# Parenting a D-Child **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/23.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Extending beta cell function in newly diagnosed kids and teens](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extending-beta-cell-function-in-newly-diagnosed-kids-and-teens/10538)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extending-beta-cell-function-in-newly-diagnosed-kids-and-teens/10538 "2020-12-08T15:42:22Z")
--- ## [Why aren't there more studies and trials?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-arent-there-more-studies-and-trials/10611)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-arent-there-more-studies-and-trials/10611 "2020-12-08T03:32:43Z")
Sorry to hijack your thread miss catlady. Iirc this thread is how I found your forum. When I’m not searching for the opinions of t1d individuals I like to lookup new t1d scientific research. Scihub is a great tool for th… --- ## [First 500+ in years](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-500-in-years/10276)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-500-in-years/10276 "2020-09-22T14:37:22Z")
I can’t remember the last time we had a 400 even so to get over 500 today was really worrisome. He had some “mini hot dogs”…the kinds that are in a roll and are baked/microwaved. He had had them before, but only 4 at a… --- ## [Covid School Year - aka, I had hope, which is now lost :-(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-school-year-aka-i-had-hope-which-is-now-lost/10201)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-school-year-aka-i-had-hope-which-is-now-lost/10201 "2020-09-09T23:36:34Z")
Well what we thought we were heading to and what has actually transpired the last few weeks is somewhat maddening. My son is a senior this year, and the school talked all summer like there would be a hybrid model of sch… --- ## [How much diabetes supplies do you keep at home?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-diabetes-supplies-do-you-keep-at-home/10205)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-diabetes-supplies-do-you-keep-at-home/10205 "2020-09-09T16:09:05Z")
How much diabetes supplies do you keep on hand at home? I’m always afraid of an emergency where I wont be able to get Insulin or test strips etc…so I’m trying to stock up as much as I can without being crazy. Of course s… --- ## [Max Domi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/max-domi/9948)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/max-domi/9948 "2020-07-04T21:12:13Z")
I was getting my fix of NHL news today on the internet and came across this article about Max Domi…NHL star player with T1D. Son of an NHL star. The article summarizes some of his decision factors when the NHL resta… --- ## [COVID-19 and more time at home = more crashing BGs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-and-more-time-at-home-more-crashing-bgs/9639)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-and-more-time-at-home-more-crashing-bgs/9639 "2020-04-15T14:06:25Z")
During school, there were scheduled periods of time for recess/PE and the Nurse and I worked together to manage these on a day to day basis. Because they were scheduled, we had a good idea of how many unbolused carbs he… --- ## [7 year old son, new to T1D: Omnipod vs T-slim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/7-year-old-son-new-to-t1d-omnipod-vs-t-slim/9412)
**Author:** [@liamsmom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/liamsmom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/7-year-old-son-new-to-t1d-omnipod-vs-t-slim/9412 "2020-03-07T02:00:50Z")
Hello! My son Liam just got diagnosed a month ago. We are on Dexcom and loving it. His levels are still pretty much all over the place. But we are getting the hang of things. We are starting the process of getting him on… --- ## [Worried Mom of 16 YO T1D son](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/worried-mom-of-16-yo-t1d-son/8427)
**Author:** [@CSRMom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CSRMom)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/worried-mom-of-16-yo-t1d-son/8427 "2020-02-24T00:16:46Z")
Hi all, My son is 16 and not always consistent with his management😬. He doesn’t always take insulin when he should, or does not take time to be as accurate as he should. His Last A1C was 8.2, which was up from 7.2 thre… --- ## [Trouble with Dexcom Follow Me App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trouble-with-dexcom-follow-me-app/9216)
**Author:** [@DexcomMama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DexcomMama)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trouble-with-dexcom-follow-me-app/9216 "2020-01-30T01:43:26Z")
Hi Everyone, I just decided to get a cell phone for my 10 yr son who is a T1Din the 5th grade, in preparation for Middle School. We are using the Dexcom G6 series. I was excited abt getting the IPhone for him because … --- ## [Changes, they are a comin' (Jan 2020)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changes-they-are-a-comin-jan-2020/8754)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changes-they-are-a-comin-jan-2020/8754 "2020-01-05T22:09:50Z")
Received letters today from CVS. It seems our coverage is changing and, effective January 1st, 2020, we are no longer going to be covered for Lantus; instead, we’re being switched to Levemir. I have read some older thr… --- ## [Los Angeles Domestic Help with T1D Experience](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/los-angeles-domestic-help-with-t1d-experience/9055)
**Author:** [@Carofosho](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Carofosho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/los-angeles-domestic-help-with-t1d-experience/9055 "2020-01-05T18:53:55Z")
Long shot here… We have a recently diagnosed 7 year old, both parents work, thankfully one of us at her school, but hours are often inflexible and childcare is needed. I have looked at safesittings.com which seems to b… --- ## [Backpacking with a young T1D?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/backpacking-with-a-young-t1d/9026)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/backpacking-with-a-young-t1d/9026 "2020-01-03T15:44:50Z")
So, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about wanting to go on a real outdoor trip with my kids. I think the experience of being self-sufficient, of pushing their limits, etc. will really be good for them. Of course, with Sa… --- ## [Rheumatoid Arthritis and type 1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-type-1/8219)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-type-1/8219 "2019-12-27T03:04:05Z")
Does anyone here have a child with type 1 and Rheumatoid Arthritis? I have a 6 year old daughter with both. Boy is it challenging!!! --- ## [Panama City, Panama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/panama-city-panama/8923)
**Author:** [@Kels\_eh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kels_eh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/panama-city-panama/8923 "2019-12-19T16:48:15Z")
Are there any families on here from Panama City, Panama? Only 2 months into T1D diagnosis, would be great to have a connection if we need anything or for kids to meet up. My son,9 has yet to meet anyone his age with T1… --- ## [Examples of what to.pack for.school lunch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/examples-of-what-to-pack-for-school-lunch/8859)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/examples-of-what-to-pack-for-school-lunch/8859 "2019-12-17T00:43:57Z")
