How to test 18month old :(

[claire1991]

I’m going to test my daughters blood sugar levels tomorrow morning.
She’s been drinking 6+ cups of squash a day and having very full wee nappies (unusually excessive for her). She’s also been unusually touchy the last few days. I’m hoping that I’m just being paranoid.

Do I test her in her finger or her heel?
Her fingers look so tiny to test with

Worried.

 

[claire1991]

Obviously I have absolutely no experience with small children and finger prick tests, but I'd probably just go for the finger. Whatever you decide chick, I hope it's a good result.

BUT even if she is diabetic, she's in the best hands. An experienced mummy who loves her all the world! xx

I really hope I’m being over cautious. If she is then we will deal with it.

Her fingers are so small! X

 

[Jaylee]

I’m going to test my daughters blood sugar levels tomorrow morning.
She’s been drinking 6+ cups of squash a day and having very full wee nappies (unusually excessive for her). She’s also been unusually touchy the last few days. I’m hoping that I’m just being paranoid.

Do I test her in her finger or her heel?
Her fingers look so tiny to test with

Worried.

I got no idea with kids.... But the GP will..

Book an apointment!

Good luck to you both..

 

[claire1991]

I still think that about my 12 year old and she's the same size as me. They're always your baby.

I can not even begin to imagine how you feel. Keep me posted. Sending you love and strength xx

Yeah, to me she’s still that newborn I brought home!

Thank you, I’ll update in the morning xx

 

[catapillar]

@claire1991 they prick the heel for babies, so that's an option if you don't think she'll deal well with a finger prick, but it's probably not necessary for a two year old, if you can clip her finger nails you'll probably be dexterous enough to prick a finger and I bet she won't even notice it, remember to set the setting lower than you use for you. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it will result in a perfectly normal number and nothing to worry about.

 

[claire1991]

@claire1991 they prick the heel for babies, so that's an option if you don't think she'll deal well with a finger prick, but it's probably not necessary for a two year old, if you can clip her finger nails you'll probably be dexterous enough to prick a finger and I bet she won't even notice it, remember to set the setting lower than you use for you. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it will result in a perfectly normal number and nothing to worry about.

That’s what I was thinking, I remember them doing it in her heel after birth.
I’ll see what she’s like in the morning and decide then I think.

Thank you x

 

[claire1991]

I must admit to giggling a bit. Your comment about her being unusually touchy. HAHA! Welcome to parenting a girl. x

she can be grumpy at the best of times (she’s like me!) but the last few days she’s been worse!

 

[Goacher55]

How did it go ! Thinking if you both x

 

[Snapsy]

Hugs, @claire1991 .

xxx

 

[claire1991]

Thanks @Snapsy
@Goacher55 I’ll test her in the morning. Will update then xx

 

[Guzzler]

Fingers crossed for you. The being a bit touchy that you have noticed reminds me of when mine got chicken pox. Your little one is a bit young for that but it has been known. Hopefully, she is just as you describe her, a bit like her Mummy. Good luck.

 

[claire1991]

Fingers crossed for you. The being a bit touchy that you have noticed reminds me of when mine got chicken pox. Your little one is a bit young for that but it has been known. Hopefully, she is just as you describe her, a bit like her Mummy. Good luck.

Can’t be chicken pox, I’ve had her vaccinated against it as I’m certain that’s what caused my diabetes.
She may be coming down with something else though. Let’s hope it’s this and not anything else.
She’s always been touchy if she hasn’t gotten her own way, like me! she’s just been a lot worse this week. Hopefully it’s just normal toddler tantrums!

 

[Mark_1]

I’m going to test my daughters blood sugar levels tomorrow morning.
She’s been drinking 6+ cups of squash a day and having very full wee nappies (unusually excessive for her). She’s also been unusually touchy the last few days. I’m hoping that I’m just being paranoid.

Do I test her in her finger or her heel?
Her fingers look so tiny to test with

Worried.

Why are you giving an 18 month old 6 cups of squash a day?

 

[claire1991]

Why are you giving an 18 month old 6 cups of squash a day?

Excuse me? I don’t recall asking for opinions on what I give my daughter to drink.
Would you rather I let her dehydrate? She has enough sugar free squash to cover the bottom of her cup diluted with water. Not that it’s any of your concern.
If you have nothing to say that’s actually in response to my question then keep your opinions to yourself.
I’m concerned that she could be developing diabetes, what she drinks is the least of my worries and certainly isn’t a concern of yours!!!

 

[claire1991]

Done the test, she’s 4.4 I’m so pleased to remain the only diabetic in the house!! Prey it stays this way!

 

[himtoo]

Hi there @claire1991
how have you got on ??
x

oops - you posted while I was typing
excellent news !!!

 

[claire1991]

Hi there @claire1991
how have you got on ??
x

4.4

Really pleased!!! X

 

[Mark_1]

Because she's thirsty...

What’s wrong with water?

 

[Robinredbreast]

What’s wrong with water?

Hello, nothing is wrong with water at all and this thread isn't about possible parenting skills, it's about an 18 month old baby who could of possibly had type 1 diabetes ( an auto immune condition) , I know what that was like as my 2 1/2 yr old granddaughter was diagnosed and was admitted to HDU. I and many other's on here are pleased her BS was in normal range and I wish them well. Let's be relived the little one hasn't got this life long medical condition and is not another member !

 

[claire1991]

Hello, nothing is wrong with water at all and this thread isn't about possible parenting skills, it's about an 18 month old baby who could of possibly had type 1 diabetes ( an auto immune condition) , I know what that was like as my 2 1/2 yr old granddaughter was diagnosed and was admitted to HDU. I and many other's on here are pleased her BS was in normal range and I wish them well. Let's be relived the little one hasn't got this life long medical condition and is not another member !

Thank you xx