"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)"
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Viral illness prior to diagnosis -coincidence?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Erin Huff Carper Jan 20. 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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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 1motherfigureingthingsout 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…"
"I had mono (which is actually the reason I have diabetes) but when the mono went away my doctors thought I had the mumps."
Tony replied to Linda Rabe-Frady's discussion 'Viral illness prior to diagnosis -coincidence?'"I had scarlet fever a year before I was diagnosed. Before I got scarlet fever I got strep throat all the time when I was younger.
In my opinion vaccines, chemicals/drugs in our food/water, gluten, low vitamin d/omega 3's, stress of any kind,…"
Sheila replied to Linda Rabe-Frady's discussion 'Viral illness prior to diagnosis -coincidence?'"I was diagnosed in 1954 - 1955 (not exactly sure) and my family moved to Kenya - Nairobi. We had to have all sorts of immunizations - smallpox, polio yellow fever, cholera....etc. I had a very bad bout of whooping cough and that was right before my…"
Aimee replied to Linda Rabe-Frady's discussion 'Viral illness prior to diagnosis -coincidence?'"My daughter was diagnosed at 3 years old and did not have any major illness before diagnosis. She did, however, have an incedent several weeks before diagnosis that looking back I think was low blood sugar. She was feeling very sick and was very…"
sam replied to Linda Rabe-Frady's discussion 'Viral illness prior to diagnosis -coincidence?'"I had a nasty case of pneumonia about a year and a half before my diagnosis, then started to experience chronic hives about six months later. A year seems like a long time but I'm still thinking that it had something to do with effing up my…"
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- At 5:46am on December 11, 2011,
Donna H said… Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 5:22am on December 10, 2011,
lotsofshots said… Welcome to TuDiabetes, we are so happy that you found us!
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SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!
- At 1:18pm on December 9, 2011,
Linda Gauvin-Miller 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".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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There are also groups here for parents of children with D., such as....
"Parents of Kids with type 1" and "Kids with Diabetes"
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Take care....and keep in touch!
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- At 6:22am on December 9, 2011, Doris D said…
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