...(we don't subtract fiber either)
Have you looked into the type 1 university.com online classes? There are live and prerecorded classes by Gary Scheiner. One is called "Blood...
Whenever you believe your child can handle the extra responsibility.:) It really depends on the kid. My 16 yr old (non d) had one at age 11. My...
We are so envious!! You will have to give us your thoughts when you receive the new pods:)
We average 8-10 times a day. 1ish am (sometimes I just look at the dexcom but sometimes I test him depending on how accurate the sensor has been)...
It will be ok. Your son is stronger than you realize. So are you. You can do this. I promise.:cwds: Just take one day at a time.
I think it really depends on the child. My son is 10 1/2 and just started self managing at school. We have progressed to this in baby steps. Just...
We just updated our son's 504 last week. He will be going into 5th grade next year and I used this 504 as a guide...
My son plays soccer and hasn't had a problem at all. The soccer ball did hit a pod once and it failed several hours later but who knows if that...
My 10 yr old has used the pod for 16 months. He loves it and hasn't ever lost/left the PDM. We have had very few problems. For now, the 200 unit...
You might see if there are microwaves that the kids can use. Our jr. high and high schools do have several microwaves. My older boys (non d)take...
If you are at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth, you are in very good hands.
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