tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077635557105576899.post2215414516484506331..comments2023-08-03T02:13:52.577-07:00Comments on My Life As A Pancreas: Why is it so hard?Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05703099150939801754noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077635557105576899.post-66263879942547854692011-04-03T12:23:33.447-07:002011-04-03T12:23:33.447-07:00I am 13 and take over 100 u of insulin everyday ba...I am 13 and take over 100 u of insulin everyday basal and bolus, and I'm not on a pump. It's hard but it is necessary. yesterday I took two 30 u bolusesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077635557105576899.post-13859607364823884372011-04-01T22:01:57.043-07:002011-04-01T22:01:57.043-07:00wow. this post really has me thinking about the s...wow. this post really has me thinking about the stage we are at. (Reubs was diagnosed in May last year, nearly 1 year diaversary). im just learning to lean on the endos and ask for help. perhaps i need to get more bold with this, accept that R's insulin and food needs are changing all the time. I oscillate in my mind before bolussing for foods too.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15199571808950027287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077635557105576899.post-23083858700522157852011-03-31T16:55:24.510-07:002011-03-31T16:55:24.510-07:00You are doing great. Keep it up AND your Endo exp...You are doing great. Keep it up AND your Endo expects you to need help. So allow yourself to seek it.<br /><br />xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077635557105576899.post-22912260720521546922011-03-31T15:39:36.005-07:002011-03-31T15:39:36.005-07:00The first time Zac took 20 units I was floored. I...The first time Zac took 20 units I was floored. It seemed like so much and scared me. <br />I often feel like I am clueless, especially now that he has taken over his own care. But remember that the Endo is paid by you and he sees a lot of differing types of parents and families. <br />One thing I can say is that having a child with diabes is one of the most humbling experiences ever. And it also brings priorities right to the forefront.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14106911497739777113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077635557105576899.post-47932704765034914012011-03-31T13:35:36.958-07:002011-03-31T13:35:36.958-07:00I feel like we are in similar stages...Natalie was...I feel like we are in similar stages...Natalie was diagnosed 9 months ago. I still have such a hard time accepting that she has D. Last week we ate out and she had a bagel sandwich (we never do that) and with that darn 65 carb bagel, she needed 5 units. It made me so nervous too! I clicked back and forth on the insulin pen (still on shots) between 4 1/2 to 5, until I got the nerve up to give her 5...then I panicked. Well she ended up staying in the 300's all afternoon after that! Nat's ratios are 1/15 for breakfast and lunch and 1/17 for dinner. They have been that for a long time, that's why I don't really think she had much of a honeymooon.<br /><br />Do not feel bad about getting in touch with the Endo. That is what they are they for. Our Endo actually still asks us to send her logs every week, which I do, and they email every week with any changes.<br /><br />Also, only a 250 spike is awesome! She still goes to 300 even if I pre-bolus.NikDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339827779693006419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077635557105576899.post-28655293439240750022011-03-31T13:16:50.811-07:002011-03-31T13:16:50.811-07:00right there with ya!
I hate pressing go when there...right there with ya!<br />I hate pressing go when there is so much to give him...but he eats more now and is bigger, older, no honeymoon anymore, etc etc. Still is hard.<br />realize our endo appnt is next week...not sure I am ready for it.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490374648906561675noreply@blogger.com