All-Star Type 1 Diabetes

[TheUltimateFan]

I second that, and in addition I would get 4-5 people (athletes/coaches) together and tell them how to help you if your blood sugar is too high/too low - where to find things in your bag, how to measure bg, how to tell if bg is too high/too low, etc. This might help you more in an emergency than waiting for an ambulance because nobody knows how to help you. A close friend might be able to tell more subtle changes, but if he/she is not there and something happens it's always nice to have a backup-plan.

Great idea. And maybe - if you feel comfortable with this - put all the directions on paper in detail and see if you can get anyone to practice testing and injecting you during your normal testing/dosing routine. Having the instructions written out for me in great detail and practicing a few times with my D-I-L watching over me finally made me able to babysit for my grandson alone, without fear.

 

[lakerfantlc]

What is the age range for kids to get the dogs? My son plays football with a long-time friend who has it also but he's going to be a junior in HS. Not sure if he's too old? Just curious.

And I would love to make a donation if she's taking them at this point. We almost lost my son's friend before his condition was diagnosed. :(

No age limit!!! Adults have them too! The organization we are working with is amazing. They are taking cash donations just designate jenee cruise name, a portion will go to jenees deposit. All other monies will be given to other diabetics:) jenee has an anonymous donor who is paying her balance after deposit so we are on fire to help others!!! Canine hope for diabetics is the site. The link is on Jenees Cause 4 Paws Facebook:)

 

[TheUltimateFan]

I just PMd the response from my D-I-L but besides the advice there was this message of hope I thought should be shared:

My encouragement comes from reading research. They just grew a human liver in a mouse. A pancreas won't be far behind, right? To think diabetics just died only 80 years ago-- look how far science has come.

And besides the similarity to being drunk, my grandson (just turned 4) already knows how to recognize when his bg is dropping. He will say "I don't want to be so crabby, I think my sugar is low" and he is almost invariably right. Sad but sweet. Mood swings are another sign friends can watch for.

 

[lakerfantlc]

I just PMd the response from my D-I-L but besides the advice there was this message of hope I thought should be shared:

My encouragement comes from reading research. They just grew a human liver in a mouse. A pancreas won't be far behind, right? To think diabetics just died only 80 years ago-- look how far science has come.

And besides the similarity to being drunk, my grandson (just turned 4) already knows how to recognize when his bg is dropping. He will say "I don't want to be so crabby, I think my sugar is low" and he is almost invariably right. Sad but sweet. Mood swings are another sign friends can watch for.

When Jenee was 6 she would say she was sleepy, and we would ask diabetic sleepy? She knew the difference. That was a blessing to us.

 

[Cheeranswers]

I just PMd the response from my D-I-L but besides the advice there was this message of hope I thought should be shared:

My encouragement comes from reading research. They just grew a human liver in a mouse. A pancreas won't be far behind, right? To think diabetics just died only 80 years ago-- look how far science has come.

And besides the similarity to being drunk, my grandson (just turned 4) already knows how to recognize when his bg is dropping. He will say "I don't want to be so crabby, I think my sugar is low" and he is almost invariably right. Sad but sweet. Mood swings are another sign friends can watch for.

When Jenee was 6 she would say she was sleepy, and we would ask diabetic sleepy? She knew the difference. That was a blessing to us.

love these two stories! kids amaze me

 

[AliciaM]

Thanks everyone for the advice. It's great to know that cheerleaders manage well with type 1 and worlds level athletes too! I couldn't imagine from when I cheered int'l open 5 having to deal with what I am now. But I guess I would have had to regardless

My best friend is on the team and my coach knows me really well too and thu both know how to check my blood sugar. My coach also knows if I start acting weird and I'm not capable to check my blood sugar and if I'm low like under 55 mgdl to give me juice which we have in the our coaches fridge. And I haven't taught anyone how to give me insulin although I guess I should. Dunno if I should ask my coach or my friend on the team.


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[bellalexi]

I think it would also be important to keep an emergency glucagon injection at the gym as well. And train one or two people when and how to use it.

 

[dustinfromdiamonds]

My sister kept insulin in a fridge at the gym.


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[AliciaM]

Yes I haven't gotten a glucagon Rx yet. I'll ask at my next appt. Some people can be careless at the gym so I dunno if I'd keep the insulin at the gym since they are just the cartridges not the vials and I always carry my insulin with me anyway.

 

[lakerfantlc]

Yes I haven't gotten a glucagon Rx yet. I'll ask at my next appt. Some people can be careless at the gym so I dunno if I'd keep the insulin at the gym since they are just the cartridges not the vials and I always carry my insulin with me anyway.

You will get much better when you get a pump.

 

[AliciaM]

You will get much better when you get a pump.

I will literally do a happy dance that day comes lol I've heard its MUCH easier!

 

[JessikaLOVE]

what is the differance between doing the injections and having a pump?
i mean, besides the obvious.... lol

 

[lakerfantlc]

what is the difference between doing the injections and having a pump?
i mean, besides the obvious.... lol

The pump is able to give basil insulin, meaning a background gradual dose 24/7 like your pancreas does:) Right now I would imagine her basil is a time released and hard to get regular, given once a day... it also calculates and can spead over time insulin for things like heavy dough like pizza or tortillas that tend to turn to sugar 6 hrs after eating. Diabetes is a juggling act at the least:/

 

[ascheerfan]

Sorry read this after the message! Thanks both of you. I know Jenne from smoed has t1d dunno if he comes on here much tho and wanted cheer specific since I do know that each sport can effect people individually. I find my blood sugar is higher at the end of practices which is off because exercise is supposed to lower blood sugar usually. I've been on perusing the jdrf website as well as Canadian diabetes association but I know one girl who is t1 and cheers but I don't like bombarding her with q's all the time so figured here would be a good resource!

Higher blood sugar levels after practice are actually quite normal. Although exercise "typically" lowers levels, it depends on the type of exercise. Lowering levels comes more from cardio type exercise. Cheer practice tends to be more strength, weight resistant type activity that will raise your levels but should level soon after you are done providing your starting levels where checked & managed. Also remember stress, emotions etc will also affect your levels.

Type 1 diabetes is not a "condition" it's a serious, chronic disease that needs to be managed 24/7/365 in hopes of avoiding life threatening effects. I say this not to scare or upset you, but that others understand it is difficult, beastly & uncontrollable at times even with the best management. You WILL learn how to be responsible for it, & "own" it per say, it takes time, but it WILL HAPPEN, I promise. Understanding & support from those around you, goes a long way in helping you succeed!

Please feel free to pm me with any questions or to chat, I am more than willing to offer any help, support or education to anyone who is interested. As for my "credentials" my daughter has had Type 1 for over 11 years and has been in all stars even longer. TBH it wasn't always easy, but it makes her proud of the fact that she has never once missed a competition & barely any practices because of it.

 

[TheUltimateFan]

TBH it wasn't always easy, but it makes her proud of the fact that she has never once missed a competition & barely any practices because of it.

I sponsor my grandchildrens' sports activities and I have been trying to understand what impact diabetes will have on my grandson's participation in the future so we can prepare for that. Can you explain what specific conditions/circumstances would cause your daughter to miss practice?

Since he is very young and loves to participate in several different sports and activities, would you recommend keeping him more involved in one kind of sport over another (team vs. individual, contact vs. non-contact, etc.)? I know eventually he will choose what sports he likes best, and that's OK. But if we can make it easier for him by encouraging him in developing a love for a sport at this age that will be easier to manage in the future, that may help.