Diabetes: Infant
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Diabetes
Asked by K.H. from Augusta
on June 26, 2007
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I have an 18 month granddaughter I am raising and we were told yesterday she has Type 2 Diabetes. This is a very ware case, she is not overweight at all. Does anyone...
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- Hi K., Type 2 diabetes is on the rise all over the world. I think because we have changed the way we eat. I agree with Helen. Type 2 has always been known as "adult...
- Hi K.. I also have type one diabetes. I do question the doctor's diagnosis a bit. I have never heard of a 'normal' child being diagnosed with type two diabetes. If...
- Since I am not a doctor I wouldn't dare tell you wether or not ur granddaughter has type 2 diabetes or not but my father has type 2 diabetes and has for many years. We...
Diabetes
Asked by D.M. from Dallas
on February 19, 2008
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Hi guys
i am new in here. And since i see we all share a little bit of info , well .
I am a 2 year old and i would be a mom by now but my two babies are gone. My fi...
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- I am sorry for your losses, My sister has lost two children also. Have you tried Byetta, and I hope you get the awnsers you are looking for.
- D., are you type 2 or was it childhood diabetes? I have type 2 and have diet-controlled it for 7 years now. I watch every bite I take and it's not always easy, but I h...
- Bless your heart! www.mercola.com has some great information on controlling diabetes. It's free :)
Does Anyone Have Diabetes?
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on June 10, 2008
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I need some help here Mamas. I was just diagnosed with Diabetes yesterday (while in the hospital for chest pains- not the best weekend). They really didn't give me any...
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- Here's a crash course to diabetes: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where the pancreas does not secrete insulin properly. In a nutshell, when you eat food it gets ...
- A.- My heart goes out to you! I was diagnosed with Diabetes when I was just 25. I was devastated and I went through all of the stages of grief, especially since I...
- Wow, sounds like a terrible hospital to leave you with no knowledge of what to do. You need to make an appointment with your primary care provider ASAP to get educate...
Diabetes in Children
Asked by M.D. from Austin
on January 22, 2008
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Does any one have a child with Diabetes. I am looking for what signs and symptoms to look for. My son is 3 and has always been very thirsty. As a baby he woke every 2 ...
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- My son was diagnosed with diabetes type I (juvenile) when he was 8 years old. I overlooked his symptoms because I thought he was going through a growing spurt as he w...
- M., I just took my son to the Dr. a few weeks ago for a cold and for the the Singulair he was on. I told the Dr. about how my son was always thirsty and about how ...
- My daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 2yrs. old. She was 5 lbs. 2oz. at birth. She wanted drinks ALL THE TIME (got up in the night to beg for d...
Infant Diabetes
Asked by K.G. from Fort Wayne
on May 5, 2010
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okay hopefully ia m just being overly paranoid. but I have noticed that my 10 m/o has had some very wet diapers i recently bought the pampers new ultra thin ones B-R-U...
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- My boys would always pee through pampers no matter what they always leaked. But its normally for children to go through a clingy period with intense fear of strangers ...
- I agree with the first reply - nothing wrong with wet diapers. Personally I never liked the pampers brand. Definitely agree, skip the juice. If you have any concerns a...
- Hi, I have an 18 year old who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 7. Generally, with type 1 diabetes, there is extreme thirst. Your daughter would probably be ...
Older Cat with Diabetes - What Would You Do?
Asked by E.T. from Albuquerque
on March 6, 2012
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If you had a 15 year old cat who you had adopted when he was 1, and he was recently diagnosed with diabetes, what would you do? The long term prognoses is not good, bu...
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- We have an eleven-year-old cat who we are fairly certain is diabetic, based on her eating, drinking, and urinating habits, and the fact that her urine smells like syru...
- Given that the cat is 15 years old, I would probably have it put down. Not only does he have to get two shots a day, he has to be in a strange place with strange peopl...
- I'm sorry this is happening to you. Pets are such an important part of our lives. People seem to be of two minds, either that pets ARE a family member - one of the ...
Seeking Parents with Children Who Have Type 1 Diabetes
Asked by A.H. from Philadelphia
on February 24, 2007
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I'd like some ideas on how to make my daughters insulin shot less painful. She is 7 years old and was diagnosed with diabetes when she was 6. Everyone told us she will...
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- Check with your daughter's doctor to see if she can get the insulin pen. It's much easier to use (she could even do it) and the needles are very small. We recommend ...
- A., Have you tried having her hold some ice on the spot where u r going to give the shot for a little bit before, untill she gets a little older and can get used to ...
- My beautiful 13 year old dauaghter has had diabetes since she was 3 years and 4 months. AS a family, it rocked our world. We have been through it all - multiple hosp...
Son Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
Asked by B.D. from Washington DC
on June 8, 2011
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My son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in January 3, 2011. Needless to say, it has turned our lives a little upside down. I was wondering if any moms out there know...
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- Lots of hugs to your son and you. My daughter was diagnosed at 12 and is 28 now. It has been so much harder than others know. I dont think anyone but parents of diabet...
- Here is a link to the support forum for JDRF - there is a link here to find local chapters: http://juvenation.org/p/juvenation_welcome.aspx I'm kind of surprised...
- My nephew was diagnosed at age 2, so to echo another poster, things will get better and calm down. You will be able to go back to work, and this will get under contro...
18 Month Old Diagnosed with Diabetes
Asked by T.H. from Miami
on April 28, 2008
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My daughter was diagnosed with diabetes two months ago.We knew that there was something wrong.From one day to another she started asking for a lot of water she would d...
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- I just wanted to say Good Luck to you and may GOD bless your family. Things will work out - stay strong Mommy! Thank you for sharing your story with us. We can all ...
- Believe it or not when my husband was 35 years old he was diagnosed with Juvenille Diabetes!!!! We had to rush him to the emergency room because he almost went blind!...
- Hello T. , My nephew was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes when he was 3 . I can't come close to think how difficult it is . BUT at least it is treatable . I have tw...
Just Found Out 4 Year Old Has Type 1 Diabetes.
Asked by M.H. from Pine Bluff
on November 9, 2008
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Hi ladies,
We just found out that my youngest daughter has type 1 (juvenille) diabetes. She just turned 4 about 2 weeks ago, so she is still very much a baby. We were...
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- How frightening for you! No wonder you are "over-thinking" things. I want to add my encouragement to those who have mentioned nutritional supplements. The Mannatech c...
- Hi M., Just wanted to say that I am so, so sorry that you and your family are having to go through this. As a Type I diabetic myself (since I was 8), I am intimatel...
- Hi M.: Just wanted to offer my support! I am Type 1 diabetic (24yrs diagnosed), but fortunately my daughter is free of the disease for now. There is a camp (Camp AS...
