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I Help Manage My 5 Year Old Grandson T1 Diabetes By Cooking For The Family A Couple Of Times A Week. I Think I’ve Got The Hang Of Choosing

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Whitefish Bay, WI

The right foods. Curious question … in an ideal world, is the objective to keep the trend line as flat as possible between 70 and 200? With a reasonably good guess on carbs and his pump it seems that timing is everything. Like dosing at meal or snack time and asking if he will eat all that is prepared, and if he doesn’t doing a correction. That seems to be the protocol and it works much of the time but not all of the time. Just checking my understanding and if I’m missing any big parts to the… read more

September 28, 2024
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When I was on MDI, I are a snack before bed, usually a half sandwich. This kept me from dropping at 3 am.
Talk to her doctor though. If she is low all night, a reduction in her nighttime dose may be needed.

November 9, 2024
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You're doing a great job managing your grandson's type 1 diabetes! Here are some key points to consider:

- Objective: Yes, ideally, the goal is to keep blood glucose levels as stable as possible, typically between 70 and 200 mg/dL
- Carb Counting: Accurate carbohydrate counting is crucial. Many apps can help you track the Show Full Answer

You're doing a great job managing your grandson's type 1 diabetes! Here are some key points to consider:

- Objective: Yes, ideally, the goal is to keep blood glucose levels as stable as possible, typically between 70 and 200 mg/dL.
- Carb Counting: Accurate carbohydrate counting is crucial. Many apps can help you track the carbohydrate content of foods.
- Timing: Timing insulin doses with meals and snacks is essential. It's important to dose at the right time and adjust based on how much your grandson eats.
- Technology: Using tools like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps can help manage blood sugar levels more effectively.
- Exercise: Physical activity can significantly impact blood glucose levels, so it's important to monitor and adjust insulin and food intake accordingly.
- Flexibility: Be prepared to make corrections if blood sugar levels are not within the target range.

Remember, it's a learning process, and you're doing great by seeking to improve. Keep working closely with your healthcare team for personalized advice.

September 28, 2024

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