"Agree with the previous comments. My son was 9 at diagnosis. Sometimes it just goes high for no good reason. If he gets sick or is unusually stressed it can go up. Also he went up when his ped gave him a steroid nasal spray for his allergies, even…"
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Viral illness prior to diagnosis -coincidence?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Erin Huff Carper Jan 20, 2012. 22 Replies 0 Likes
About 6 months before my son was diagnosed, he was sick with a weird viral illness that made him look like he had the mumps. His poor little cheeks were so swollen for about 12 hours then it just…Continue
Low carb snacks for a growing boy that is constantly hungry.
Started this discussion. Last reply by smileandnod Dec 12, 2011. 14 Replies 0 Likes
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Linda Rabe-Frady replied to Momtomad's discussion 'Help! Huge sugar spike for no reason!' in the group parents of kids with Type 1Linda Rabe-Frady replied to TC's discussion 'Carb "Sensitivity" in my 10 year-old with T1D' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"I guess I'm with Jacob's mom. My 12 yo son probably averages 250 carbs a day. His doctor said that he is a kid first. He just happens to have diabetes. If he goes to a party with pizza and ice cream he eats it. W just count his carbs and…"
Linda Rabe-Frady replied to jakesmom427's discussion 'Novopen Jr' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"My son, 11 yo, has used the novalog pen , jr since 3 days after his diagnosis. He also isn't very interested in the pump. The pen works great. Seems to be very accurate. He does his own injections 60 - 70% of the time."
motherfigureingthingsout replied to Linda Rabe-Frady's discussion 'Low carb snacks for growing kid with td1.Is always hungry and I'm running out of ideas, Would love suggestions. Thanks.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"make twice backed potatoes, but stuff them with a mix of cauliflour, cheese, a touch of egg... instead of mashed potatoes...(also its easy to hollow out the potatoe where only the outer skin remains by using a mellon baller)"
motherfigureingthingsout replied to Linda Rabe-Frady's discussion 'Low carb snacks for growing kid with td1.Is always hungry and I'm running out of ideas, Would love suggestions. Thanks.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"bed bath and beyond sell a cotton candy machine that can take hard sugar free candies!!! this has made my 10 year old happier than i can even describe!!!!! they candy HS to be hard, beleive me we tried chewy ones just to be sure and they did not…"
Taterbugs Momma liked Linda Rabe-Frady's discussion Low carb snacks for growing kid with td1.Is always hungry and I'm running out of ideas, Would love suggestions. Thanks.
kmd replied to Linda Rabe-Frady's discussion 'Low carb snacks for growing kid with td1.Is always hungry and I'm running out of ideas, Would love suggestions. Thanks.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"celery with adams peanut butter or cream cheese, strawberries, nuts, slice of bread with cheese melted on top, cherry tomatoes, avocado, greek style plain yogurt with a bit of honey on top, yogurt, cottage cheese"
jms1313 replied to Linda Rabe-Frady's discussion 'Low carb snacks for growing kid with td1.Is always hungry and I'm running out of ideas, Would love suggestions. Thanks.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Cheese sticks, DREAMFILEDS PASTA IS GREAT - A LITTLE BUTTER AND CHEESE ON IT Salami and cheese - Dr. Bernsteins book - Diabetes Solutions has some great ideas in it as well.
Good Luck"
Linda Rabe-Frady replied to Jodil's discussion 'Checking blood sugar in public'"My son is T1. We check his sugar right at the table. Who wants to go in a nasty bathroom? We have never had anyone say anthing mean to us. We have had some waitress or waiters ask him questions though, and he just explains that he has to check his…"
abcpav replied to Linda Rabe-Frady's discussion 'Viral illness prior to diagnosis -coincidence?'"I had impetigo, a viral skin infection, that cropped up 3-4 weeks before my diagnosis, and some of the tests around that revealed my diabetes, but my doc said the diabetes had probably been developing prior to that."
"ZERO TO LOW CARB Use endive or Romaine lettuce as "bread" to hold fillings: cold cuts; cheese burgers (add tomato and onion), sugar free or organic Catsup (it's low carb); tuna, chicken or egg salad. Home made chicken veggie soup…"
"My grandson eats yogurt from Kroger called Carb Master. Has 4 grams of carbs. Eats cheese, hotdogs, and sugar free jello. He's only 2 years old so he doesn't eat popcorn or peanuts yet. My husband is T1 also, and he eats everything…"
Linda Rabe-Frady replied to Angie's discussion 'Financial help for pump supplies' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"We have private insurance as well, except with a 5000 deductble, but since my son hasn't had a a1c above 7, they won't cover a pump, fortunately th pharmacy benefit cover 2000, but that lefted us paying another 2500 out of pocket just for…"
Mike Ratrie replied to Linda Rabe-Frady's discussion 'Viral illness prior to diagnosis -coincidence?'"Yes, this is a pretty common experience for T1 PWDs, but not universal.
In fighting the viral illness/flu/pneumonia/other high fever "stuff", something goes haywire with some of our white blood cells and they start attacking the beta…"
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- My son was diagnosed at the age of 9 1/2 with TD1. We have had great endocrinologists help us along this journey. My son is actually doing great with his control. What I thought was great was that our endo's have always stressed that is is a kid first! He just happens to have diabetes.
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lotsofshots said… Welcome to TuDiabetes, we are so happy that you found us!
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Linda G said… 
Welcome home Linda....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends ♥
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
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Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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"Parents of Kids with type 1" and "Kids with Diabetes"
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brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
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