"Also I would add... I wouldn't restrict the diet unless ordered so by a Dr. I let our son eat what ever he wants in moderation. Kids need to be kids, and hell people need to be people. You don't want super high numbers, but you also…"
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Theo Pella replied to kaitype1's discussion 'How Many Carbs for a Teen?' in the group parents of kids with Type 1Theo Pella replied to kaitype1's discussion 'How Many Carbs for a Teen?' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"My advice is to ask your diabetic team. Do you see a dietitian? It took us a few months and different Dr. visits to put all the information together. This is what helped me think things out. You have 3 types of Carbs
1. Fiber
2. Starch
3.…"
Theo Pella replied to John's discussion 'Insulin and Glucagon in Canadian Schools' in the group Canada Diabetes"As a parent and in the South Surrey/White Rock area, i will do what I can to spread the news. We have been pushing hard to get care for our son in school. Glucagon is a no brainer for us and we will help out pushing for this as well."
Theo Pella replied to aimeeh2oski's discussion 'Behavior problems in T1 children' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"I have been meaning to reply to this for some time. Our son sounds the same way as your daughter. He was diagnosed at age 2 1/2 and is now almost 7. His first year in school was a HUGE struggle, at home as well as at school. We blamed it on his D…"
Theo Pella commented on Penny R.'s group 'parents of kids with Type 1'"When we decided to change over to the pump on our 6yr old son last year in August. We thought it was going to be an easy adjustment and easier overall, compared to giving two shots a day with a Long/short acting insulin mixture. The 3 biggest…"
Theo Pella replied to Shant's discussion 'Update on social services case' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"What is sad is that in the medical community, very little is known about diabetes, specially type 1. Unless the Doctors and Nurses have had extensive training, they do not know. We took our child in to the hospital last year for a head injury and…"
type3mom replied to Theo Pella's discussion 'How to deal with Friends and or relatives that mean well, but just don't get it.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"If you can afford to pay a babysitter, maybe you can find a teenager who has type 1 to babysit. We asked our diabetes center in our local hospital to help match us up with babysitters. Funny thing is that we ended up just happening into finding the…"
NatalieHodge replied to Theo Pella's discussion 'How to deal with Friends and or relatives that mean well, but just don't get it.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"we are cash pay for the dex, it costs a fortune, but we make sacrifices, and it is worth every penny. We stretch them two weeks, and it costs us, therefore, 150$ a month. also we were paying 200$ a month for strips, but now she uses drastically less…"
NatalieHodge replied to Theo Pella's discussion 'How to deal with Friends and or relatives that mean well, but just don't get it.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"I am so lucky, my dad helps with kennedy's diabetes, and he was a chemist, so he takes this diabetes stuff very seriously. Unfortunately my husband does not help at all, in fact jeapordizes kennedy with poor nutrition and absolute lack of…"
Barbi replied to Theo Pella's discussion 'How to deal with Friends and or relatives that mean well, but just don't get it.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"MDI means multiple daily injections - so a regimen of shots rather than a pump."
Jeje9272 replied to Theo Pella's discussion 'How to deal with Friends and or relatives that mean well, but just don't get it.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"What is a MDI? Just reading and wondering."
SJR replied to Theo Pella's discussion 'How to deal with Friends and or relatives that mean well, but just don't get it.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"I feel for you. Our son was diagnosed at 9 yrs. old and has had 2 seizures at 5am and also went into the hospital for DKA, at the time of onset and once more since then. He is now 13 and the only way we have found that he can do the normal overnight…"
Theo Pella liked BJ's discussion BC: Funding Pumps for All ages will save the system $5.3 MILLION/YR by 2032 (please sign this petition)Theo Pella liked BJ's discussion BC: Funding Pumps for All ages will save the system $5.3 MILLION/YR by 2032 (please sign this petition)
aimeeh2oski replied to Theo Pella's discussion 'How to deal with Friends and or relatives that mean well, but just don't get it.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Do you have a local JDRF chapter? Maybe other D-moms have someone they could recommend..."
Theo Pella replied to Steve Lancaster's discussion 'contour next link Canada' in the group Canada Diabetes"Here is the Bayer Contour Next... as I saw it at London Drugs. I was told by the Pharmacist (Who is my son's hockey team manager) that the link is also available. I'm sure if you talked to the Pharmacy and they called their Bayer Rep, they…"
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- At 6:42am on November 17, 2012,
Doris D said… hey TuD is doing it's yearly fundraising to keep this site here for us and others please give as little as a dollar to keep it here! it's a great place for all us d's to meet and talk they need to pay their light bills and such to keep them here with us! Please take time to give a little for the future diabetics of the world
- At 6:53am on October 25, 2012, Doris D said…
Pssst.... pass it on!
I just wanted to stop by to see if you've done your Big Blue Test Today. Dont' forget that every time you log a Big Blue Test $5 is donated to diabetes charities that are providing life-saving supplies and services.
If you haven't yet, go log a Big Blue Test at http://www.bigbluetest.org/. If you have, do another!
- At 4:19pm on September 15, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! Thank you for having me as a friend Theo....
BC...way out there, but it feels like you're right here! That's one of the appealing factors of tu.diabetes. I'm in southwestern Ontario... Kitchener-Waterloo (2 cities joined together). I'm a wife of 33 years (hubby is also diabetic), mom to two grown children, a grandma to 3 lovable little boys, a teacher, and before that an illustrator (still do some) and graphic designer....I speak French fluently, I read, history fascinates me, I paint, sing, walk, garden, ski, ride my bike....did I mention "read"? I love having friends over, I bake/cook, am an eclectic music lover, an animal lover...the ocean...ah the ocean...it speaks to me! Oh...and I have diabetes (and a few other things).
Nice to have you as a friend!!! Tell me a bit about yourself!
Keep in touch, ok?
linda
- At 5:36am on September 15, 2012, Doris D said…
thank u for thr fr! Love ur profile pic!
- At 4:44pm on September 14, 2012,
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.
- At 12:55pm on September 14, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Theo...fellow Canadian!
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.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 9:50am on September 14, 2012,
nel said…
Welcome to TuD Theo with a hand wave from the Shuswap :) ...just down the road from you :).Hope you don't mind these questions : is it you or a family member living with diabetes ?? Maybe you like to become part of the Canadian Group ? You will find information there only related to Canadians , such as the Disability Tax Credit( which you maybe aware off ??
- At 7:45am on September 14, 2012, Doris D said…
WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway we can help just ask us! Come join us on our live chat on the bottom of our homepage. Here's a link to help u on ur way http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes.
- At 5:39am on September 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!!!
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