# Parenting a D-Child **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/23.md?page=5 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Diabetes Camp and UNLIMITED (carbs)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-camp-and-unlimited-carbs/4660)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-camp-and-unlimited-carbs/4660 "2018-08-08T16:28:45Z")
We just got back from a week of diabetes family camp and the kids had a great time, were utterly filthy for 75% of the time, and ate an ungodly amount of carbs – and without the benefit of looping with openAPS, because t… --- ## [New picture book on D for kids](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-picture-book-on-d-for-kids/4617)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-picture-book-on-d-for-kids/4617 "2018-07-30T20:26:10Z")
--- ## [Kids say the darndest things](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kids-say-the-darndest-things/4475)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kids-say-the-darndest-things/4475 "2018-07-13T21:10:39Z")
“I don’t want no ketones. Ketones are yucky. Blek” Liam - July 13, 2018. :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Am I the only one?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/am-i-the-only-one/4390)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/am-i-the-only-one/4390 "2018-07-12T21:33:44Z")
… That feels like a damn Jedi master when I have a good 12 or 24 hour trend? Lol It feels great when you time things correctly for more than 12 hours, with a toddler. If does for me anyway…I feel the force with me. L… --- ## [0530 and all's well in deafville](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/0530-and-alls-well-in-deafville/4432)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/0530-and-alls-well-in-deafville/4432 "2018-07-11T06:24:16Z")
This after just going to sleep at past 2AM before this rise began, after four “smartie” treatments (24g carbs) because he lingered at 50 for nearly an hour with zero IOB and zero basal coming in… Literally deaf to the wo… --- ## [Good book for 4 to 5-year-olds on T1D?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-book-for-4-to-5-year-olds-on-t1d/4413)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-book-for-4-to-5-year-olds-on-t1d/4413 "2018-07-07T03:54:32Z")
So today while picking up Samson from daycare, I had to field a million questions from a curious little classmate about why Samson “has to eat sugar all the time” and “why his blood sugar needs to be high” and “why he ca… --- ## [Need for 1/2 unit syringes and needle length selection in Toddlers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-for-1-2-unit-syringes-and-needle-length-selection-in-toddlers/4318)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-for-1-2-unit-syringes-and-needle-length-selection-in-toddlers/4318 "2018-06-28T03:13:00Z")
Also, do you have 1/2 unit syringes? I can send you some if you want. They are much easier to use. I have the ones marked for 1/2 units that are 8mm needles. I have tons, so whatever you want, I can send you. If you … --- ## [Some nights](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-nights/4309)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-nights/4309 "2018-06-27T15:02:30Z")
Not going to mark up the image, but this was us last night/this morning. He started rising at around 0030 and was given a .30 correction and I went to sleep…woke up at 0230 him at 266 so he was given another .50. Then … --- ## [Other causes for ketones/higher BG levels in a toddler?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/other-causes-for-ketones-higher-bg-levels-in-a-toddler/4312)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/other-causes-for-ketones-higher-bg-levels-in-a-toddler/4312 "2018-06-27T19:13:37Z")
My daughter (non diabetic) was diagnosed with an autoimmune vasculitis condition in April. I’ve checked her blood sugar occasionally since I was diagnosed with LADA, and the only issues we’ve had so far are occasional fa… --- ## [Flattest 12 hour line](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flattest-12-hour-line/4290)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 4:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flattest-12-hour-line/4290 "2018-06-25T04:17:07Z")
We don’t often have a relatively flat line during the night but last night was great. Compared to the hours before that line… We were happy to have it. --- ## [To Diluent or Not to Diluent](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-diluent-or-not-to-diluent/4164)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-diluent-or-not-to-diluent/4164 "2018-06-07T02:56:15Z")
I am creating a thread to discuss diluting of insulin for toddlers. I have in my possession a batch of diluent as well as some sterile empty vials. I’m ready to begin experimenting but wanted to get input from those wh… --- ## [Communication is key](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/communication-is-key/4109)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/communication-is-key/4109 "2018-05-28T01:37:48Z")
So, teenagers and diabetes can be frustrating. Well, teenagers are frustrating much of the time, but add in D and it gets to be more frustrating. So, my son is handling 95 - 99% of all decision making, which is fine, b… --- ## [For Liam, maybe?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-liam-maybe/4038)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-liam-maybe/4038 "2018-05-16T16:02:06Z")
I ran across this today and thought it might be something for Liam, if he is still into cars (except it is not the licensed Disney-Pixar version, it’s more generic :frowning:). \[image\] \[image\] --- ## [Aide in school?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aide-in-school/3964)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aide-in-school/3964 "2018-05-02T17:23:40Z")
Wondering if any of your young children have Aides with them throughout the day in school? The nurse at our elementary school recommends we ask for one for my daughter when she starts kindergarten. Thanks --- ## [Fanny pack to fit phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fanny-pack-to-fit-phone/3948)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fanny-pack-to-fit-phone/3948 "2018-05-01T14:14:29Z")
Hi, I want my child to carry around a note 5 with otterbox case( pretty big phone) with her at preschool so she can share her blood sugar with me at home. She is only 4. I was thinking of a fanny pack, but most.of them … --- ## [Crazy nights lately](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-nights-lately/3961)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-nights-lately/3961 "2018-04-30T02:41:07Z")
