Riding the D Roller Coaster

Well, I have been doing this for 9 months, which makes you think I would know what is going on. But sadly I still have no idea why her levels are the way they are sometimes....and it drives me CRAZY.

I have decided to document each item she is given, along with carbs to make sure it is not just me. So everything was going great and then, of course the roller coaster started up. She was perfect in the morning, had a regular size carb snack, and dropped to 44 before lunch...ummmm WHAT! She gets the same amount of insulin everyday with same carb servings (I measure). So I figured ok...I'll let it ride. Gave her a normal lunch, not giving her any extra to make up for the 44, and before dinner....347! Again...WHAT?! When yesterday she was perfect with the same amount of carbs and the same amount of insulin. 

Geez, in my opinion..Kelsey is too small to ride this roller coaster. lol (I wish it was that easy!)

Where is the Awareness for Diabetes?

Alright, I have to say this. There is NOT enough awareness for Diabetes!!!

I went to a local fall festival with tons of tents dedicated to spreading awareness for certain groups, and I saw nothing for Diabetes. I would love to see more companies spreading awareness for Diabetes, can I get a grey ribbon during the month of November?? PLEASE!? lol - Don't think I'm grumpy.....but Diabetes does not just affect certain age groups. Does my 2 year old deserve to get poked with a needle all day? NO. So come on all you BIG NAME companies with PINK everything....let's try to get together and help spread awareness, and knowledge and hopefully find a cure for Diabetes. I am not saying that Breast Cancer Awareness is not important because it is...FOR SURE! I just would like to see a grey ribbon on SOMETHING! :)

-Wow, I do sound grumpy! It is just something close to my heart.

Halloween & Diabetes

Halloween is right around the corner and this is Kelsey's first year with Diabetes. So naturally, I am thinking of how we are going to work the CANDY SITUATION! Since we are new to this, I was happy to see that both JDRF and Children with Diabetes have a Halloween Survival Guide. (Thank goodness!) :)

Here are some great tips to help children with Type 1 Diabetes celebrate Halloween without the sugar shock:

* Trade candy for cash or toys. Renowned chef Michel Nischan has two sons with type 1 diabetes, and he says that a little candy on Halloween is OK, but suggests that most of their treats be exchanged for a toy or something they really want. "Parents can also buy back the collected candy with a coin for each piece," he says, adding that "older kids may appreciate their parents making a contribution to a worthy charity like JDRF or to the victims of Hurricane Katrina."

* Plan alternative activities and treats. Host a Halloween party and offer things like glow-in-the-dark insects, Halloween-themed stickers, and cause-related wristbands as treats. Popcorn balls and sugar-free candy and other sugar-free treats can replace the usual sweets. By placing the focus on fun and not food, the holiday can be better and healthier for everyone involved.

* Plan alternative activities and treats. Host a Halloween party and offer things like glow-in-the-dark insects, Halloween-themed stickers, and cause-related wristbands as treats. Popcorn balls and sugar-free candy and other sugar-free treats can replace the usual sweets. By placing the focus on fun and not food, the holiday can be better and healthier for everyone involved.

* Inform teachers and health care officials at your child's school. Prepare your child as well as faculty and staff with information about type 1 diabetes before Halloween events begin. The holiday can be an opportunity to teach about health, science, and diet. Some schools have used Halloween as an occasion to calculate the carbohydrate counts for varied serving sizes of sweets before classroom parties. 

 (Make sure to check out the link!!)

* Take inventory. If you are going to allow your child to eat candy, be sure to have them pick out only a few pieces at a time and eat them according to a supervised schedule. 

Thanks to JDRF for the info and help during this holiday! 

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