Type 1 diabetes

I have a few questions for the parents of the group. How did the
doctor’s discover diabetes in your children? What is the normal
glucose level of a child? I was assuming it was near that of an adult
since insulin would cover whatever a child ate. My sister just told me
they are looking for it in her grandson. He is almost three and during
his routine checkup had a glucose level of 124. I didn’t think that
was too bad, but they told her daughter that it was for his age and
size, he is on the small side. They are going to schedule him for the
glucose test sometime next week. Also, what is the difference between
the six hour test and the three hour one? How long before they know
anything? I was a little bit older (almost ten) when I was diagnosed
and I was really sick, so this is all new to me. Thanks for the help.
Lori

Good Morning Brian,

I was reading your message this morning and had some thoughts, probably half baked as they say, but here I go:

1) Just because the magic “number” on your machine says you are not technically low, that does NOT mean you were/are not!!!!

The numbers the machines get are literally only an instant photograph of that particular second in time, the droplet touches the strip, right? You could VERY well have BEEN low and by the time you got home, your body (and its “emergency” backup systems) gave you the sugar to escape that ~saber tooth tiger~ (in this case the diabetes dragon, escaping its cave). One “proof” would be if at some point later, you were HIGH, and could not account for that….

Two, if you BELIEVE you are low, test a second time. Make 100% sure your testing procedures are dead on right. Remember all it takes to screw with the numbers is having something on your hands which mix with the blood and you could get some number…. but it doesnt mean that number is accurate. See the paragraph below

Three, if we drew the blood from the veins rather than the capillaries… well ok, it would be a whole lot more uncomfortable, and bloody literally… however, if we got a venous sample, instead of a finger/toe/earlobe/etc. prick, you will get the most accurate reading possible. Our home test readings are purely a general idea… they can be as much as THIRTY (30 %) percent dead wrong, inaccurate…. higher OR lower than the pretty machine tells us. I was taught that by the Joslin folks in Philadelphia before they closed shop….

Why, well I cannot explain the bio-chemistry however maybe its the procedure the hospital lab uses that’s better… regardless… the tests are not, and never have been 100% right. They are ~close~ but not what many make them to be,

TO HELL WITH THE TESTING, if you believe you are low, treat it period.
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Thank you, Evelyn! That is good information. I am not sure I want reps in my house, for if they fall into a pile of unfolded laundry, they may never be seen again, but I like the idea of reps demonstrating each model. That’s cool.

Good evening!

Joan

It is only my second day and I am falling in love with this thing. I
can’t believe that I would but it makes life a lot easier. My blood
sugars have been pretty level so far, I guess it took alittle time
before my body adjusted from the lack of Lantus to this new system.
Joan…I read that you are looking at a pump too. I had Minimed and
Animas sales reps come to my house to do a demo and this really helped
me make a decision. They both seem great but what pushed me over to
Animas was the 6-8 week battery life, waterproof (I heard the pump
sometimes falls into the toilet when people forget its there LOL), the
small size, appearance of the pump and the database. I posted a link
on this group with a website that has each pump side by side. It is
neat to see them by each other with all their specs to help choose
which one is good for you.
Good Luck! Evelyn

Keep Feet Fit with Exercise
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Your feet play a major role in your quest to keep your body healthy through exercise. But did you ever think that regular exercise might be good for your feet, too?
It’s true. Just like other parts of the body, feet benefit from regular exercise. However, some high-impact activities can be rough on feet. The American Podiatric Medical Association recommends walking as one of the best forms of exercise for feet. Walking helps to exercise the muscles of the feet but is gentle on the feet, too. [LINK]

To begin your walking program, start out slowly, especially if you are exercising for the first time. Moderation is the key to getting your walking program off on the right foot. Over the course of several weeks, gradually build your speed and distance until you reach your target. (Most people should exercise for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.)

Here are a few walking tips to protect your feet during your workout and also ensure that you are following good walking form:
* Land on the heel of your foot and roll forward, pushing off on the ball of your foot.
* Keep your head up, your stomach tucked in, and your back straight.
* Swing your arms at your sides to aid momentum and balance.
* Never walk barefoot.

Proper footwear is a must for walking or any other physical activity, so be sure to get the appropriate gear before you start your exercise program.

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Joan,

Where are you? email me off list, R3Turtles@… with your address and I’ll see what I can do….when is your birthday? Mother’s Day is coming, do you qualify? (lol!)

Hugs, Rhonda

Thanks to everyone who has given me advice on this group. I was so
undecided which pump to get and I decided on the Animas 1250 pump
which
after being on saline this past week, seems really easy to use. I am
a
scaredy cat when it comes to putting in the infusion set but my
doctor
prescribed me elma creme which I recommend to anyone like myself. I
couldn’t feel a thing. I can already see how much easier it is to
eat
without all the fuss and preplanning. So far, my blood sugar levels
are higher than normal but I would think that would have to do with
my
doctor taking me off Lantus last night. I hope things get under more
control as we go along.
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Trenton???? I want a cheesesteak SO bad! Can you send one??? I don’t CARE how many carbs!

Joan

Hi U guys,
I went to a new endocrinologist today. She is in Trenton. She will
get me an insulin pump, but I have to do bloodwork and stuff first.
Naomi E.