I’ve been having to treat 3 or so “going lows” (not low yet, but headed in that direction) each night for the past week. Trying to figure out what’s going on. Hard to understand because he has ZERO IOB and ZERO Basal (… --- ## [Sharing dexcom g5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sharing-dexcom-g5/3927)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sharing-dexcom-g5/3927 "2018-04-21T19:23:07Z")
Hello, My 4 year old is starting preschool in September. I want to buy a phone for her so she is able to share her dexcom numbers with me. My husband and I have samsung Android phones. The cheapest phone I see to buy he… --- ## [Emergency sugar for sleepovers (or deep lows in general)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-sugar-for-sleepovers-or-deep-lows-in-general/3715)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-sugar-for-sleepovers-or-deep-lows-in-general/3715 "2018-04-18T04:47:58Z")
@elver inspired me with his post on ReliOn dextrose shots. They come in a very sturdy bottle of hard transparent plastic, very compact, with only 2 fluid ounces of volume. I went and bought a dozen. Then I took some stu… --- ## [Long week and, no Celiac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-week-and-no-celiac/3871)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-week-and-no-celiac/3871 "2018-04-12T04:37:48Z")
Sorry I’ve been around so little this past week. My 15-year old was admitted into the hospital last Sunday (no, it wasn’t an April fools joke, unfortunately) with severe abdominal pain. We found out he had a bowel obst… --- ## [Happy 4th birthday Samson!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-4th-birthday-samson/3841)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-4th-birthday-samson/3841 "2018-04-09T22:43:19Z")
Our little ball of energy, Samson, turns 4 tomorrow! I can’t believe how big he’s gotten, how strong he is in mind and spirit (and sometimes body when he’s attacking his big brother) and what a little whirlwind of fun/mi… --- ## [Good times](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-times/3808)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-times/3808 "2018-03-28T16:08:16Z")
\[image\] --- ## [Getting dexcom numbers on my kid's wrist--if and how](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-dexcom-numbers-on-my-kids-wrist-if-and-how/3802)
**Author:** [@katiereeder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/katiereeder)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-dexcom-numbers-on-my-kids-wrist-if-and-how/3802 "2018-03-28T15:48:13Z")
I’d like to enable my almost 14 year old eighth grade son to act on his dexcom numbers more promptly. Currently, his dexcom is paired to an iPod touch which he carries in his string backpack (also known as his :turtle: … --- ## [Hypoglycemia: Prevention and Treatment (Presentation/PDF)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypoglycemia-prevention-and-treatment-presentation-pdf/544)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypoglycemia-prevention-and-treatment-presentation-pdf/544 "2018-03-21T04:03:13Z")
Hypoglycemia: Prevention and Treatment (Presentation/PDF) Gary Scheiner, MS, CDE; Integrated Diabetes Services; Friends for Life, Falls Church; 2016 --- ## [Overnight stay](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overnight-stay/3733)
**Author:** [@mlg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mlg)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overnight-stay/3733 "2018-03-19T17:39:01Z")
Looking for opinions on this situation. My 17 year old T1D son’s high school baseball team has their spring training in Florida. The team stays in one hotel and families stay in a hotel next door. Last year was the first… --- ## ["Beat the Dexcom"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beat-the-dexcom/3710)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beat-the-dexcom/3710 "2018-03-18T14:01:36Z")
In an effort to get Liam thinking about how his body feels which will ultimately lead to, we hope, unlimited independence when he’s older, we’ve started playing a game with Liam that the amazing @Eric taught us, and Liam… --- ## [I'm Losing It](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-losing-it/3708)
**Author:** [@rgcainmd](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rgcainmd)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-losing-it/3708 "2018-03-17T19:09:43Z")
Late last night, one of my closest friends called to let me know that her 35-year-old daughter, with whom I am also close, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend with an automatic rifle that he then used to kill himself. When… --- ## [\[FIRSTS\] - Liam recognized his first low today, and our first "gusher" (01302018)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-liam-recognized-his-first-low-today-and-our-first-gusher-01302018/3384)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-liam-recognized-his-first-low-today-and-our-first-gusher-01302018/3384 "2018-03-15T16:08:34Z")
The purpose of this post is that I figured it would be nice for those caregivers to mark significant milestones for future reference by either us, or our kids. So today was two “firsts” for Liam and for us. The First G… --- ## [T1 and playdates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-and-playdates/3689)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-and-playdates/3689 "2018-03-14T17:21:43Z")
So, Samson has two little buddies at school who he calls his best friends. (Unlike our older son, who says that “everyone” is his friend, Samson is very particular and forms intense friendships with a few people to the e… --- ## [Abnormal readings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abnormal-readings/3667)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2018, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abnormal-readings/3667 "2018-03-09T06:00:04Z")
I’m not complaining but the past two days, this is what Liam’s BGa have looked like. He’s eating the same foods he always does, he’s being bolused the same and all other variables are the same, the best that I can tell,… --- ## [Interesting solution to kids giving shots](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-solution-to-kids-giving-shots/3626)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-solution-to-kids-giving-shots/3626 "2018-03-02T22:33:43Z")
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