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MaineStar234 · Jul 6, 2013

My brother's friend Elle, 13 years old, has had a diabetic service dog for a at least a few months now. Elle and Michael often are in plays together and her family also attends our church. The first time I met Elle's dog, Coach, was at church last month when they brought him for the first time. Elle's blood sugar had dropped that morning and Coach had caught it, so they figured it was best for him to go with them. I was amazed at how well-behaved the dog was! Her family was recently on the local news where they did a segment on Elle and Coach which was great to watch and very informative on how the dog is able to help Elle. Plus it showed Elle and Coach at her school and dance classes. It truly is amazing what these dogs can do!

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lakerfantlc · Jul 6, 2013

TheUltimateFan said:
I sponsor my grandchildrens' sports activities and I have been trying to understand what impact diabetes will have on my grandson's participation in the future so we can prepare for that. Can you explain what specific conditions/circumstances would cause your daughter to miss practice?

Since he is very young and loves to participate in several different sports and activities, would you recommend keeping him more involved in one kind of sport over another (team vs. individual, contact vs. non-contact, etc.)? I know eventually he will choose what sports he likes best, and that's OK. But if we can make it easier for him by encouraging him in developing a love for a sport at this age that will be easier to manage in the future, that may help.

Every child's diabetes is it's own beast but I will give you an example of almost missing practice. My daughter was on antibiotics and being a new diabetic parent I had no idea Amoxicillin (sp?) would have an affect on her blood sugar. It intensified the insulin in her body and dropped her blood sugar drastically. It was scary. Another learn on the fly thing was the starchy carb lesson. It was the only time I had to use glucagon for 11 yrs now. We were at a comp and we went out to eat Mexican food. Jenee had a burrito. She was on a pump and we dosed the burrito and went back to hotel and got ready for bed. We check her all night long. I found her at 58 while my husband and I were still up. I gave her OJ. Went back to my book and a few minutes later she went into full seizure. The tortilla on the burrito is a heavy carb like pizza dough and pasta etc. It must be dosed over long periods of time. We gave her insulin for the carbs in her meal but the meal didnt turn to sugar till much later. That made the insulin pull her blood sugar down too much. I share this for anyone who didnt know it. All we can do is share and help each other

TheUltimateFan · Jul 6, 2013

lakerfantlc said:
Every child's diabetes is it's own beast but I will give you an example of almost missing practice. My daughter was on antibiotics and being a new diabetic parent I had no idea Amoxicillin (sp?) would have an affect on her blood sugar. It intensified the insulin in her body and dropped her blood sugar drastically. It was scary. Another learn on the fly thing was the starchy carb lesson. It was the only time I had to use glucagon for 11 yrs now. We were at a comp and we went out to eat Mexican food. Jenee had a burrito. She was on a pump and we dosed the burrito and went back to hotel and got ready for bed. We check her all night long. I found her at 58 while my husband and I were still up. I gave her OJ. Went back to my book and a few minutes later she went into full seizure. The tortilla on the burrito is a heavy carb like pizza dough and pasta etc. It must be dosed over long periods of time. We gave her insulin for the carbs in her meal but the meal didnt turn to sugar till much later. That made the insulin pull her blood sugar down too much. I share this for anyone who didnt know it. All we can do is share and help each other

I had no idea. My D-I-L researches constantly, goes to camps, etc. so she is very well educated. But when I babysit I just follow his normal routine. I often get up or stay up late to take him to the bathroom, but I didn't know I had to worry about anything else. He has a different pen they use before bedtime - a slow release insulin. I assumed that was enough.

I will probably never sleep again when I am with him.

They are holding off on the pump. He doesn't want it right now and they let him have as much input into managing his diabetes as is viable and safe.

AliciaM · Jul 6, 2013

I'm starting a new medication that apparently raises your blood sugar. So, I'm going to have to constantly monitor that too. Not excited about it but its necessary so I'm not going to complain much about it.

I do know there is a lot of monitoring and diabetes is different for everyone. I was in nursing before but dropped it due to my hearing being so bad which is really unfortunate because I really loved the program. The nursing gave the confidence with injections so I wasn't really apprehensive with going on the insulin. Stabbing myself was another matter entirely though. The first time I literally stared at it and then I stink I started to sweat before injecting because I was scared lol I use the smallest pen needles available so it ended up not hurting.

lakerfantlc · Jul 6, 2013

TheUltimateFan said:
I had no idea. My D-I-L researches constantly, goes to camps, etc. so she is very well educated. But when I babysit I just follow his normal routine. I often get up or stay up late to take him to the bathroom, but I didn't know I had to worry about anything else. He has a different pen they use before bedtime - a slow release insulin. I assumed that was enough. I will probably never sleep again when I am with him.

