kids

Hello, This post is about my 8 year old son. My son recently had a blood test, the HBac1 and it should slightly high sugar levels (6.3). The doctor ordered more tests, in particular the flashing blood test. My son did this and his fasting blood test was (6.1)... I’m assuming that’s...

Hi all, Just a bit of an information gathering post. I was diagnosed T1 whilst at university studying computer science/game development. I'm looking to design and develop a mobile game primarily aimed at younger children with T1 diabetes, if anyone on here has any ideas of what specifically...

Hi, Eight months ago, my son was diagnosed with T1D. A month or so before diagnosis he weighed 35 kgs (77 lbs). When diagnosed he weighed 30 kg (66 lbs). Some two-three months after diagnosis he regained 2-3 kg. He has grown taller since then, probably some 4-5 cm (2 in.), but he has not gained...

Hi, I am a father of a 10 y.o. boy who was recently diagnosed with type 1. Still trying to figure out many things, especially why his BG tends to be low during the night, or early in the morning. It is too early to see his endocrinologist, as they've scheduled our visit late February. I am now...

My first project is an art painting project, showing young children what having diabetes is, what it's like, how they can manage it, and that they didn't cause it, and it's not shameful and they aren't alone. It will depict fictional creatures and animals with facts about what diabetes is and...