http://www.diabetesmine.com/2010/02/kris-freeman-update-breaking-d-ground-in-olympic-endurance-sport.html
Interesting read!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Parents' Worst Fears & CGM
When Ben was still an infant, I remember telling a friend, "If I have a paranoid moment, I can go in and check on Ben. If he's still breathing, I know he's okay. If I'm worried about Andrew, I can't tell if he's okay or in a coma. I can't wake him up everytime I want to feel better."
Now, checking him in the night is just something else we have to do. He also sometimes sleeps through the checks, so I don't feel as bad about it. Last week, I woke up at 4 a.m. after already checking him at 2 a.m. My first thought was still, "Lord, did You wake me up for a reason? Do I need to check Andrew?" I did, and he was low.
Since baseball is starting already, I decided to search for information on wearing the pump during baseball games. Instead, I got the obituary of a teenage baseball player who managed his diabetes with a pump who died in his sleep. It makes me want to get the continuous glucose monitor with alarms NOW! However, it is expensive & Andrew is completely opposed. It's one more thing to have to insert, wear all the time, etc. The sad part of that is that Andrew's biggest objection to CGM was, "If I get a CGM & don't go low anymore, I'll never have candy again!" I countered with, "If you had CGM, we could learn how to better handle candy in your diet." He didn't believe me.
Now, checking him in the night is just something else we have to do. He also sometimes sleeps through the checks, so I don't feel as bad about it. Last week, I woke up at 4 a.m. after already checking him at 2 a.m. My first thought was still, "Lord, did You wake me up for a reason? Do I need to check Andrew?" I did, and he was low.
Since baseball is starting already, I decided to search for information on wearing the pump during baseball games. Instead, I got the obituary of a teenage baseball player who managed his diabetes with a pump who died in his sleep. It makes me want to get the continuous glucose monitor with alarms NOW! However, it is expensive & Andrew is completely opposed. It's one more thing to have to insert, wear all the time, etc. The sad part of that is that Andrew's biggest objection to CGM was, "If I get a CGM & don't go low anymore, I'll never have candy again!" I countered with, "If you had CGM, we could learn how to better handle candy in your diet." He didn't believe me.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Strep Again - Without DKA!
Andrew tested positive to the rapid strep test. I'm not glad he has strep, but I'm so glad that if he has it, it tested positive!!! He has his antibiotic and will be fine. I'm thrilled to skip the vomiting & DKA this time! Ben might have strep too. The doctor offered to test him, but, since he obviously needed antibiotic for his nose, there really wasn't any point.
Gene thinks Will has an ear infection, so he may get to start antibiotics ahead of developing strep. Too bad Will didn't complain in time to go with the other boys. We are especially concerned about Will getting it since he accidentally drank after Andrew today!
Gene thinks Will has an ear infection, so he may get to start antibiotics ahead of developing strep. Too bad Will didn't complain in time to go with the other boys. We are especially concerned about Will getting it since he accidentally drank after Andrew today!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Sick
There's been plenty of sickness at our house lately. Kaitlyn was first with a stomach virus on Friday a week and a half ago. It was so mild we weren't really sure it was a virus. Will was home last Tuesday. We thought it might be what he ate. When Ryan came down with it, it was officially dubbed a virus. Then Will started coughing. Ben followed and he ran a fever yesterday and was so very cranky!!! Gene hasn't felt well either. All of this was fine, until tonight.
Now, after going to AWANA & exposing everyone, Andrew has a fever. His throat is red & he doesn't want to swallow. His BG was over 300 when he got home just after 7, so we corrected. I rechecked him after taking his temp around 8:30 & he was 62. After juice & 15 minutes, his BG dropped to 58. I'm waiting for another recheck -BG 123, so that's okay for now.
I still get so nervous when Andrew is sick! I just remember how quickly his diabetes went crazy with strep last Spring. Oh, and did I mention that we're supposed to get snowed in tonight? Please pray for my little guy! Thanks!
P.S. Happy Valentine's Day!
