3 year old with type1 diabetes?

Question

hi i am so worried about my 3 year olds future what will happen to her is she keeps going high all the time?i no its bad but at the moment she is allways high she has only had it for 3 months and i no its early but has any one had majer things happen to them and what? allso will she be alble to have kids propley i cant imagen the life she is gonna have please help?

Answer 1

I've lived with type 1 diabetes for 34 years thus far, since i was 9 years old. As for complications, well, I've had diabetic retinopathy (formation of small, brittle blood vessels surrounding the retina) which was treated wtih laser in 1985 (stable ever since, with 20/20 vision still), diabetic neuropathy, hypertension, heart disease (triple bypass surgery in 1997, before I was 35), and kidney disease (I've had two transplants so far). But, I'm still kicking. I remember growing up and having some troubles in adolescence with jumps in blood sugars when my metabolism and body chemistry were changing, and even was hospitalized a couple of times for Diabetic ketoAcidosis, although never comatose. I tell you this not to scare you, as everyone is different, and each has differing experiences. But, to show you the seriousness of trying to keep good control and to teach your daughter as she grows older how improtant it is for her to maintain good control. She may never go through any of the things I've undergone (and I pray she never does), or she may experience some of them, but she will still be able to lead a long and fruitful life. It's just that proper diet, exercise, and medication and glucose monitoring will be integral parts of that life. I will not say she will "still lead a normal life", as who is to say what is normal and what is not? Diabetics are normal folks, just like anyone else. We just have to live a slightly different lifestyle, one of injections and monitoring, and watching what we eat. I wish you and your daughter the best of luck, and the best of luck with your future grandchildren ;-)

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Answer 4

First, diabetes is manageable. It is not a death sentance. You did not tell us what type she has, but I assume this is T1 diabetes. I was diagnosed with T1 at the age of 26 and the only thing that I was worried about were my offspring. When I discussed this with the doctor, they said there is only a 2% chance of passing this on to the next generation.

The generation after that, the changes are a lot greater. I had 2 boys and they are now 4 and 7 (and I am 37) and they are both fine. I guess it really has to do with the gene pool, but again diabetes is not the end of anyones life. It is treatable and we will have a cure soon. ADA and the JDRF are in search every moment of the day.

Good luck.

Answer 5

Yes your child will have a normal life with diabetes. She will know nothing different than a life with diabetes. It sounds like you need more diabetes education. You are the one who will have to control her blood sugars until she gets old enough to do it for herself. You also might talke with her physician about her having an insulin pump. Pumping insulin is more like having a working pancreas. This machine gives very small amounts of insulin just like a pancreas does. There are reasons why a blood sugar would go high, too much carbohydrate and not enough insulin to metabolize the carbs. Insulin administration amounts should aways be prescribed by a licensed physician don't change the amount you give without consulting a Dr. Infection can also cause highs, and an extreme growth spurt can increase insulin needs. High blood sugars can cause increases in heart disease and also kidney disease, that is why it is so important that you follow her diet and also physicians instructions. Diabetes is no longer the devestating disease of yester year. Be patient with yourself, as time goes on, you will master this also. If in doubt always call your diabetes educator or physician they can guide you.

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Answer 7

All great answers! With the technology we have now, there is a very good chance your daughter will live a "normal" life. Of course, it is still a serious condition that needs a cure, and nothing can replace a pancreas, but the future is NOT 100% bleak.

It is very common early in diagnosis to have higher than normal blood sugars, especially in a very young child. Although it's not healthy to have slightly high blood sugars for a PROLONGED period of time, a few months is not something you have to worry about in this case. Her doctor is probably trying to adjust her dose, which can be very difficult in a young and growing child. He/She may also want to avoid low blood sugars, which can be especially damaging to a young child's developing brain.

Make sure she is seeing a "Pediatric Endocrinologist" (diabetes doctor for kids), and that you have family education sessions with a dietitian and diabetes nurse educator so you can learn to adjust her insulin doses according to her blood sugars, food, exercise, and illness from day to day to keep her in a safe range. An insulin pump may be a great idea in the near future.

Don't worry about the future right now. Focus on day-to-day stuff in the present to keep her healthy. Don't expect perfection, know that this is impossible.

I think you would really benefit from a support group for parents of Type 1 kids. Perhaps you could also volunteer for JDRF and/or other diabetes charities to help raise money for a cure.

Please see www.childrenwithdiabetes.com for resources.

Good luck!

Answer 8

My daughter was dxed at age 2. Today she is a healthy 17 yr old.
She has worn a pump since she was about 10 and attended many years of camp for kids with diabetes.
She is able to have children if she chooses to.
She has a great babysitting job now where she sits for two kids with diabetes.I bet those parents love her.
She said that last night one of the kids was a 39 and the other 69.Two lows at once.
She gave them juice and crackers and never had to call the parents. I'm so proud.
You really need to educate yourself. Join support groups for parents and look for groups for little kids with diabetes.
I wish you the best.

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Answer 10

I was diagnosed when I was 14 (am now 21). Is she on a pump? If not I highly recommend it. It can make life so much easier. It comes with a remote so you can control it.

I've managed to do pretty well with it, I've only had one serious incident. I had worked 3 10 hr shifts back to back, and then gone rock climbing. Later that night (4am) I had a seizure because of low BS.

It sounds like the long-acting insulin needs to be bumped up (if on shots). If on pump, definitely crank up the basal rates. Also, increase your food to carb ratios (or decrease it, depending on how you look at it). Take more insulin for same amount of carbs.

She will be able to have children if she so chooses. She will just have to be extra careful. Pregnancy can run her sugar lower. She will just have to keep in close contact with her doc.