"Full units can make a huge difference in a small body. Talk to you team about 1/2 unit syringes or pens (although not sure if the cartrige for levemir fits in the novopen jr or not) But you can always dose the levemir with syringes and the NR with…"
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New pumper, help with adjustments
Started this discussion. Last reply by still_young_at_heart Sep 1, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
My daughter just started pumping about 3 weeks ago. Things are settling out, but I am still fine tuning everything. Here's where I need help. The last couple days, her numbers have been as follows…Continue
transition from nph to lantus
Started Jul 10, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Wondering when you switched from nph to lantus (or levemir) did your TDD remain close to the same? Stopped the 12u of nph and currently on 4u of lantus, but humalog doses have over tripled to cover…Continue
preschoolers and pumping
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adjomom Aug 12, 2012. 25 Replies 0 Likes
I am looking to switch my nearly 4yr old over to a pump before she starts school. I am wondering what issues/difficulties others have dealt when pumping this young if any?Continue
toddlers/preschoolers that pump
Started this discussion. Last reply by MyBustedPancreas Jun 3, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am looking to switch my nearly 4yr old over to a pump before she starts school. I am wondering what issues/difficulties others have dealt when pumping this young if any?Continue
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sarhow replied to Jen's discussion 'When did your child feel low?' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"It may take awhile, and you may have to look for other symptoms, like sweating, losing energy, lying down, fussiness, etc. But eventually she will be able to tell better. Not always, but at least sometimes. Highs are harder, she may never be able to…"
c.schambers replied to Jen's discussion 'When did your child feel low?' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"hello Jen, my son was diagnosed 2 years ago at age 5. he still does not feel when he is high and does not always feel his lows. the only way he feels his lows is if he is really low,under 40. it just depends on the child. good luck"
"We just finished basal testing on my 4 yr old. Its hard b/c they cannot go 8 hrs without eating. Instead of skipping a meal, we had scrabbled eggs. Tried to keep snacks to a minimum and then if she needed something we'd give her cheese or…"
daneenm replied to Jen's discussion 'When did your child feel low?' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"They will get better. It is funny, my son has been as low as 24 (to my horror) and still acting relatively normal, but the has been in the 50s and can act extremely low. Those early years are just challenging.
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- At 8:43am on May 25, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Bravo on being a featured member Jen!!
- At 2:12pm on May 3, 2012,
shoshana27 said… I'VE BEEN T1 SINCE I WAS NOT YET 3, AM NOW 78+.MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME HOW TO KNOW THAT I AM LOW BY : STANDING WITH MY SHOE LACES LOOSE...IF THEY WERE MOVING..SHAKING ..THAT MEANT I WAS LOW & I SHOULD TELL HER RIGHT AWAY.
GOOD LUCK...IF I CAN HELP LET ME KNOW...
- At 7:35am on April 20, 2012, shoshana27 said…
when she gets a pump you'll both be so much happier
- At 7:33am on April 20, 2012, shoshana27 said…
you're welcome. i'm glad you ap preciate my reply.give your little one a big HUG :)
- At 4:27pm on April 14, 2012,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Jen!
- At 2:50pm on April 14, 2012,
Doris D said… I was gonna tell u about the group for parents of Type 1's but I see Marie gave u the link to it. The've got some good ideas there. It will help u out very much.
- At 2:48pm on April 14, 2012, Doris D said…
WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
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- At 12:33pm on April 14, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
- At 12:18pm on April 14, 2012,
Marie B said… hi Jen, welcome! please join our group for parents
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/parentsofkidswithtype1
and let me know if you have any questions about our community.
- At 11:46am on April 14, 2012, shoshana27 said…
things are better & easier than when i was 3.have had t1 since 1936.am now 78.
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