tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641151777695044916.post8553405480501248696..comments2023-06-20T03:13:08.993-07:00Comments on Our Diabetic Warrior: Looking For Your OpinionsOur Diabetic Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16393427566036373398noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641151777695044916.post-44964737472957270162011-02-01T08:58:44.198-08:002011-02-01T08:58:44.198-08:00Hi Alix,
You really hit it on the head when you me...Hi Alix,<br />You really hit it on the head when you mentioned doctors not being trained in nutrition. You basically said everything that I conveyed to the doctor. I love all of you d-moms because you have all been through this and will be honest with me. I kept telling her that Andrew is fine with his diet and she just kept looking at me like I had 3 eyeballs.Our Diabetic Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393427566036373398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641151777695044916.post-23194278349047675462011-02-01T08:49:24.747-08:002011-02-01T08:49:24.747-08:00you are in a wonderful place. your son is old enou...you are in a wonderful place. your son is old enough that you can discuss things with him and he has a fairly good understanding.<br />Reminder to you my dear friend : you are the expert in your home and you know your kids better than anyone.<br /> when tyler was dx, he was in full blown dka, teetering on that fine line. when we left the hosp. he was on quite a bit of insulin.<br />when we got home and settled, changed our diet etc.. he needs dropped tremendously. we adjusted his insulin to meet his needs. that sometimes meant no short term insulin at meals... etc<br />dr.s are not trained in nutrition, and often believe if there is not studies and research to prove something, they do not believe it. she may just be coming from not knowing. we had this with our endo too.... <br />honestly, if he does not need insulin (a shot) why give it to him just because he will need it one day... reminded about diabetes? i do not think he will forget.<br />i am sorry if i am sounding opinionated. but i honestly do not think he should have a shot of insulin if he does not need it, just to remind him he has diabetes.<br />tyler is 15 and our diet does not cause rebellion, in fact just the opposite!alixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531035319968791717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641151777695044916.post-91707197655008662032011-02-01T08:29:11.420-08:002011-02-01T08:29:11.420-08:00Hi Alexis,
Thank you so much for your prayers! Th...Hi Alexis,<br />Thank you so much for your prayers! The amount of levemir would be so minimal that it wouldn't do much to his blood sugars. She only wants to do it for psychological reasons. She feels that he needs to be reminded that he has diabetes and that he will eventually be on insulin forever. I told her that I was going to discuss it with Andrew and she told me not too. She said to just start the insulin if that's what we were going to do. Honestly, I agree with you and I should discuss it with him. I think this all might warrant a second opinion from another endo.Our Diabetic Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393427566036373398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3641151777695044916.post-21394349281729150622011-02-01T08:01:04.764-08:002011-02-01T08:01:04.764-08:00Well first (((hugs))) i was praying they would com...Well first (((hugs))) i was praying they would come back negative as well.<br /><br />Insulin. Hmm. Double edge sword. Honeymooning means his pancreas is already shooting out insulin here and there, so if he doesnt need it wouldnt the levemir possible cause extreme lows?<br /><br />As far as the diet. I dont know cause all kids are different . If its working for you and then go for it. Personally I was relieved to hear at dx " he is TYPE1 not 2 so he CAN have sweets!!" Moderation is key for everyone.<br /><br />I say go with your gut and maybe discuss with him what he wants to do.Alexis Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671634676455946839noreply@blogger.com