# Parenting a D-Child **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/23.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [The Gold Star Game](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-gold-star-game/12883)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2022, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-gold-star-game/12883 "2022-07-17T04:27:34Z")
Liam and I have started a new game which, so far, has really been fun for him. So, I have been switching back and forth for the past year or so with telling him what to do -vs- asking him “what would you do?” Recently,… --- ## [Parent use of xdrip and/or tandem app to follow t1d teen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parent-use-of-xdrip-and-or-tandem-app-to-follow-t1d-teen/12216)
**Author:** [@Silasd](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Silasd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parent-use-of-xdrip-and-or-tandem-app-to-follow-t1d-teen/12216 "2022-02-20T11:39:01Z")
Hi, I am a former Nightwatch user to follow my T1D teens sugars on Dexcom. Can I use xdrip and/or the tandem app to monitor now that nightwatch has stopped? I am concerned that if I link to his transmitter I might inter… --- ## [Significantly increased TDD over the past couple months (since vaccination)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/significantly-increased-tdd-over-the-past-couple-months-since-vaccination/12380)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/significantly-increased-tdd-over-the-past-couple-months-since-vaccination/12380 "2022-02-19T01:58:48Z")
Not saying it’s connected to his COVID vaccinations, it could just be a growth spurt, but below are the numbers from Nov - Dec 21 -vs- Mid Jan - Mid Feb 2022. Nov 1, 2021 through Dec 1, 2021 11/1 - 14.3 11/2 - 15.1 1… --- ## [Things that make you go hmmmm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-that-make-you-go-hmmmm/11189)
**Author:** [@Dusty\_19](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dusty_19)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-that-make-you-go-hmmmm/11189 "2022-02-11T19:18:17Z")
So obviously we are still very new to this adventure, and with the gracious help from all of you on here we’ve been able to start finding a better understanding of how to treat Jayce (my son). However, we still find our… --- ## [What does "moderately immunocomprimised" mean?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-moderately-immunocomprimised-mean/12248)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-moderately-immunocomprimised-mean/12248 "2022-01-31T01:35:35Z")
So the new CDC guidance says that those 5-12 who are “moderately or severely immunocompromised” are able to get the 3rd shot (booster). And they list a couple of examples of what “moderately immunocomprimsed” includes (… --- ## [COVID Vaccinations causing Eye Issues in Children? Or is it just Coincidence?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-vaccinations-causing-eye-issues-in-children-or-is-it-just-coincidence/12182)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-vaccinations-causing-eye-issues-in-children-or-is-it-just-coincidence/12182 "2022-01-30T01:14:41Z")
So, for the past week or two, Liam has been having eye issues…he’s constantly rolling them and indicating his eyes “hurt” and are blurry sometimes and I’ve noticed over the past few days that he’s getting eye buggers sti… --- ## [\[FIRSTS\] Liam has Ketones. 1/13/2022 :(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-liam-has-ketones-1-13-2022/12269)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-liam-has-ketones-1-13-2022/12269 "2022-01-14T22:22:05Z")
As you all know, he’s been having a rough patch lately. He has periorbital cellulitis and bacterial conjunctivitis in both eyes. He had 4 baby teeth extracted on Tuesday and i hoped we would see a marked improvement af… --- ## [COVID Vaccine resulting in increased insulin requirements?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-vaccine-resulting-in-increased-insulin-requirements/12183)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-vaccine-resulting-in-increased-insulin-requirements/12183 "2021-12-17T13:43:50Z")
Since Liam has become fully vaccinated I’ve noticed his old settings are not sufficient anymore. I know the vaccine directly interacts and alters the immune system to my understanding, at least to some extent, so perhap… --- ## [Covid Shot #2 for 7yo - Feedback on our Experience](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-shot-2-for-7yo-feedback-on-our-experience/12128)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-shot-2-for-7yo-feedback-on-our-experience/12128 "2021-12-05T19:06:25Z")
Liam received his second vaccine shot yesterday evening (12/3/2021) and it seems to have had the opposite effect of the 1st dose. Last night, he had to have additional insulin (woke up twice and gave him 1u each time) a… --- ## [How many Glucose Tabs is enough? (T1D kids)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-many-glucose-tabs-is-enough-t1d-kids/12089)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 6:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-many-glucose-tabs-is-enough-t1d-kids/12089 "2021-11-30T06:27:57Z")
