Hi Shana - I just wanted to drop you a note to say that I was dxd at age 15 (back in the mid-90's). My mom thought I had a UTI and took me to the drs. That's where they diagnosed T1. I was put on Regular and NPH insulins. I was taking about 2 units of NPH and 1 unit of Regular twice a day. Looking back, I'm pretty sure that I could have gone without insulin if my diet were lower carb or low gi. I believe that the endo put me on that regimen to get me used to shots and the whole process so that when my honeymoon eventually ended I would just increase my rates and be "good to go".

You made a comment about "grieving" all over again when your daughter starts insulin again. I think that is an apt comparison. I know that I grieved over what was lost. I hope that you are able to find hope and peace in the midst of these ever changing times. I see many similarities to your daughter's story and my own. I wish you both the best and hope that you continue to share your journey with this community.

You do what u must. I just read through the whole Forum discussion. I was diagnosed with Type 1 at 10 & my daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 at 11. Like Judith I hope u won't let a few outdo the good of more.U have a beatiful daughter keep on doing as u need to and all of us will be back here encourging u alone.

Hey Shana----I've read through the whole discusson. While I am a T2 in my 60s, diet and exercise only so far, I have learned sooo much from my T1 friends and I always check in---my grandson's best friend is T1, for instance, so I want to "know stuff"! I joined when there were only 800 members and believe this site has saved my life and sanity often. I hope you will stick with us. It really sounds like you are doing a great and enlightened job in caring for your beautiful daughter. Brava!!!...Judith in Portland

Forgot to mention, my daughter used to live in Loveland and now resides in Greeley. Beautiful area of the country, I read about geology a lot, so when I visit I'm in hog heaven.

Shana, Although I did not participate in your recent discussion I have read through all of it. I think you are doing exactly the right thing, and you seem to realize that at some point diet will stop working on its own. By doing frequent testing you are insuring that when your daughter needs a change in treatment you can do so quickly. I have noticed that when flame wars start here the instigator usually has an ax to grind and does not take the time to read and understand the posts. You handled the attacks with grace and never lost you cool, kudos to you.

I hope you will not let this bad experience discourage you from further participation in TuD. If you disregard the flame war, I think you got some excellent advice. Actually this forum is generally characterized by tolerance and respect for the views of others. In my experience posters who go off the rails and attack others soon either leave on their own or are banned. I myself am a T2 who is a confirmed low carber(T2 nutjob?) but I try to be a nutjob who respects the views and experiences of others. Best of luck to you and your daughter

Shana, just wanted to write you a note and wish you luck in finding the advice you are seeking. That question you posted got way out of control (through no fault of your own), and I must say I've never seen a response anything like it. I sure hope you don't give up on TuDiabetes as a result. You may have seen my comment on page 9, but as I read through this discussion, I can't help but be impressed at how much you know and understand about diabetes and health-management in general! For someone who's dealt with this for only 8 months, you sure are smart! I'm sorry I can't relate and offer you the specific advice you're seeking, but I do hope you find someone who can, and I wish you and your daughter all the best - in health and in life.

Hi Shana, saw what happened on the discussion you posted. Had to stop by here to share that the tone some of the people took there is not the norm for this place. Not sure what stirred up those few -- a full moon perhaps. :) Also, wanted to laud you for how you are managing your daughter's disease. This is tough stuff! And i think you are absolutely spot on by doing what you can to extend the honeymoon period. The diabetes/celiac combo makes it all the tougher to manage. The things you are doing now to really understand the nutrition and manage the disease so triumphantly is going to be a benefit to your daughter for the rest of her life. She's clearly got an amazing mom!

Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.

here's a discussion on MODY
http://www.tudiabetes.org/forum/topics/i-might-have-mody-diabetes

let me know if you'd like any more links.