# Child **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/school-age-children/60.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Child category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-child-category/127)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2017, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-child-category/127 "2017-03-21T23:39:27Z")
Discussions for caregivers who have a child between the ages of 6 and 12, with Diabetes. --- ## [New Normal - Higher TDD = Shorter CGM Sensor Lifespan?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-normal-higher-tdd-shorter-cgm-sensor-lifespan/6629)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-normal-higher-tdd-shorter-cgm-sensor-lifespan/6629 "2026-02-17T23:38:33Z")
For the past month or two, Liam’s TDD has gone up from between 5 - 7 to between 10 - 14 TDD. I’m also noticing that, coincidentally perhaps?, we are not getting as long of a lifespan from each of his sensors. Now, logi… --- ## [Keeping track of Liam's School meals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keeping-track-of-liams-school-meals/15582)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keeping-track-of-liams-school-meals/15582 "2025-11-15T01:46:38Z")
So, @Liam-M and I have had a good system that works for helping manage his meals at school and I have never shared, so figured it’s a good time to do so since we’ve been using it for three years or so with success. Our … --- ## [Liam will be in Middle School Next year! Please check my Accommodations list below](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-will-be-in-middle-school-next-year-please-check-my-accommodations-list-below/15297)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-will-be-in-middle-school-next-year-please-check-my-accommodations-list-below/15297 "2025-07-16T23:05:29Z")
Here’s the list (rather lengthy) of accommodations I’ve provided to the school. We have our 504 meeting this Friday for the 2025-26 school year where Liam will be entering the SIXTH GRADE! So hard to believe time has p… --- ## [Dexcom G7 Direct To Watch Updates to Followers Over Cellular?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-direct-to-watch-updates-to-followers-over-cellular/15188)
**Author:** [@westec2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/westec2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-direct-to-watch-updates-to-followers-over-cellular/15188 "2025-03-23T15:29:23Z")
I’d like to get glucose updates from my daughter while she’s at school, church, friend’s houses, etc, without her also having to carry a cellphone. She’s using the Dexcom G7. According to the Dexcom site, Direct to Wat… --- ## [How long do spikes due to puberty last?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-do-spikes-due-to-puberty-last/14544)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-do-spikes-due-to-puberty-last/14544 "2024-04-02T01:42:26Z")
My son is almost 10, and last we checked he didn’t have even the beginning signs of puberty yet. But the last few days he’s had a really, really stubborn high. He’s been HIGH on Dexcom and getting between double and trip… --- ## [Braces for Liam, and what it means for his T1D care](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/braces-for-liam-and-what-it-means-for-his-t1d-care/14289)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/braces-for-liam-and-what-it-means-for-his-t1d-care/14289 "2023-12-12T14:58:29Z")
So, Liam has had a lot of teeth issues early on because, quite honestly, he just wasn’t brushing as thoroughly as he should have…and that’s my fault for not monitoring his brushing to ensure he’s doing it thoroughly, flo… --- ## [\[FIRSTS\] - Tonight, Liam is officially using Omnipod DASH w/ Loop (3/30/2023)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-tonight-liam-is-officially-using-omnipod-dash-w-loop-3-30-2023/13727)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-tonight-liam-is-officially-using-omnipod-dash-w-loop-3-30-2023/13727 "2023-04-01T16:52:03Z")
His prescription was finally filled today and although I had originally planned to not change him over until the weekend, my OCD wouldn’t let me wait. He’s been talking about how excited he is for the switch, and losing… --- ## [Hard to believe Liam is 9 today!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hard-to-believe-liam-is-9-today/13454)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hard-to-believe-liam-is-9-today/13454 "2023-01-04T13:33:42Z")
Where does the time go…. Seems like just yesterday I was lamenting his diagnosis, at 2 years old, and now here we are, going on 7 years later, and although everything changed, it’s our “normal” now, and I don’t even reme… --- ## [What ISN'T Liam allergic too? :D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-isnt-liam-allergic-too-d/12929)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-isnt-liam-allergic-too-d/12929 "2022-07-22T20:18:12Z")
So, after about 4 months of ongong “eye issues”…see my previous posts here on FUD and exhausting all other specialist types, Erin took him to an allergist today. Turns out he’s allergic to a bunch of stuff. Specificall… --- ## [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,… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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. --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Today was, what I thought was our 504 meeting - General feeling afterward](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/today-was-what-i-thought-was-our-504-meeting-general-feeling-afterward/8063)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/today-was-what-i-thought-was-our-504-meeting-general-feeling-afterward/8063 "2019-08-09T12:09:40Z")
Today we met with the Assistant Principal, the District Nurse, the School Nurse, and Liam’s teacher. I thought this was our 504 where we discuss our accommodations, but come to find out this was really just a meet-and-g… --- ## [504 Plans for School Age Children](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/504-plans-for-school-age-children/1039)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/504-plans-for-school-age-children/1039 "2019-07-15T19:26:19Z")
@ClaudnDaye wrote "the whole 504 thing I don't know anything about...so anyone that wants to fill me in on what it is, how it's used, etc., I'd be much obliged." Basically, once your child is in a public school (not su… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/school-age-children/60.md?page=1)