This is purely anecdotal from years of observations with Liam…recently honed to perfection FOR US. I’m posting here in case other parents are wondering how many sugar pills are enough without overdoing it and causing ne… --- ## [First Endo Appointment in....9 months?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-endo-appointment-in-9-months/12071)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-endo-appointment-in-9-months/12071 "2021-11-26T20:10:13Z")
Same old same old. You guys are killing it - can I get you to coach other parents? I said…they’re welcome to come to our forums and we’ll give all the help they will ever need. (NOT) Shamlessly plugged our forums as a… --- ## [How to NOT spike (so much) after a meal?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-not-spike-so-much-after-a-meal/397)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-not-spike-so-much-after-a-meal/397 "2021-11-19T21:19:41Z")
So I gather some parents have kids who don't spike after they eat (at least not above 250) and I'm wondering how the heck that's possible? Every single meal (well, 8 out of 10) he eats, he goes up over 250...sometimes a… --- ## [Covid Shot #1 for 7yo - Feedback on our Experience](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-shot-1-for-7yo-feedback-on-our-experience/12058)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-shot-1-for-7yo-feedback-on-our-experience/12058 "2021-11-19T19:23:19Z")
So Liam got his first Pfizer shot this past Friday and he is experiencing no noticeable side effects OTHER THAN, he has gone low like 3 times now and it’s been very hard to bring him back up. Normally, he’ll dip low onl… --- ## [Happy day for parents of young T1D kids](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-day-for-parents-of-young-t1d-kids/11972)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-day-for-parents-of-young-t1d-kids/11972 "2021-10-28T15:37:55Z")
It looks like Liam could be getting his first shot in the next week or two. Ecstatic parent here. We will soon have only one remaining in our house that will be unvaccinated … He’s 3. That’ll be soon probably though…… --- ## [Use of medtronic 780 Smartguard: adjustment before bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/use-of-medtronic-780-smartguard-adjustment-before-bolus/11760)
**Author:** [@Hanstholm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hanstholm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/use-of-medtronic-780-smartguard-adjustment-before-bolus/11760 "2021-08-26T17:58:31Z")
Hi! I am New in here and my daughter has just started the 780 medtronuc pump. She had had it for 2 months now and one should think it by now has learned enough. Problem arises when i put in carbs in smartguard , the 78… --- ## [Going back to school with delta circulating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-back-to-school-with-delta-circulating/11732)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-back-to-school-with-delta-circulating/11732 "2021-08-16T23:14:53Z")
Well, Samson went to school today, the first time in 18 months. I am somewhat terrified about delta circulating, but the other option, taking him out of school as all his classmates go back, would not have worked for him… --- ## [Pump Decision](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-decision/11206)
**Author:** [@diabeatit2020](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/diabeatit2020)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-decision/11206 "2021-07-13T15:55:40Z")
Hi all, I got good news this morning that I am signed up for the first pump education class in June to transition my 8 year old son (dx about 6 months ago) to a pump. First class will be just information on all the pum… --- ## [Bolusing for Pizza and other low GI Foods - in young kids (For LOOP Users)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-pizza-and-other-low-gi-foods-in-young-kids-for-loop-users/11568)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-pizza-and-other-low-gi-foods-in-young-kids-for-loop-users/11568 "2021-07-05T22:55:29Z")
So, I have tried many methods over the years with Liam in bolusing for those low glycemic foods (slow digesting) such as Pizzas and pastas, which he loves…and eats a LOT of. :slight\_smile: Posting this in case other p… --- ## [Personal reminder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/personal-reminder/11544)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/personal-reminder/11544 "2021-07-04T13:31:18Z")
We’ve gotten so used to such finely regulated BGs, it’s times like these that I am reminded that Liam does indeed have T1D. What you see in the below image is the last 24 hours and most significantly, what’s going on ri… --- ## [The "What would you do?" game](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-what-would-you-do-game/11499)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-what-would-you-do-game/11499 "2021-06-19T07:09:50Z")
