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Comment by Julie on February 4, 2010 at 1:22pm

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I would love feedback and the opportunity to meet new friends. :)

Comment by Tracy Greene Mintz on January 29, 2010 at 10:26am

Just want to make sure California parents know about www.DiabetesInCASchools.com for guidance if you are encountering any challenges at school.

Comment by Anna on January 12, 2010 at 9:31pm

My daughter has had diabetes for 9 years, was dx'd at 10 months. In my humble opinion supplements and natural medicine are excellent in being preventive of infections in general. I daily give my daughter probiotics, Vit.C and Vit. D along with a multivitamin. Also having food allergies tested by a naturopath is an excellent idea since they lower immunity as well. Just some thoughts to ponder, My heart goes out to those of you who are in the trenches with babies with diabetes, it's tough but it will get easier! There are some amazing natural antibiotics too that do not kill off the good bacteria too and you you're body does not become resistant to them. Hope this is helpful!

Comment by Michele Stark on January 12, 2010 at 9:03pm

Thank you. I can't believe it but he's running a fever tonight, and he is still on antibiotic for sinus infection. I am gong to research the Iga thing a little more. He missed 7 1/2 days of school last quarter from low grade fevers/cold/sinus inf. He is a good guy, sometimes almost too good to be true. I think I would be much crabbier about the never endingness of it all.

Comment by Trini's Mom on January 12, 2010 at 4:50pm

Yes it's definitely tough.....it was really hard having to inject a 13 mos old 10 times a day as when we started.....I just cried and cried.......now being 3 and on the pump since 2 life's a lot easier (although not a walk in the park either)....
Good luck on the appt . !!

Comment by Michele Stark on January 12, 2010 at 4:43pm

Gisela
Thanks, We have an appointment coming up in Feb, I will ask. I guess I am so grateful that we didn't come down with this til he was 12. I can't imagine handling this with a little one...

Comment by Trini's Mom on January 12, 2010 at 9:28am

Michelle,
I just read about your son getting colds and sinus.....my dd is 3 yrs old and she's got Iga deficiency (we discovered it after her endo sent her for her annual labs) and we went to an immunologist who told us that low Iga causes kids to get repetitive colds and sinus....they tend to get sick more times.....you might want to ask your endo....

Comment by FatCatAnna on January 12, 2010 at 8:00am

Hey there - I'm not a parent with a diabetic child, but I was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 7 (going into my 43rd year of having the D). I am a diabetic mentor for kids, and it sort of helps from time to time, that I know what they are going thru', what my Mum went thru' with me (the Devil Child). Anyway, just thought I'd join the group, and hopefully help from time to time!

Comment by Larry D on January 12, 2010 at 5:30am

These post resonate with all of us parents of type 1 diabetics. We are fortunate to be in a supportive private school with a great nurse but I still find that I must actively educate, educate and educate. Just last week, my daughter asked to be excused to check her BG. The teacher held her back for about five minutes before letting her go check it. Of course, upon checking she was pretty low. I have a friendly conference set up for this Friday to discuss how this type of situation needs to be handled and to make sure the teachers understand the ramifications of going low.

Comment by Michele Stark on January 11, 2010 at 8:58pm

renee
My 12 year old son was diagnosed 9 mos ago and I totally get where you are at. We have some days/weeks where we feel like we have this down, then everything goes wacky and we both get frustrated. I find when he just has general stomachache, he is running a little high. I also think that this is when the autoimmune thing is kicking in. If your pancreas is continuing to be attacked you are going to feel yucky and nauseated.
My son has been sick a lot this year, with pesky colds/sinus infections/ low grade fevers. I maintain that if his body is busy still attacking itself, that he doesn't have as many resources to fight off disease. They keep saying this gets easier with time, and that it is almost better when the honeymoon is finally over.
If you don't trust your nurse/aid then insist they call you whenever she is feeling off. You have that right, and you and your daughter will both feel better. Hang in there, I feel your frustration

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