You are absolutely right Daikat, I really don't understand anything on this subject as my son is very reserved nature. He become like this after he became adult. Not sharing anything with parents unless once in a blue moon when he was in good mood. We did not mind as long as he was happy. But since last 3 months he became diabetic type I to our surprise. His life changed, our life changed, but his nature is same.......he is struggling alone, managing alone, not sharing anything. He is very good boy, helping, honest hardworking but reserved. This is the reason why I have joined this form so that answers which I don't get from him, I can get from wonderful people like you all. My heart pains to think that if we attend some family get-together and he will not eat anything.........how will I swallow mine......I am so much worried.......I feel so helpless
Thank you so much helen for your encouraging positive mail. It really gave me great relief. Would you like to tell me how do you manage , like if now you have to go to party......how will you start preparing........you don't even know what will they serve....you are not going to ask how may carbs are in particular dish. so how are things done........thanks for your help.
I prepare by packing my insulin, my BG meter and my Glucotabs.
) there are in what I eat and inject at the time.
Thank you for your reply and thanks for correcting my spellingHi @abcd99 They are Carbs not crabs - short for carbohydrates. Being a diabetic does not mean he should not attend - I attend many events during the year, ride a bike, run, swim, ski, work full time, am a mum, being a type 1 diabetic does not prevent me from doing anything at all.
He should of been trained to carb count to match the food he eats to the insulin he takes, so as an adult should be able to do this - what are you concerned about exactly with this ? He will simply see what the food is then take the insulin he needs to cover the carbs he is about to eat, there is no preparation other than ensuring he takes his insulin pens, blood glucose meter and some fast acting glucose in case he goes low. I use 'carbs and cals' app on my phone to get an idea of carbs in food but I generally stick to low carb options at functions as it's easier to bolus for these, other than that he should go an have a good time
. As you said, yes my son is doing all the things that are required to do, but not discussing with me.......I wish he was more open with parents. But now that so many people have answered my question and now that I know, my son can enjoy party like any other person, I feel great........thanks to all of you.
Yes I corrected the spellingI prepare by packing my insulin, my BG meter and my Glucotabs.
When I see food I guestimate how many carbs (not "crabs" ... I hope never to see crabs in my veggie meals
Because I am estimating, I usually just count the big hitters - bread, cake, etc. Due to inaccuracies in my estimates, the rest balance out later. Especially if I am having a dance.
When at home, I usually inject 15 minutes before my meal but doing it on sight once a month is not going to cause diabetes complications.
If it is a buffet, I may decide how many carbs I am going to eat, inject and then select my plate for this many carbs but, as your son is just starting out, I would suggest he just injects for what is on his plate as it is easier.
Then a couple of hours later, I take a BG reading and make a correction if necessary.
Some people use apps such as Carbs and Cals to help with their estimations. I couldn't get on with this method: I am too impatient.
Bear in mind, all carb counting is an estimate. If you are eating a slice of cake when the total carbs is on the packet, this is an average - you may have a slice with more or less saltanas than average; if you are eating an apple which you have weighed and checked the % carbs, this is an average because the climate, soil, type of apple all make a different; ...
And you always have the chance to correct.
My approach to diabetes management is similar to my dental care.
I clean my teeth twice every day: when I get up and before I go to bed. OK, there are a couple of times a year, after a long day when all I want to do when I get home is go to bed and sleep. On these days (which are rare), I may go to bed without cleaning my teeth. This is not ideal as I realise the next morning with the taste of old socks in my mouth but my teeth are not going to fall out because I forgot to clean my teeth once in a blue moon.
Likewise, I am not going to get diabetes complications because I miscounted the number of carbs in a wedding buffet.
.... Thanks for your detailed mail. I think I have started to understand slowly...........one should make choice of food, guess how many carbs are there, take insulin, eat food, check sugar again after 10 minutes , if you see you are going high, take some more insulin.........right........or wrong......please tell.......thanks.
Thank you for your reply . I have started to understand things slowly with replies that I am reading here. I understand that you are using pump........can I ask , how are you feeling with pump......is it better than pen........thanks.
Nearly ... it takes much longer than 10 minutes for the glucose from carbs to get into your blood stream and longer than 10 minutes for insulin to start acting after it has been injected.Yes I corrected the spelling
Yes I corrected the spelling
Yes that is what we need.........to talk........may be I will take appointment and permission from him to talk to him
. If only he will agree, things will become so easy........I hope he starts enjoying life again like you all do....God bless all of you and my son too........thanks.
That makes me even more happy.......you don't know how much you have helped me.Thanks
