Hi Matthews Mum and Dad,
I just wanted to add, that you really do not need to worry at the moment. He is so new to the whole diabetic thing, and is still in eth honeymoon period, where his bosy is still producing some insulin etc. It is always difficult to manage this...and the fact that he, and you are asking all these questions, and doing everything that you are doing is a fantastic sign. OK, if this goes on for months, then he needs togo back to teh nurse..but it really isn't unusual to have a few highs and lows at this stage...as long as he is treating them. It is like learning to drive...you stall quite a lot, but as long as you act calmly, put the car back inneautral, and then start again, nothing major happens. As time goes by, you stall les and less...although it does still happen. Keep in close contact with the nurse..perhaps suggesting that if his BG is over, say 6, before a meal, then he dhe has some Humalog, and if it is below 7, not do it. Over time, and for some this can be a year, his insulin requiremnts will increase, as he comes out of the honeymoon period.
take care