What do you pack your child for lunch in their lunch box? My 6 year old doesnt really like low carb lunch food and the higher carb food spikes her too much. Running out of ideas. We are on shots right now. --- ## [November 16th - Liam finally met his Diabetes Idol and Mentor/Teacher/Friend](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/november-16th-liam-finally-met-his-diabetes-idol-and-mentor-teacher-friend/8755)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/november-16th-liam-finally-met-his-diabetes-idol-and-mentor-teacher-friend/8755 "2019-11-25T05:29:38Z")
@Eric was in Virginia with his lovely wife this past November 16th for one of his Marathons and we were so happy to finally meet him. He and his wife are the nicest people I think I’ve ever met and Liam being able to me… --- ## [Buying insulin without going through insurance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-insulin-without-going-through-insurance/8707)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-insulin-without-going-through-insurance/8707 "2019-11-25T00:34:40Z")
Hello, I am wondering is Insulin available to buy without going through your insurance? Currently, my insurance only covers 2 boxes of humalog( 10 pens) pre filled pens for 90 days. It’s hardly enough. We need to give s… --- ## [Pleasant surprise](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pleasant-surprise/8613)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pleasant-surprise/8613 "2019-11-06T10:05:01Z")
We just finished our endo appt and i was fully expecting 6.5 or higher because we had quite a few lengthy highs this three month period with him starting kindergarten and all. Instead, we went from 6.1 down to 6.0 and w… --- ## [Best pump for 6 year old](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-pump-for-6-year-old/8474)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-pump-for-6-year-old/8474 "2019-11-05T21:02:45Z")
Hi, My daughter started kindergarten this September and is on MDI. It has been very challenging to say the least. Shes high most of the day,shes always sick. The school can only correct every 3 hours, where when she was… --- ## [Dexcom g6 being off](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-being-off/8554)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-being-off/8554 "2019-10-26T13:58:15Z")
We have been having issues with the dexcom G6 being 100 points or so higher than the finger stick the last few days at lunch time at school. It’s very strange because at home I find the dexcom to be pretty accurate. I ha… --- ## [Diabetes management for kindergarten](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-management-for-kindergarten/8218)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-management-for-kindergarten/8218 "2019-10-16T18:22:06Z")
Hello, Those that have little ones in school, how often does your child get insulin from the school nurse.? My daughter who is 6 and is not on the pump will only be able to get 1 shot a day from the school nurse for Lu… --- ## [504 Accommodation Considerations for Children](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/504-accommodation-considerations-for-children/5953)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/504-accommodation-considerations-for-children/5953 "2019-10-05T14:59:34Z")
Today is Liam’s birthday…he’s 5 today. I told myself that on his 5th birthday, I’d begin perusing the 504 materials that Michel and Chris provided and come up with a solid list of “specific accommodations” that I know I… --- ## [For the parents](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-the-parents/7784)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-the-parents/7784 "2019-10-01T17:23:53Z")
The “Parent Project” Hi everyone. I apologize I have not been here in a while. There was something I was working on, kind of a project. It took a lot of time and effort and I had to disconnect for a while to get it don… --- ## [Crazy day at School](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-day-at-school/8216)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-day-at-school/8216 "2019-09-07T14:42:19Z")
Liam was sick the day before yesterday (most likely a stomach bug because it only lasted the evening, but there was a lot of throwing up). He stayed out the next day (yesterday) as the mandatory 24 hour period to wait a… --- ## [Liam's Latest Jaeb A1C test kit results - 08302019](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liams-latest-jaeb-a1c-test-kit-results-08302019/8247)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liams-latest-jaeb-a1c-test-kit-results-08302019/8247 "2019-09-06T19:46:34Z")
--- ## [\[FIRSTS\] - Used Glucagon tonight (09012019)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-used-glucagon-tonight-09012019/8228)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-used-glucagon-tonight-09012019/8228 "2019-09-03T11:48:34Z")
After 3.5 years I used a little tonight on Liam. He has been sick and we thought he was better but his BG management has been insane for the past few days. Tonight he started projectile vomiting again and bgs we’re hea… --- ## [How to setup Android watch with mobile data as Collector (using xDrip, Miao Miao, FreeStyle Libre)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-setup-android-watch-with-mobile-data-as-collector-using-xdrip-miao-miao-freestyle-libre/8192)
**Author:** [@john.mitchell](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john.mitchell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-setup-android-watch-with-mobile-data-as-collector-using-xdrip-miao-miao-freestyle-libre/8192 "2019-09-02T07:53:03Z")
Hi, Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. My son (who has T1) and I love waterskiing, wakeboarding and having fun in the outdoors. We’re looking to setup a waterproof watch to collect data and post it to … --- ## [First Ketone Check in....2.5 years?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-ketone-check-in-2-5-years/8127)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-ketone-check-in-2-5-years/8127 "2019-08-24T16:19:23Z")
Since we purchased a new fancy digital ketone meter for school, this morning after breakfast, Liam surged to over 300 (332 to be exact). I figured it would be an awesome time to check it out and see just how many ketone… --- ## [SO Happy - Managed child in Kindergarten](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-happy-managed-child-in-kindergarten/8108)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-happy-managed-child-in-kindergarten/8108 "2019-08-17T21:01:30Z")
On the first day of school, I had intentionally been very conservative and it showed. Liam was between 200 - 250 most of the school day. I knew what changes to make and I made them that evening. Yesterday, Liam was i… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/23.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/23.md?page=3)