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<blockquote data-quote="Derek M." data-source="post: 274821" data-attributes="member: 2693"><p>Be sure to ask the doctor about putting her on a pump. This really improves their A1c. There is more freedom with food choices. When you are monitoring her blood sugar, and she is low, you will be better off giving her fruits for sugar and not cookies and candy. Bananas have a high glycemic index. </p><p></p><p>Arm your pantry with good fruits. Buy them often to keep them fresh but only a couple of days worth at a time. I recommend organic. </p><p></p><p>You will have to keep blood sugar records daily, usually at least 3x/day. You will also be given glucagon in case her sugar gets too low. </p><p></p><p>Good candies to use when sugar is low are Smarties and Sweet tarts. These candies are hard, and seem to last a long time. They are small and you can easily add how many carbs she will need based on her blood sugar number. The reason to use candy is at least you can tell how many carbs they are getting. Candy is more convenient when you are out and about. Fruit is better at home. </p><p></p><p>Be on the watch for her waking up in the night with a form of seizure due to a significant drop in sugar. The pupils will dilate and she may act as if she doesn't know where she is or what is going on. They usually stand and look like they are doing a jerking motion with all 4 limbs. Many times kids will make a "wooo-ing" sound with their mouth as if they are in a panic. They are usually scared if they have any recollection of what is happening. </p><p></p><p>This usually scares the **** out of parents. The sugar is low, get right on it. </p><p></p><p>Best advice in the world, get her on a pump.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Derek M., post: 274821, member: 2693"] Be sure to ask the doctor about putting her on a pump. This really improves their A1c. There is more freedom with food choices. When you are monitoring her blood sugar, and she is low, you will be better off giving her fruits for sugar and not cookies and candy. Bananas have a high glycemic index. Arm your pantry with good fruits. Buy them often to keep them fresh but only a couple of days worth at a time. I recommend organic. You will have to keep blood sugar records daily, usually at least 3x/day. You will also be given glucagon in case her sugar gets too low. Good candies to use when sugar is low are Smarties and Sweet tarts. These candies are hard, and seem to last a long time. They are small and you can easily add how many carbs she will need based on her blood sugar number. The reason to use candy is at least you can tell how many carbs they are getting. Candy is more convenient when you are out and about. Fruit is better at home. Be on the watch for her waking up in the night with a form of seizure due to a significant drop in sugar. The pupils will dilate and she may act as if she doesn't know where she is or what is going on. They usually stand and look like they are doing a jerking motion with all 4 limbs. Many times kids will make a "wooo-ing" sound with their mouth as if they are in a panic. They are usually scared if they have any recollection of what is happening. This usually scares the **** out of parents. The sugar is low, get right on it. Best advice in the world, get her on a pump. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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