# Toddler **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/toddlers-preschoolers/59.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Toddler category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-toddler-category/126)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2017, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-toddler-category/126 "2017-03-21T23:31:00Z")
Discussions for caregivers who have a child between the ages of 2 and 5, with Diabetes. --- ## [Over half his life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/over-half-his-life/3951)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/over-half-his-life/3951 "2024-05-08T23:06:03Z")
So I was reflecting on the “contribution” years post and saw when we posted that we could only contribute 1-year last year and thinking about another year already being behind us and moving onto year 3 and the thought en… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [I know I shouldn't do it, but it works](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-know-i-shouldnt-do-it-but-it-works/5963)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-know-i-shouldnt-do-it-but-it-works/5963 "2019-01-05T01:02:52Z")
Because Liam still throws huge fits when it’s time to change the POD, about a month or two ago I came up with a “little white lie” that I now tell Liam and it really helps him throw NO fit at all… The little white lie I… --- ## [How's YOUR day going?!?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hows-your-day-going/5905)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hows-your-day-going/5905 "2018-12-23T18:02:49Z")
Some days are just INSANE…like, every move made is wrong and nonstop MASSIVE roller coasters happen. Glad these aren’t every day…if they were, not sure how I would stay sane. --- ## [Can someone explain carbs activity / absorption rate?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-someone-explain-carbs-activity-absorption-rate/5909)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-someone-explain-carbs-activity-absorption-rate/5909 "2018-12-23T17:57:46Z")
I’m looking into the CGM Remote CGM Monitoring via Heroku and one of the fields to fill out is…“Carbs activity/absorption rate” and I have no idea about this, or how I would figure it out. Anyone smart wants to break it… --- ## [When Lows Are Out of Your Control](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-lows-are-out-of-your-control/5885)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-lows-are-out-of-your-control/5885 "2018-12-22T06:55:56Z")
We’ve been working hard to eliminate all the lows when Samson is with us. But it’s so frustrating when he’s at daycare and you see this: I messaged them 30 minutes ago and no one responded. I called 20 minutes ago and… --- ## [What a crazy night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-crazy-night/5855)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-crazy-night/5855 "2018-12-19T06:51:18Z")
6 hours high. 4 units given during this time (his TDD is only 5 - 7 units to put that into perspective). Last meal was 1800 and he just has his typical bedtime snack that usually keeps him nice all night. Haven’t expe… --- ## [Video of Liam checking his own Sugars and Calibrating the G5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/video-of-liam-checking-his-own-sugars-and-calibrating-the-g5/5584)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/video-of-liam-checking-his-own-sugars-and-calibrating-the-g5/5584 "2018-11-26T17:11:46Z")
--- ## [Please pray for Samson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-pray-for-samson/5529)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-pray-for-samson/5529 "2018-11-28T20:43:15Z")
About two weeks ago we began noticing that Samson was often wiping spit off his face. About three days ago we noticed that he was having tremors and saliva was just pouring out of his mouth every few hours. Over the last… --- ## [Children, diabetes and routine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/children-diabetes-and-routine/5086)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/children-diabetes-and-routine/5086 "2018-09-28T03:55:04Z")
Samson is a champ when it comes to sensor and site changes. He doesn’t flinch and is totally fine with them. He sometimes even asks for them because he knows he can watch a video through them. BUT we’re realizing that h… --- ## [\[FIRSTS\] First week ever with 0.0% "Very Low" readings (09192018)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-first-week-ever-with-0-0-very-low-readings-09192018/5032)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-first-week-ever-with-0-0-very-low-readings-09192018/5032 "2018-09-22T14:58:11Z")
--- ## [Crazy increased heart disease risk in T1Ds and how to mitigate that risk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-increased-heart-disease-risk-in-t1ds-and-how-to-mitigate-that-risk/4966)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-increased-heart-disease-risk-in-t1ds-and-how-to-mitigate-that-risk/4966 "2018-09-21T19:56:52Z")
Not sure if anyone here saw the recent study showing a 30-fold!!! risk of cardiovascular disease in T1Ds who have early onset of the disease: These are crazily high odds. (For those diagnosed at age 26 to 30, the odd… --- ## [Umbilical Hernia Surgery coming up](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/umbilical-hernia-surgery-coming-up/4810)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/umbilical-hernia-surgery-coming-up/4810 "2018-08-30T01:53:10Z")
Liam’s hernia hadn’t closed on its own so the doctors recommended surgery. They’ve indicated now is the best time to get the surgery done because, if the hole isn’t closed, it can cause severe issues in the future with … --- ## [Feeling lows but not saying anything?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-lows-but-not-saying-anything/4731)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-lows-but-not-saying-anything/4731 "2018-08-18T19:56:18Z")
We’re lucky our son feels his lows usually (not all of them but most of the time.) But, we’ve had a problem where, if we ask him if he feels high, low or in range, he is usually spot-on, but he doesn’t tell us he’s feeli… --- ## [Watch band for Toddlers Pebble watch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/watch-band-for-toddlers-pebble-watch/3398)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/watch-band-for-toddlers-pebble-watch/3398 "2018-08-12T10:22:04Z")
We’ve purchased a Pebble watch so that Liam can always have his BG’s on his arm (to free up our phones). I was wondering if any parents of toddlers with T1 that use the Pebble watch can tell me if the watch band fits th… --- ## [Endo checkup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-checkup/4653)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-checkup/4653 "2018-08-11T15:51:30Z")
He was 6.9% this time around… Up .2%. I’m not going to beat myself up over it though. My goal is to keep him under 7% until he’s out of his (first) hormonal stage. New Endo. Long story but she’s great. Anyway, she a… --- ## [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… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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")
\[image\] --- ## ["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… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/toddlers-preschoolers/59.md?page=1)