I’ve started a new game with Liam to test his knowledge and judgement. Now, every day, multiple times per day… When there are treatment decisions that need to to be made, instead of telling Liam what to do I am beginnin… --- ## [Help with some erratic blood sugars](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-some-erratic-blood-sugars/11379)
**Author:** [@diabeatit2020](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/diabeatit2020)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-some-erratic-blood-sugars/11379 "2021-05-20T15:30:08Z")
I’m returning to this wonderful community for some more help. (one of these days I hope to pay it back, but it seems like I’ll never get there!) I’d been having a pretty great streak with Ethan for several weeks- no hug… --- ## [G6 + xdrip + tandem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-xdrip-tandem/11343)
**Author:** [@Maricarmen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Maricarmen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-xdrip-tandem/11343 "2021-05-09T15:47:44Z")
Hi, I live in Italy and after two years with Medtronic 640g & nightscout my kid is changing technology. Next week we are transitioning to dexcom g6 and tandem IQ. Sounds great except for the fact we use android phones, … --- ## [Unlimited "summer camp"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unlimited-summer-camp/11252)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unlimited-summer-camp/11252 "2021-04-20T16:53:49Z")
Our son, Kaelan, just got accepted into a program in CA for Diabetic teens called Altitude 14505 sponsored by DYF - Diabetes Youth Families in Concord, CA. They do a ten day backpacking trip in the High Sierras and summi… --- ## [Newly Diagnosed 5yo- Exhausted Parents](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newly-diagnosed-5yo-exhausted-parents/11128)
**Author:** [@Dusty\_19](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dusty_19)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newly-diagnosed-5yo-exhausted-parents/11128 "2021-04-10T03:52:47Z")
Hello all- Fortunately, but unfortunately I have found myself here, searching through the forum looking for advice on caring after my newly diagnosed 5 year old son. His birthday is tomorrow, and today marks day number… --- ## [Help with bedtime snack/bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-bedtime-snack-bolus/11088)
**Author:** [@diabeatit2020](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/diabeatit2020)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-bedtime-snack-bolus/11088 "2021-04-08T20:31:30Z")
Hi all, Let me briefly introduce us. My son was diagnosed with T1D in October, roughly 6 months ago. He’ll be 8 at the end of this month. We are still currently on MDI and do have Dexcom G6. I’ve been pulling my hai… --- ## [Moving to the US with a D-Child - so many questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-to-the-us-with-a-d-child-so-many-questions/11137)
**Author:** [@Mirjam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mirjam)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-to-the-us-with-a-d-child-so-many-questions/11137 "2021-03-27T18:34:10Z")
Dear community, I have been reading quietly in this forum to prepare our move from Luxembourg to the US (Research Triangle area, NC) in August (for one year, to begin with). I’ve learned quite a bit (and I loved The “P… --- ## [Parents! The oxygen mask](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parents-the-oxygen-mask/8992)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parents-the-oxygen-mask/8992 "2021-03-27T17:38:34Z")
Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First Whenever you fly, the flight attendant always tells you that in the event of an emergency, if the oxygen masks drop, you should put your own oxygen mask on first before you attempt to he… --- ## [Smartwatch for T1D kid using Libre 1 & Miao Miao 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatch-for-t1d-kid-using-libre-1-miao-miao-2/11010)
**Author:** [@vpap](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/vpap)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatch-for-t1d-kid-using-libre-1-miao-miao-2/11010 "2021-03-04T18:35:37Z")
Hi all! My 7yo son was T1D diagnosed 4 months ago. He is using FreeStyle Libre 1 and Miao Miao 2. I am looking for a standalone smartwatch with a sim card. The purpose is for him to have on his watch xDrip+ and for us pa… --- ## [Dexcom remove "0 min" repeat from Follow Android App?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-remove-0-min-repeat-from-follow-android-app/10873)
**Author:** [@EdD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EdD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-remove-0-min-repeat-from-follow-android-app/10873 "2021-02-07T00:37:33Z")
Anyone notice this? Ed --- ## [A book for kids on recognizing hypos](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-book-for-kids-on-recognizing-hypos/10803)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-book-for-kids-on-recognizing-hypos/10803 "2021-01-25T18:04:34Z")
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