# Parenting a D-Child **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/23.md?page=7 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Our best 12 hour flat line sofar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-best-12-hour-flat-line-sofar/2231)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-best-12-hour-flat-line-sofar/2231 "2017-10-02T00:47:43Z")
There’s one bump but besides this one bump, his BG’s were between 90 - 110 for over 12 hours. The full time was 15 hours before more roller coaster lines started appearing. This was from a few days ago - I’m just getti… --- ## [Good morning Liam,](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-morning-liam/2168)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2017, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-morning-liam/2168 "2017-09-27T18:34:12Z")
Remember me? I’m Mr. 300+. We used to be such good friends but you’ve decided lately to ignore me…cast me aside like a used toy. Well, I woke up this morning and decided that I would make you think of me again. I hop… --- ## [Quarterly Endo Appointment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quarterly-endo-appointment/2044)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quarterly-endo-appointment/2044 "2017-09-18T23:25:52Z")
So we had Liam’s appointment today. Here’s what we found. First, he’s down from 6.9 to 6.8 A1C. Although I thought he was 6.3 (according to the CGM), his actual blood A1C came out to 6.8. And you know what? I’m OK w… --- ## [Diabetes school supplies for a pre-teen child](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-school-supplies-for-a-pre-teen-child/1865)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-school-supplies-for-a-pre-teen-child/1865 "2017-09-07T00:38:55Z")
What diabetes school supplies do you assemble for the beginning of the school year? My son was diagnosed during the 2015-2016 school year. We had a hard time putting together our first D kit for school! Now, in our thir… --- ## [Better control while sick?!?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/better-control-while-sick/1869)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/better-control-while-sick/1869 "2017-09-06T19:40:22Z")
So, Liam is sick…he’s been sick for a week now. The only symptom he really has is loose stools. We know he’s sick because his TDD has gone up to 10 - 12u/day from 5-6. @ErinElizabeth and I have discussed the possibili… --- ## [Daily Scare](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daily-scare/1823)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daily-scare/1823 "2017-09-02T17:55:00Z")
Liam’s receiver read 79 and level (he had gone from 83 - 75 for the past hour…and I was loving life) @ErinElizabeth checked his sugars preparing to bolus him for food…his number is something we have never seen before: 2… --- ## [It's that time](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/its-that-time/1782)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/its-that-time/1782 "2017-09-01T20:09:09Z")
Looks like Liam is sick. :frowning: After being up with him until 4:30 this morning trying to get his BG’s under 200 (he was over 200 from 9PM - 4:30am…lots of extra insulin given), @ErinElizabeth and I have come to th… --- ## [Higher basal due to boredom?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-basal-due-to-boredom/1783)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-basal-due-to-boredom/1783 "2017-08-30T17:49:58Z")
Our son is home for the week and my husband and I are both still working, so he’s basically pottering about the house, watching TV, doing puzzles and playing with toys while one of us works. He hasn’t spent much of the d… --- ## [CGM Set-up for Toddlers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-set-up-for-toddlers/1583)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-set-up-for-toddlers/1583 "2017-08-29T12:18:41Z")
OK - So I use a Dexcom G5 with xdrip+ and a Sony Smartwatch 3 as a collector. I even have a Nightscout site set-up for me. I love it and it works great for me. I am looking to get a CGM for my 23 month old son, but I am… --- ## [Found something that works (for us) for slow-digesting carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/found-something-that-works-for-us-for-slow-digesting-carbs/1717)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/found-something-that-works-for-us-for-slow-digesting-carbs/1717 "2017-08-25T18:21:51Z")
So, we had previously been running into issues with Liam going low (or needing additional fast-acting carbs to keep his BG’s up), after being bolused because his insulin took effect before his food began being digested. … --- ## [Lowest 90-day numbers for us so far](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lowest-90-day-numbers-for-us-so-far/1598)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lowest-90-day-numbers-for-us-so-far/1598 "2017-08-17T12:50:53Z")
We’ve never had his “serious low” below 1.4% (I know, far too high). But the changes over the past weeks/month have brought down his overall numbers tremendously. Liam’s Serious low is now 1% (can’t wait to get under t… --- ## [State Privacy Rules and Access to Minors Medical Information](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/state-privacy-rules-and-access-to-minors-medical-information/1603)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/state-privacy-rules-and-access-to-minors-medical-information/1603 "2017-08-16T17:09:14Z")
lol - I am unable to view my son’s online lab data. That is because privacy rules dictate I must have his consent to view but he is too young to consent. Who writes these rules? Parents and guardians are not able to r… --- ## [Goldilocks and the 3 Bears story...with Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/goldilocks-and-the-3-bears-story-with-insulin/1545)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/goldilocks-and-the-3-bears-story-with-insulin/1545 "2017-08-10T21:24:19Z")
Our Endo reset Liam’s Basal program when we first joined the new team complaining that we had too many of them (10…maybe more) and started us …with a clean slate. After 3 visits, we’re pleased with our direction/A1C and… --- ## [A frightening experience at sleepaway camp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-frightening-experience-at-sleepaway-camp/1524)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-frightening-experience-at-sleepaway-camp/1524 "2017-08-05T00:07:36Z")
Last night was rather frightening (mostly for me, not so much for my son). Since last weekend, my son has been going to a coding sleep-away camp (for glucose-normals) in another town about 1 hour 15 minutes from home. L… --- ## [An egg a day?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-egg-a-day/1496)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-egg-a-day/1496 "2017-07-30T23:54:49Z")