They are holding off on the pump. He doesn't want it right now and they let him have as much input into managing his diabetes as is viable and safe.

We understand that and have always given my daughter say so when possible. I must admit 11 yrs into it, looking back I probably should have been more firm on somethings. The pump is vital and so helpful. That was one thing we gave her no choice on. But like I said, EVERY child has their own fight. We all are just allys

SarahS · Jul 6, 2013

lakerfantlc said:
We understand that and have always given my daughter say so when possible. I must admit 11 yrs into it, looking back I probably should have been more firm on somethings. The pump is vital and so helpful. That was one thing we gave her no choice on. But like I said, EVERY child has their own fight. We all are just allys

Off topic (sort of) but I'm really glad that you're back.

AliciaM · Jul 6, 2013

Lakerfan has jenee tried those glucose quick sticks? My mom is in the states right now so I got her to get me some. I've heard they are better tasting than the glucose tabs.

lakerfantlc · Jul 6, 2013

AliciaM said:
Lakerfan has jenee tried those glucose quick sticks? My mom is in the states right now so I got her to get me some. I've heard they are better tasting than the glucose tabs.

We only use orange juice

AliciaM · Jul 6, 2013

lakerfantlc said:
We only use orange juice

ah right I remember you saying that lol oops

Senior5Allie · Jul 7, 2013

The pump was a total life changer for me. I've had diabetes for 24 years now and have had the pump for a looong time and there is just no comparison in how it controls blood sugar. I wish I was able to have gotten it sooner. I also cheered and coached my whole life with diabetes and was able to do both successfully so don't ever feel like you can't do everything and anything you want.

AliciaM · Jul 7, 2013

I also coach and cheer. I do find it a bit hectic anyway when I'm coaching and competing and this will make it a bit tougher but I know I can lol I've heard so many great things about the pump and I literally cannot wait til I can use one also. I don't mind the shots but I don't love them that's for sure. When I was diagnosed I looked into the pumps available in my province and I really liked the animas ping especially because its waterproof. I'm beyond accident prone so the waterproof feature is beyond appealing haha

I know someone with a pump and she just takes it off to compete but do you take the whole infusion set off to compete or just disconnect the pump and is it the same or practice?

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lakerfantlc · Jul 7, 2013

AliciaM said:
I also coach and cheer. I do find it a bit hectic anyway when I'm coaching and competing and this will make it a bit tougher but I know I can lol I've heard so many great things about the pump and I literally cannot wait til I can use one also. I don't mind the shots but I don't love them that's for sure. When I was diagnosed I looked into the pumps available in my province and I really liked the animas ping especially because its waterproof. I'm beyond accident prone so the waterproof feature is beyond appealing haha

I know someone with a pump and she just takes it off to compete but do you take the whole infusion set off to compete or just disconnect the pump and is it the same or practice?

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Leave the set on your skin and just disconnect. Sometimes Jenee's get pulled out so we have to put a new one in after she gets off the floor.

Senior5Allie · Jul 8, 2013

AliciaM said:
I also coach and cheer. I do find it a bit hectic anyway when I'm coaching and competing and this will make it a bit tougher but I know I can lol I've heard so many great things about the pump and I literally cannot wait til I can use one also. I don't mind the shots but I don't love them that's for sure. When I was diagnosed I looked into the pumps available in my province and I really liked the animas ping especially because its waterproof. I'm beyond accident prone so the waterproof feature is beyond appealing haha

I know someone with a pump and she just takes it off to compete but do you take the whole infusion set off to compete or just disconnect the pump and is it the same or practice?

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Yes ! I have the ping and love that i can do my bolus through the remote/meter. It helps to not have to take it off whatever I am wearing to see the pump. I've had a few pumps but the ping is my personal fav. I love that they have rubber skins for it too in a lot of colors and even a couple of the dyed ones. Right now my meter and pump are in the purple and pink the dye lol it makes it cute and slightly likable. I also used to just disconnect the actual pump to compete but not take out the infusion set.

AliciaM · Jul 9, 2013

Thanks guys

everyone's input has been so helpful!

I had my first bad insulin day ..bolused for lunch and checked 2 hours later and was high so I did a small correction since I still had insulin on board and after an hour I checked again it went higher and then 30 min checked again still the same. Didn't wanna stack my insulin and then go too low so I just ran a bit around my apartment when I got home and then checked again 2 hours after the last time I checked and was finally within target! So frustrating

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Luv2cheer · Jul 13, 2013

Hello. Very familiar with this one. I've had T1 for 35 years. My daughter (who cheers) has had it since she was 2 and is now 10. My daughter has a pump. She takes the pump off during practice and competitions; however she tests her sugar during every water break and before she goes on the competition floor and after. It's a challenge but definitely manageable. You can IM me if you have questions. Good luck!!!

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