Super proud papa

ClaudnDaye
Tue, 09 Apr 2019 16:41:12 +0000
Child

So, at around 12 noon, Liam showed that he was 65, 45 down and I did a finger stick and came back with 150. I checked again on another finger and got 120. So I calibrated. But about 1230, his CGM read 120 but Liam said: “Papa, I feel like I’m low.” Me, thinking he only wanted a sweet, said, no sugar…I just calibrated you and you’re 120 right now.

So, why am I a super proud papa? Because he was very persistent and kept saying, “I think I’m low, papa.” Being annoyed more than anything thinking he just wants a sweet, I said, do you want me to check your sugars again? He said yes. So I went over and checked his sugars and sure enough, he’s 49.

I was SO happy and cheered for him and gave him lots of praise. This is CRITICAL for him to be able to do and the fact that he was right and the CGM was wrong really helped me realize that I just need to listen to him more and when he says he feels low, just don’t take any chances.

What an awesome accomplishment for Liam!

I also used this opportunity to ask him how his “body feels” when he’s low. He said he gets tired and hungry. Both responses make perfect sense. What a wonderful day!

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