My wife believes we shouldn’t give Liam eggs more than 3 or 4 times per week based on the medical sites she’s visited. I’ve read several medical sources that indicate 1 a day isn’t bad. So what are your thoughts for th… --- ## [What is your toddler's A1C?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-your-toddlers-a1c/1488)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-your-toddlers-a1c/1488 "2017-07-29T19:32:11Z")
Making dosing decisions with a toddler is especially difficult, often resulting in dramatic highs and lows. I cannot seem to get the A1C of my son lower than the high 7’s. I am curious as to what others can accomplish … --- ## ["I'm not hungry OR thirsty"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-hungry-or-thirsty/1476)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-hungry-or-thirsty/1476 "2017-07-27T16:21:13Z")
Lately our son has been completely rejecting any and all low treatments. When we ask him if he wants juice, milk, jelly beans, candy, etc. etc. etc. he just says “but I’m not hungry or thirsty” – with a lot of emphasis. … --- ## [\[FIRSTS\] First full week of 0.0% Serious Lows (07172018)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-first-full-week-of-0-0-serious-lows-07172018/1486)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-first-full-week-of-0-0-serious-lows-07172018/1486 "2017-07-27T04:44:31Z")
A1C is a bit higher than I’d like (works out to 6.6%), but to have zero serious lows this week makes Erin and I very happy. --- ## [Moving the LOW Alarm up really does work](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-the-low-alarm-up-really-does-work/1443)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-the-low-alarm-up-really-does-work/1443 "2017-07-19T21:48:34Z")
So we’d been having more nighttime lows than we wanted to be having and it was mostly because we were just not moving Liam’s CGM LOW alarm up. We had it at a standard 70 as the low. Well, at night, when he’s sleeping…t… --- ## [How difficult teen life is w/o a CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-difficult-teen-life-is-w-o-a-cgm/1441)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-difficult-teen-life-is-w-o-a-cgm/1441 "2017-07-19T18:29:32Z")
We have been without a Dexcom for over three weeks and just got it going again yesterday: we lost all of our Dexcom related electronics in our kayak camping trip 3 weeks ago, and it took up that long to get the tool chai… --- ## [Insulin Pump dillema - which one to get for my child?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-dillema-which-one-to-get-for-my-child/1356)
**Author:** [@jteacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jteacher)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-dillema-which-one-to-get-for-my-child/1356 "2017-07-04T02:41:05Z")
I currently use a Dexcom g5 for my 7 year old son. So far we have loved having it - great to look on our phone anytime of day and see what his level is, really gives us peace of mind. He has had type 1 for several mont… --- ## [First successful A1c in puberty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-successful-a1c-in-puberty/1338)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2017, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-successful-a1c-in-puberty/1338 "2017-06-29T03:49:08Z")
Today we had out first A1c where all the time was spent in full puberty mode (for our last A1c, only half the time was spent in puberty mode). I was expecting something in the 6s but I was taken aback by the results: 5.4… --- ## [Unbelievable Week - Happy Papa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unbelievable-week-happy-papa/1332)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unbelievable-week-happy-papa/1332 "2017-06-28T01:17:23Z")
I know these weeks will pass, so I'm chronicling the unbelievable weeks here on FUD so that I can look back on these moments when I'm having an unbelievably bad week to remember that, with the bad comes the good. We've … --- ## [The longest night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-longest-night/1314)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-longest-night/1314 "2017-06-23T19:01:17Z")
I had a book club and Mitch took the kids out for Indian and ice cream. He was on BG duty for the night but he fell asleep before he could give a bolus for the secondary spike we see with high fat foods like ice cream an… --- ## [Changes have made the difference](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changes-have-made-the-difference/1301)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changes-have-made-the-difference/1301 "2017-06-22T17:23:56Z")
We have recently started a new regimen (testing, testing, testing!) and we’ve found some success in our new regimen. We are now doing an extended bolus over 1 hour. We do 0 up front and 100% of the meal bolus over the … --- ## [What to expect in the teen and adulthood years?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-expect-in-the-teen-and-adulthood-years/1263)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-expect-in-the-teen-and-adulthood-years/1263 "2017-06-19T14:15:59Z")
Right now, Liam takes so little insulin (TDD between 6 - 8 units). Just reading @docslotnick's response on how much basal he uses per day got me wondering. How much TDD should we anticipate Liam using when he enters pu… --- ## [To all the Dads - Father's Day Wishes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-all-the-dads-fathers-day-wishes/1274)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-all-the-dads-fathers-day-wishes/1274 "2017-06-17T04:27:25Z")
Mothers and fathers are so different. When a child has a bike accident, the mother puts a band-aid on the scrape and kisses it. The father heads out to the garage and fixes the brakes on the bike. When the child stri… --- ## [Finally back down under 7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-back-down-under-7/1235)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-back-down-under-7/1235 "2017-06-14T17:30:12Z")
After being under 7 once with Liam, as you may recall, we switched Endo teams. My hectic regimen was recommended to be scrapped for a simpler regimen. Being the open-minded person I am, I said OK...I'd give it a shot. … --- ## [New book for caregivers of T1 children reviewed on Diabetes Mine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-book-for-caregivers-of-t1-children-reviewed-on-diabetes-mine/1206)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-book-for-caregivers-of-t1-children-reviewed-on-diabetes-mine/1206 "2017-06-10T19:01:19Z")
--- ## [Parents, ever do this?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parents-ever-do-this/1193)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parents-ever-do-this/1193 "2017-06-09T16:30:43Z")
It was time to calibrate Samson's Dexcom and we are staying at my parents house. Anyways, my husband goes into the room -- Samson's Dex reads 173. The kids are both huddled under their blankets with just a little bit of … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/23.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/23.md?page=8)