Now, after going to AWANA & exposing everyone, Andrew has a fever. His throat is red & he doesn't want to swallow. His BG was over 300 when he got home just after 7, so we corrected. I rechecked him after taking his temp around 8:30 & he was 62. After juice & 15 minutes, his BG dropped to 58. I'm waiting for another recheck -BG 123, so that's okay for now.
I still get so nervous when Andrew is sick! I just remember how quickly his diabetes went crazy with strep last Spring. Oh, and did I mention that we're supposed to get snowed in tonight? Please pray for my little guy! Thanks!
P.S. Happy Valentine's Day!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Rough Nights For All (but Ryan)
Diabetes affects everyone in the family. Lately, it has been affecting everyone's sleep! Last week, Will's teachers sent home a note that Will was falling apart over seemingly trivial things. Will didn't have any real concerns other than, "The water just won't stop coming to my eyes!" We think the heart of the issue is exhaustion - not because he doesn't go to bed early enough. Because he gets woken several times a night (lots of lows lately) when we turn on the lights and check on Andrew. Will used to be a very easy going child. This side of him didn't show up until he started school. That was also after Andrew was diagnosed. I too get weepy when overtired, so I understand. We decided to move Will into Ben's room instead. Will doesn't think it's working. He says he can't sleep because, "Ben stares at me all night long!" I think in the long run it will be best.
Andrew had five lows on Monday alone - most of them in the 40's & 50's. Monday night, he was low at 11, & although his BG was okay at 1 am, I could sense it wouldn't last despite the reduced basal. I set the alarm for 3 am & sure enough he was 52 again. Tuesday, it took longer to recover from the lows because his natural resources were so depleted. We finally returned him to the basal insulin rates he used prior to the flu shot. It took six weeks to the day. The Cell Food hasn't offered any change in insulin, but he hasn't complained of a stomachache since starting it. He won't admit to feeling better, but I think he does.
Last night, Andrew's 1:30 check was fine, but I was woken at 2:30 by Kaitlyn. She didn't feel well. She ate a few crackers, but still felt nauseous. She asked, "Should I take my blood sugar?" I felt so bad for her!!! Can you imagine living that way? I may have caused it, because I won't let a vomiting child have soda unless they've checked BG. I didn't expect anything off, but figured we should test to relieve her fears. BG 118. I assured her that was normal, but suddenly I was thinking, "That is so much higher than her normal fasting BG. Oh, please don't be starting! Well, she's sick. That raises blood sugar. And scared. Stress raises it too." Then I finally realized this wasn't a fasting BG! She had just finished eating! Nothing ever came of the stomachache. She's had lots of them lately. I admit I've thought, "Does it hurt when the islet cells die off?" Maybe she just needs Cell Food too!
Andrew had five lows on Monday alone - most of them in the 40's & 50's. Monday night, he was low at 11, & although his BG was okay at 1 am, I could sense it wouldn't last despite the reduced basal. I set the alarm for 3 am & sure enough he was 52 again. Tuesday, it took longer to recover from the lows because his natural resources were so depleted. We finally returned him to the basal insulin rates he used prior to the flu shot. It took six weeks to the day. The Cell Food hasn't offered any change in insulin, but he hasn't complained of a stomachache since starting it. He won't admit to feeling better, but I think he does.
Last night, Andrew's 1:30 check was fine, but I was woken at 2:30 by Kaitlyn. She didn't feel well. She ate a few crackers, but still felt nauseous. She asked, "Should I take my blood sugar?" I felt so bad for her!!! Can you imagine living that way? I may have caused it, because I won't let a vomiting child have soda unless they've checked BG. I didn't expect anything off, but figured we should test to relieve her fears. BG 118. I assured her that was normal, but suddenly I was thinking, "That is so much higher than her normal fasting BG. Oh, please don't be starting! Well, she's sick. That raises blood sugar. And scared. Stress raises it too." Then I finally realized this wasn't a fasting BG! She had just finished eating! Nothing ever came of the stomachache. She's had lots of them lately. I admit I've thought, "Does it hurt when the islet cells die off?" Maybe she just needs Cell Food too!
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