Type 1 diabetes?????

Question

Can a kid with early Type 1, who is still making insulin, have some days with normal BG readings and some days that are like over 200? How big a part is the activity level? My kid is extremely active most of the time. How much do the BG readings flucuate if they still have some insulin?
I know that most don't catch this thing until it has already destroyed all or most of the beta cells, but how many of you caught it a little earlier? I need all of the info I can get and about all websites are for those diagnosed.
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Answer 1

The key is when the glucose is being checked. Before eating is the time to take the blood. If you take it after a meal the number will be higher. Always remember to take the reading befoer the meal and about the same time each day. If it is still a problem before the meal then the kid needs to be on medication everyday. Hopefully this helps. You can ask me another question if you want.

Answer 2

In times past, we older docs referred to this phenomenon as the "honeymoon period" where insulin requirements dropped for a brief but variable period period after the diagnosis was made. The insulin requirement should level off in a few weeks or sooner. In small children with variable appetites and varying exercise, determining the proper amount of insulin can be difficult.

Teaching parents about diabetic management is key to proper control. It is very time consuming. Nowadays there are certified diabetic nurse-educators who can spend several sessions - more if needed - with you and dad and even grandparents. The diabetic educator may give you books or other literature. Personally, I would use their services rather than browse the Internet where some info may be good but other can be downright wrong and harmful. If there are good websites, let a diabetic educator refer you to one. I commend you for your desire to learn more about this. Your efforts should be rewarded by better control and fewer trips to the doctor, diabetic clinic and ER.

Answer 3

I am a teenager with Type 1 diabetes, for two years now, and I can tell you that on some days I am able to get by without administiring any insulin(basil, and bolus) this has a lot to do with activity level. I've had this occur for nearlly a whole week(backpacking in Mountains) at a time before my bloodsugars begin to run high. It's very weird. During these times make sure you have snacks available, it's easy to run low.

Answer 4

Heal Diabetes In Three Weeks : http://DiabetesTreated.com

Answer 5

Go to dlife.com for further info. Sounds like the retired peds doctor knows what he is talking about. This site can further expand on type 1 and 2 and even have questions answered by other professionals. Thank heaven we have a few good ones on this site.

Answer 6

http://www.jdf.org/

Answer 7

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