Young Divabetic

She Still Won't Eat

Today,

Low, low and low - but not hungry?????? Although she did tell me that she is beginning to tell when she is high - she said that her legs shake. When she is low her hands shake. She has not felt like herself today - she said she thinks she is feeling her body adjusting to the new target rate the Endo put her on. GOD has got you my suga buga.

Peace and Blessings, Shelbee

She Is Not Hungry

Hello,

For the last two days, after we corrected the time issue on the pump, she has not been hungry. She has either been right on target or a little low. What to do when they wont eat?

Peace and Blessings, Shelbee

WOW

This morning I was driving Nasara to school - there was a 2 hour delay because of snow and she said - oh, we were going over what she was going to select for lunch. I make her lunch M-Th and let her buy on Friday - sometime because of the pizza bagel - in any event, lately she said that the pizza bagel was heavy so we opt for the fruit salad with pretzel and sorbet - so I asked her if that is what she wanted - and she said to my amazement - "mommy, you know, I noticed that when I eat a lower carb meal, I have great blood sugar numbers - so I am going to start eating more low carb meals. WOW - this is a child that I constantly get on to remember to check her blood sugar and everything else.

GOD is amazing - sometimes - no a lot times, I get tired, upset, confused about the 24/7 diabetes management with her - trying to get her to be more responsible - and it seems like - when I feel like giving up - through the mouths of babes.  Have a blessed day everyone

Pumping Again

My daughter said she was tired of "sticking" herself and wanted to put her pump back on. She had been on a "pump holiday" since August 11, 2007. Initially, we welcomed the break since we were going to the beach for week and "we" needed the freedom from not having to worry about any potential damage to the pump. But most important - this is only GOD - the second week of school she was hit by a car - GOD is GOOD - she suffered no broken bones - however she did get banged up - and we were so glad she did not have her pump on - because it clearly would have been damaged - and added another element during her initial ER evaluation.

Strength through weakness

Hello All,

The other day when it was time for a site change, Nasara took the indwelling unit out of her hip and she must have hit a vain or something. She started crying and shaking as the blood flowed like a fountain. It took me a few minutes of continued pressure and ice to stop the flow. That has never happened before. She will be on a pump holiday for a little while. I wonder if she hit a vain or was the tube embedded in her muscle? So be careful all. God is good - she is be-bobbing around with her signature beautiful smile - blessing others. Peace and Blessings.

Happy New Year

Hello,

Wow, so much has gone on since the last time I blogged. With the birth of my son, family birthdays, moving my family and the holidays - and I am starting a new business and I have diabetic invention prototype being built for patenting - I Praise God for 2008 - this is the year for New Beginnings - Peace and Increase

Today was a day - Nasara's blood sugar dropped to 39 before lunch - I am pretty sure it was the new insulin - we did a site change this morning. It is so important to learn your child's body to different events or elements - for example - in addition to the new insulin acting faster and stronger - her blood sugar would always drop around 1-2am when she was on Lantus regiment.

Nasara told me she was going to be more responsible and proactive to her diabetic management. YEAH - I pray for the best - I have been trying to make her own it more - not rescuing her so much - and when I do that I feel guilty, but I want her to step up to the plate - when I am around - she does great when I am not. Well, my 9 week old son is waking up.

Peace and Blessings, Shelbee

Oh boy - Halloween

Hello everyone,

May the children have a blessed, safe & fun time today and tonight. Remember for everyone who provides care for Type 1's - SUGAR FREE does not mean CARB FREE - pay attention to the labels - also the different sugar substitutes. Peace and Blessings, Nasara's Mom

Endo Appt

We had to reschedule our Endo appointment, but we did get to see our Diabetes Educator - who is a God Send - Celia Henderson, National Children's Medical Center in Washington, DC - we went over numbers and only needed one change. Nasara does have a crack in her pump - so I will call Deltec to get a replacement - prayerfully - it won't be a problem. In any event, we are waiting for the arrival of our baby - I don't know whether it is a boy or girl - I like surprises. Nasara is very excited and has LOTS of LOVE to give. Tomorrow - I have a meeting with an IEP team (for the 3rd time) trying to get an IEP for Nasara - this story has evolved - I will post my letter that has received some important attention - overall - it is so sad that if a parent or guardian of a type 1 child - does not advocate for his or her rights, they would fall through the cracks - this is unacceptable - our children deserve every opportunity and/or access to state or federal programs that will assist them in being successful students - they all are destined for greatness. Peace and Blessings