What Alexis wants Alexis gets...well at least from her D mama's. Alexis over at Justice's Misbehaving Pancreas has a few questions that she would like to know! So here you go and thanks for keeping me in this NaBloPoMo game :)
For informative purposes: Cara will very soon be 5, she was diagnosed Feb 13 09 at the age of 3.
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| Our Diabetes Princess on Halloween |
When did you guys start pumping? we have not started pumping...YET!! We thought we would be ready this summer however we moved and I would like to be focused and have 110% of my attention on pumping when we make the switch from shots to pumping.
What do you use to change sites? We don't do site changes because we are not pumping however we use insulin pens to inject Cara's insulin.
How often do you check ketones? We only check ketones when Cara is sick or if she has been running high a lot in the day.
Whats your child's target? 5-13mmols (90-234). We made corrections at 14mmols
What was your child's last A1C? I really don't remember because my husband does the endo appointments however I do believe it was somewhere in the 8's high 8's :(.
What kind of strips do you use? We use OneTouch strips with the OneTouch Ultra meter and the OneTouch Delica lancet HERE's a link all about the Onetouch Delica, we love it!!
What was your child's last A1C? I really don't remember because my husband does the endo appointments however I do believe it was somewhere in the 8's high 8's :(.
What kind of strips do you use? We use OneTouch strips with the OneTouch Ultra meter and the OneTouch Delica lancet HERE's a link all about the Onetouch Delica, we love it!!
What kind of Peanut Butter do you use? No peanut butter here Kirstin, Cara's younger sister has a peanut allergy! This house has been peanut free for 3 years now...I miss peanut butter!!
Do you allow juice when not low? Very, very rarely do we allow juice. Cara has her own juice container and it is usually filled with Sugar-free Kool-aid or crystal light.
Do you still check your child at night? Yes we do!!
Do you allow juice when not low? Very, very rarely do we allow juice. Cara has her own juice container and it is usually filled with Sugar-free Kool-aid or crystal light.
Do you still check your child at night? Yes we do!!
What is your rule on sweets? We love sweets, and we work them in when we can. If our other kids are having sweets Cara is usually having one as well.
Regular pasta or whole wheat? Both. I once tried to switch Kraft dinner to the Kraft dinner made with whole wheat noodles and the kids hated it!!
Regular pasta or whole wheat? Both. I once tried to switch Kraft dinner to the Kraft dinner made with whole wheat noodles and the kids hated it!!
What about veggies and fruits? All my kids LOVE both!!
White bread or whole wheat? White
Do you use glucose tabs? NO...I don't know why but we have never tried them?!?!
What do you use to treat lows? Juice pouches at night and whatever she will eat during the day, usually 15grams of carbs however if she is in the high 4's we will just give her about 10grams.
What does your child use to hold their supplies? We have this really cute frog pack and everything fits in there quite nicely! Check out the picture below he is sitting on the table :)
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| Cara with her diabetes supplies on the table |
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| Cara getting her very first belly injection |
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| Cara's insulin pens |
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| Our very "real" first sick day landed us back in the hospital with high blood sugar and ketones |
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| Cara just being a kid! |
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| Cara and I at our JDRF walk 2010 |
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| Cara and the many new supplies we got at the walk |
5 comments:
BEAUTIFUL CHILD, my friend :)
Love the pics!
we tried the Kraft with whole wheat too...not so good!
great pics
no sad faces on A1Cs! We do what we can the best we can! Xoxo......love the froggy bag and seriously how cute is she!?
Beautiful Cara...Gorgeous YOU!!! Love you and really enjoyed learning more on how you manage "D".
I was just going to say everything Alexis said! Ha! You are a wonderful D mama and her A1C WILL come down. That froggy bag is so darned cute. I want one! I can't get over all of the goodies you picked up at the Walk. And Cara is absolutely adorable!
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