Diabetes: Tween
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Anyone Dealing with a 14 Year Old with Type I Diabetes
Asked by C.A. from Longview
on January 22, 2008
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My son has had diabetes since he was 5. He has never really accepted this and tries to avoid it. I'm looking for something that will help him want to do better with hi...
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- I am dealing with a 12 year old with diabetes. She was diagnosed at 2. I don't really have any advice--my daughter does really well with her care--just know that you...
- Hi Caraol. I am also homeschooling and have 3 children all 4 and below. Would love to get in contact. L. Rocha ###-###-####
- my 9 year old grandson carrys his diabetic supplies in a sport decorated case his other grandmother bought over the internet.
Any Elementary School Kids with Diabetes?
Asked by M.B. from San Francisco
on April 12, 2009
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Hi dears!
I have a 9 year old son who has a diabetes for 6 years. Anyone here who has a kid with Diabetes?
Thanks
M.
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- check with your local Parent's Network. In Contra Costa Couty it's ###-###-####. They link familes with similar concerns. You could also look to the Juvenile Diabetes...
- Yes I have a 10 year old daughter with diabetes. Diagnosed at 13 months. You can email or call me with any questions or concerns you may have. N. Howell SAHM of 4 ...
- Hi M. No kids with diabetes, however, there is a movie I recommend.. it's called: raw for thirty days.. it's about the foods we eat and how natural food (raw) can be ...
Type 1 Diabetes
Asked by L.P. from Dallas
on December 20, 2008
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We just found out that my 17 year old daughter has Type 1 Diabetes. She will have to test her blood sugar throughout the day, count the carbs of everything she eats, a...
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- My son was diagnosed this past April. You are in great hands with Children's endocrinology doctors and diabetes specialists. My son is in elementary school, so I sus...
- I have a very dear friend whose 12 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes this past summer. It is hard on her emotionally and physically. When going out ...
- My heart goes out to your daughter but diabetes doesn't have to be a burden. I am also an insulin dependant diabetic and am now on the insulin pump. This may my life...
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...
Seeking Mom's Advice on Dieting for a 14 Year Old.
Asked by L.S. from Charleston
on April 3, 2007
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My daughter is 14 and her weight is 175pds .She is so depressed about her weight but i have no idea on how to help her lose the weight..anyone one that has any ideas o...
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- Hi L., First of all, I would start (like other moms said here) with not buying junk food, and not cooking with too much fat. Basically, no french fries, no chip pot...
- Hey L., I am a school nurse and I can tell you that since your daughter is only 14, her doctor would appreciate regulating her diet more than you. Not that you would...
- Make it a family goal, and not just something that your daughter does. Eating healthy and staying active benefits everyone, including those who are not overweight. Y...
My 10 Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on December 15, 2008
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I have a daughter and she is ten. Every time I don't let her do what she wants she either starts crying or gives me a look. I don't know what to do! please give me som...
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- Hi there, OMG, she's crossing to the dark side! Here's what I've done (I have teenage daughters.) In a calm moment tell that you know how hard this time can be, tha...
- This is normal pre-teen behavior. Ignore it all. Even the crying. If the crying continues, send her to her room. That's what I do with my kids. It works for me. ...
- Get a good "tween" book. She needs clear signals from you at this point. A firm but loving, unemotional prompt is always the way to go when you get that attitude! M.
Helping My 10 Year Old from Being Overweight
Asked by K.R. from Houston
on April 27, 2009
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My 10 year old daughter is in 97 percentile for weight. How can I get her to start eating better and working out with out giving her weight issues. She does play socc...
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- I was pretty overweight at that age too. At around 11 I started getting more aware of myself and took the weight off. I never felt pushed by my mom or anything but I...
- hi K.~ My daughter had the same problem when she was your daughter's age (she is now 17). I basically made it all about me. That I needed to eat healthier, get mor...
- I understand your concern, but what does her doctor say? My son has always been in the HIGH 90's or even off the charts for height & weight. At 4yo, he is bigger than ...
13 Year Old Daughter Wants to Go to a Concert
Asked by J.J. from Eau Claire
on April 6, 2011
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My 13 year old daughter wants to go see 2 bands that are going to be held at the college in town. This is the second time they've had a really known band there (for ca...
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- I agree that it would be great if your daughter can go since it's two of her favorite bands right there in town (with friends, but with or without you, depending on wh...
- I think that at least one parent should go inside with them and stay. Way to many older guys there to leave a group of 13 year olds unattended. In a crowd like that, i...
- Never on a school night. If it wasn't on a school night, I'd go with her. "It's like a once in a life time chance" to go to a concert? What's her life expectancy, 1...
Seeking Moms with Tween Girls
Asked by D.H. from Greensboro
on February 13, 2008
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How do you get your 12 year old girl, almost 13, to eat veggies. I have diabetes in my family and I use that as an example to try her to like them and also the health ...
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- Certain veggies are just not appealing to tweens. My daughter for example is picky - she'll eat steamed broccoli, but not raw. She loves lima beans but won't eat kid...
- Hi D.! I know I'm late with this post but I just joined Mamasource so I'm catching up. Looks like you got some good advice from others. One other thing you could lo...
- I have a 13 year old and discovered a few years ago that she really just doesn't like cooked veggies. I have started providing crudites or salad at most meals and she ...
Unmotivated 12 Year Old Boy
Asked by L.R. from St. Louis
on September 10, 2008
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I have a 12 year old son, only child for 10 years, well behaved, always around adults as a young guy.
He was involved in many sports when he was littler, he was belo...
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- L. - Obviously you've done all the right things as a mother, and you should be applauded. There is something disturbing your son that he may not even be aware of. The ...
- There is so much I want to commment on and I dont know where to start. You sound like you have one amazing kid and I am so glad that you can see those parts that are ...
- He sounds like a great kid. Remember too he is getting to become a teenager. I have found boys mature much slower than girls. Take it from a mom of 3 - 2 boys and 1...
