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Morning Sickness and the Zofran Pump
Sep 30, 2009 ... Kids have insulin pumps attached to them all the time - try not to freak out. Best Wishes to you! Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This ...
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- Zofran has some pretty serious "possible side effects". Is it really worth it? Their OWN website even states not to take it while breastfeeding because it may harm a n...
- To those that assume you can just suck it up and that it eventually passes, well, unfortunately that's not always true. You may have Hyperemesis Gravidarum and if that...
- Acupuncture. THAT is the ONLY thing, that COMPLETELY got rid of my morning sickness AND migraines, that I had with BOTH my pregnancies. It was even recommended ...
My 15 Month Old Nephew Just Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, Anyone Can Relate?
The great news for your nephew is that the technology has advanced so much in the past 30 years - much less blood required for testing, insulin pumps for ...
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- My friends son was diagnosed at 18 months. It is a stressful thing, but it is amazing how these children quickly learn their bodies....by 2 1/2 he could tell his moth...
- HI S. Lots of diabetes in my husband's family Our prayers are with your extended family God bless you and give you His Peace K.
- Yes. He will live a wonderful normal life. His normal will be a bit different, but that is OK. I think the kids have to be six years old for a pump. What a won...
4 Year Old with Diabetes
Also, there are insulin pumps that can work very well with children, although I don't know how old you have to be to get one. These pumps are programmable ...
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- First let me say I am sorry to hear that about your 4 yr old. I am 31 and have diabetes and couldn't imagine having it at 4. My daughter is 4. I have to take insulin a...
- Hi R., He will get through this! Kids are better with lifestyle change than adults are. As far as the blood testing, it is very simple. The tool that you have to test...
- Hi R., You've recieved a lot of good responses. I'm a teacher and had a little boy diagnosed 2 yrs ago when I was teaching preschool. He was 4 at the time. Life cha...
Help Me - Moms of Diabetic Children!!!!!!!!!
(Ask your doctor about insulin pumps). Hope this helps. 1 mom found this helpful . Helpful? .... Diabetic 4 Year Old - Insulin Injections vs Insulin Pump ...
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- Hi C., My heart goes out to you and your family! You are a loving and caring mom and it shows! I am a certified holistic health counselor who works with moms and f...
- C.-I am so sorry to hear that your little girl received the diagnosis that so many of us feared. My thoughts are with you and I am sending you strength. I haven't h...
- I am a nurse, so I will tell you how we do it for children. (I do not have a diabetic child) You need to have one room in the house that is designated the "shot room...
Diabetic Child
After three months of he** on multiple shots per day and wildly swinging blood sugars, I made the best decision of my life and got an insulin pump. ...
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- Hi Good news! Here are the numbers...I noticed they may have the same team that helps the gestational diabetics mom. The phone number is the same and its at the Con...
- Are you asking about a second opinion because you think something is missing/wrong with your current doctor? Are you seeing a 'diabetic specialist' or a pediatric endo...
- Hi D., A good website that I would recommend for recipes and other ideas is www.everydayeating.com. Also, you can search at your local bakeries or pie shops and ask...
Acid Reflux or Just His Personality? How Can We Get Some Sleep?!
This can cause his acid pumps to go in overdrive and cause a rebound effect ... to high on glycemic index and will cause insulin levels to increase rapidly. ...
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- I disagree with the doctor saying that he cannot be spoiled yet. My grandson was spoiled at a very early age. He wants to be held alot. When he falls asleep in my ...
- Have you tried the carseat/carrier? That is how my youngest two slept. Also just be careful he doesn't get projectile vomiting. Around 4 mos old. he started the pro...
- My son also had reflux when he was an infant. He was on prevacid for about 3 months. You may want to try feeding him smaller amounts more frequently. Maybe 2-3 ounc...
Diabetic 4 Year Old - Insulin Injections vs Insulin Pump
Asked by E.J. from Fresno
on July 7, 2008
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My daughter was diagnosed with diabetes about a year and a half ago. She has been getting her inulin through injections since her diagnosis, her doctor seems to be pu...
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- Hello E., Welcome to the world of diabetes! Our daughter was diagnosed with type 1 when she was 12 and is 25 now. Its not going to be the easiest world for these girls...
- I wish I could have an insulin pump! Ok, this might not be of too much help since I am not 4, nor have I ever had a pump...but I wish I could get one. The pros are: no...
- A good friend of mine has a daughter who has had type 1 diabetes diagnosed at 2 years old. She is now six and still using injections. Her mother wants her to eventua...
Does Anyone Have Experience with Insulin Pumps?
Asked by E.C. from Memphis
on April 24, 2008
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Hello,
I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with insulin pumps for young children (5 and under). My husband is getting one very soon (next month) an...
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- I don't have children with diabetes and have no experience with the pumps. My husband is Type 1 diabetic and still doesn't have the pump (despite my nagging :) He has ...
- my daughter was just dx with type one on feb. 5 of this year and is going on her animas 2020 pump may 1st ...we have had the pump for about 2 weeks at home to play wit...
- Hi...I am diabetic and have been for 28 years! I recently went on the pump (2 years ago) and it's been fantastic! I can eat whenever I want and pretty much whatever I ...
Diabetic Pump
Asked by J.P. from Lincoln
on February 21, 2008
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My husband is a type 1 diabetic with adult onset. He has been taking shots since he was diagonsed in April of 2005. He doesn't mind taking shots, but lately he's been ...
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- I would say go for it! Have him check with his doctor to get an appointment with someone who is trained in pump instruction. My mom is a dietitian trained in pump inst...
- J., I would not give my insulin pump back for anything. You wouldn't believe the freedom it gives you. Much less to say you only change the sight every three days...
- I don't know a lot of specifics, but my cousin was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes when she was about 7 or 8, she is thirteen now and got the pump about a year ago an...
Morning Sickness and the Zofran Pump
Sep 30, 2009 ... Kids have insulin pumps attached to them all the time - try not to freak out. Best Wishes to you! Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This ...
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- Zofran has some pretty serious "possible side effects". Is it really worth it? Their OWN website even states not to take it while breastfeeding because it may harm a n...
- To those that assume you can just suck it up and that it eventually passes, well, unfortunately that's not always true. You may have Hyperemesis Gravidarum and if that...
- Acupuncture. THAT is the ONLY thing, that COMPLETELY got rid of my morning sickness AND migraines, that I had with BOTH my pregnancies. It was even recommended ...
