How Do You Explain Type 1 Diabetes To Your Child In A Clear, Reassuring Way?
Is the child diabetic, or are you?
What’s One Thing You Wish People Better Understood About Living With Type 1 Diabetes?
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What Tips Can You Share For Balancing Blood Sugar Levels During Exercise Or Other Physical Activities?
I use the Omnipod which has an activity button which I push for the amount of time I’ll be active and it regulates my insulin accordingly. I still have to monitor glucose but much better than b4…less… read more
How Did You First Discover You Had Type 1 Diabetes, And What Was Your Initial Reaction?
I was 23 and scared to death, especially since I had history of passing out around needles. Took time to adjust, stop trying to beat it, accepting it, and I'm 72 and can ref soccer running 30-40 miles… read more
My 16yo Daughter Has Recently Been Excessively Thirsty, Urinating A Lot, Headaches, And Tired.
My son is T1D, dx at 13 in '16. I checked her glucose today and it was 121. PCP visit now?
These are classic symptoms of Diabetes. It could be something else, too. I would have her checked.
Carbs Per Meal For Type 1 Diabetic Child
How many carbs are recommended per meal for someone with juveniles type1 diabetes
Way back when (lol). I was on a 1500 calorie diet which was around 50 carbs per meal. I had a fruit 15 carbs, bread 15 carbs, veggies 5 carbs, potatoes 15 carbs, and meat which I didn’t count the… read more
My Nieces Were Diagnosed At 2
It seems that it happened quickly with my nieces and nephews
What Will Happen Now?
I just had blood work. My A1c is 270. I have been having headaches, blurry vision, peeing more, what will happen now?