# Toddler **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/toddlers-preschoolers/59.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [\[FIRSTS\] - 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")
--- ## [12/11/2017 - Almost 2 years in - Endo Checkup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/12-11-2017-almost-2-years-in-endo-checkup/2830)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/12-11-2017-almost-2-years-in-endo-checkup/2830 "2018-02-27T04:39:03Z")
Liam is coming up on his 4th birthday at the end of this month, and before our next Endo visit in March, he will have been Diabetic for 2 years (Feb 29th). Today’s visit was awesome, A1C wise, but I wasn’t feeling as el… --- ## [Bingo Night!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bingo-night/3563)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2018, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bingo-night/3563 "2018-02-24T01:05:43Z")
Pizza, Doritos and a chocolate chip cookie. 75g of carbs (assuming he eats only a single slice of pizza.). I’ll add another 35g of her eats his second piece. Let the fun night begin. ;). Will post some pics later. H… --- ## [Sneaky boy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sneaky-boy/3555)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sneaky-boy/3555 "2018-02-23T04:54:23Z")
Can you see where someone snuck food without telling us? :smile: \[image\] --- ## [2:30 AM Blues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2-30-am-blues/3435)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2-30-am-blues/3435 "2018-02-06T20:36:15Z")
\[image\] --- ## [A single 1/2 cup of milk (6 grams of carbs)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-single-1-2-cup-of-milk-6-grams-of-carbs/1265)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-single-1-2-cup-of-milk-6-grams-of-carbs/1265 "2017-12-28T04:35:42Z")
Liam was dangling around 70 so we decided to just give him one unbolused snack of 6g (one half cup of milk). This is the result. He's currently 222 and still double arrows up. \[image\] double arrows up: \[image\] --- ## [Longish-term decrease in TDD?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/longish-term-decrease-in-tdd/2921)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/longish-term-decrease-in-tdd/2921 "2017-12-21T20:13:38Z")
For at least two months now, Samson has been having really really rotten lows throughout the day. I wish I could say we were very prompt in addressing the underlying problem (John Walsh of “Pumping Insulin” fame says tha… --- ## [Chronic loose stool question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/chronic-loose-stool-question/2526)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/chronic-loose-stool-question/2526 "2017-12-18T19:35:38Z")
Does anyone have children who has had this? Erin and I have noticed that Liam has had loose stools for at least a month now. She’s going to make him a doctor’s visit now that we’ve determined this just isn’t normal. I… --- ## [Something Liam finds funny](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-liam-finds-funny/2874)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-liam-finds-funny/2874 "2017-12-16T00:48:16Z")
So, he’s recently started “running from me” when it’s time to bolus him because he knows the PDM has to be close to him to get it started…he’ll run all through the house laughing as I chase after him saying “Get’chur but… --- ## [\[FIRSTS\] Liam's first POD related injury (10262017)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-liams-first-pod-related-injury-10262017/2470)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-liams-first-pod-related-injury-10262017/2470 "2017-10-28T07:10:18Z")
We changed his POD today and this is what we found under it. :cry: No worse feeling than inflicting pain and injuries unto your own child as the “lesser” of the two evils. There isn’t any “winning”…he hates everything… --- ## [I'll take it!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ill-take-it/2417)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ill-take-it/2417 "2017-10-23T03:54:25Z")
\[61FF4E5D-92C1-4A3D-8BF3-604C6C5052A7\] --- ## [First \> 300 since I can remember!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-300-since-i-can-remember/2389)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-300-since-i-can-remember/2389 "2017-10-19T03:52:11Z")
We tried something new this morning for him, for breakfast - cinnamon toast crunch cereal with milk. His brothers eat it and until now we’ve not given it to him but we tried it this morning…less than 1/4 cup, and it sen… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/toddlers-preschoolers/59.md) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-parenting-d-child/toddlers-preschoolers/59.md?page=2)