Guest guest Posted June 26, 2005 Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 Hi Cheryl, I am Cy, the Ancient Okie and the husband of a Diabetic bride. My wife, Crystal is sighted and I am the blind one. I think you will find some good information on this list. I am sure that , hrry or will comment on the Insulin far better than I can but I will start by saying that Humolog and Lantis seem to be the commonl used injectibles these days. Cy, the Ancient Okie... info on insulins Hi everyone, For those of you who don't already know me through another list, my name is Cheryl and I am the totally blind mother of a thirteen-year-old boy with type I diabetes. My own blindness is due to retinoblastoma. I am looking for a source or sources of information about the different types of insulin in current use. My son, , is currently on act rapid and protefane, but his A1C has, over the last few months crept back over 9. Yes, I know that's pretty bad, and we're taking steps to address it. I asked his paediatrician about whether some other type of insulin might achieve a better result, but he isn't prepared to consider it at present because he doesn't believe that would comply with indections at school. However, we attended a seminar on Saturday where we learned to many young people were on Lantis and either novo rapid or act rapid. I am convinced that the days of only morning and evening injections are over, but I want to get my head around the information a bit better before I take on the paediatrician again. I really feel that I have to stop just sitting back, accepting whatever I am told. The problem with having only one paediatric practise in the local area is that one tends to be pretty much locked into their particular approach. I'm reeling enthused to challenge this after the seminar, so would really appreciate any information anyone has to offer. Best wishes always, Cheryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2005 Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 Hi Cheryl, I am Cy, the Ancient Okie and the husband of a Diabetic bride. My wife, Crystal is sighted and I am the blind one. I think you will find some good information on this list. I am sure that , hrry or will comment on the Insulin far better than I can but I will start by saying that Humolog and Lantis seem to be the commonl used injectibles these days. Cy, the Ancient Okie... info on insulins Hi everyone, For those of you who don't already know me through another list, my name is Cheryl and I am the totally blind mother of a thirteen-year-old boy with type I diabetes. My own blindness is due to retinoblastoma. I am looking for a source or sources of information about the different types of insulin in current use. My son, , is currently on act rapid and protefane, but his A1C has, over the last few months crept back over 9. Yes, I know that's pretty bad, and we're taking steps to address it. I asked his paediatrician about whether some other type of insulin might achieve a better result, but he isn't prepared to consider it at present because he doesn't believe that would comply with indections at school. However, we attended a seminar on Saturday where we learned to many young people were on Lantis and either novo rapid or act rapid. I am convinced that the days of only morning and evening injections are over, but I want to get my head around the information a bit better before I take on the paediatrician again. I really feel that I have to stop just sitting back, accepting whatever I am told. The problem with having only one paediatric practise in the local area is that one tends to be pretty much locked into their particular approach. I'm reeling enthused to challenge this after the seminar, so would really appreciate any information anyone has to offer. Best wishes always, Cheryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2005 Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 Hi Cheryl, I'm a 23-year-old college student who's had diabetes since I was 9, and just recently switched from a regimen similar to the one your son is to a Humalog/Lantus combination. I am very impressed with the results so far. It would be very important, though, that your son comply with taking an injection whenever he ate (i.e., lunch at school) to avoid extreme highs. (The one time I forgot a Humalog injection at dinner I ended up at 23.7 (409), because Lantus has no peak as NPH/Protophane does to at least partially deal with meals where an injection of fast- or rapid-acting insulin may be missed.) He would also need to learn to count carbohydrates, as it is the carbohydrate content in foods that determins how much rapid-acting insulin is taken. Overall, however, the Humalog/Lantus combination has a lot more flexibility, predictability in what the insulins will do to blood sugar, and makes control a lot easier. The payoff is more injections a day. There's some good information on the various types of insulins, including a table that shows how fast they take to act, at http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_110.htm Information about Humalog, a very rapid-acting insulin, can be found at http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_111.htm NovoLog is similar to Humalog, information at http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_130.htm Information about Lantus can be found at http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_115.htm I hope this helps. If you have any questions in particular feel free to ask. I'm sure others on the list will respond as well. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2005 Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 Hi Cheryl, I'm a 23-year-old college student who's had diabetes since I was 9, and just recently switched from a regimen similar to the one your son is to a Humalog/Lantus combination. I am very impressed with the results so far. It would be very important, though, that your son comply with taking an injection whenever he ate (i.e., lunch at school) to avoid extreme highs. (The one time I forgot a Humalog injection at dinner I ended up at 23.7 (409), because Lantus has no peak as NPH/Protophane does to at least partially deal with meals where an injection of fast- or rapid-acting insulin may be missed.) He would also need to learn to count carbohydrates, as it is the carbohydrate content in foods that determins how much rapid-acting insulin is taken. Overall, however, the Humalog/Lantus combination has a lot more flexibility, predictability in what the insulins will do to blood sugar, and makes control a lot easier. The payoff is more injections a day. There's some good information on the various types of insulins, including a table that shows how fast they take to act, at http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_110.htm Information about Humalog, a very rapid-acting insulin, can be found at http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_111.htm NovoLog is similar to Humalog, information at http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_130.htm Information about Lantus can be found at http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_115.htm I hope this helps. If you have any questions in particular feel free to ask. I'm sure others on the list will respond as well. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Cy, Thanks for your response. I'm sure that Crystal finds your support invaluable. Keep up the good work, Cheryl. info on insulins > > > Hi everyone, > > For those of you who don't already know me through another list, my name > is Cheryl and I am the totally blind mother of a thirteen-year-old boy > with type I diabetes. My own blindness is due to retinoblastoma. > > I am looking for a source or sources of information about the different > types of insulin in current use. My son, , is currently on act > rapid and protefane, but his A1C has, over the last few months crept > back over 9. Yes, I know that's pretty bad, and we're taking steps to > address it. I asked his paediatrician about whether some other type of > insulin might achieve a better result, but he isn't prepared to consider > it at present because he doesn't believe that would comply with > indections at school. However, we attended a seminar on Saturday where > we learned to many young people were on Lantis and either novo rapid or > act rapid. I am convinced that the days of only morning and evening > injections are over, but I want to get my head around the information a > bit better before I take on the paediatrician again. I really feel that > I have to stop just sitting back, accepting whatever I am told. The > problem with having only one paediatric practise in the local area is > that one tends to be pretty much locked into their particular approach. > I'm reeling enthused to challenge this after the seminar, so would > really appreciate any information anyone has to offer. > > Best wishes always, > > Cheryl. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Cy, Thanks for your response. I'm sure that Crystal finds your support invaluable. Keep up the good work, Cheryl. info on insulins > > > Hi everyone, > > For those of you who don't already know me through another list, my name > is Cheryl and I am the totally blind mother of a thirteen-year-old boy > with type I diabetes. My own blindness is due to retinoblastoma. > > I am looking for a source or sources of information about the different > types of insulin in current use. My son, , is currently on act > rapid and protefane, but his A1C has, over the last few months crept > back over 9. Yes, I know that's pretty bad, and we're taking steps to > address it. I asked his paediatrician about whether some other type of > insulin might achieve a better result, but he isn't prepared to consider > it at present because he doesn't believe that would comply with > indections at school. However, we attended a seminar on Saturday where > we learned to many young people were on Lantis and either novo rapid or > act rapid. I am convinced that the days of only morning and evening > injections are over, but I want to get my head around the information a > bit better before I take on the paediatrician again. I really feel that > I have to stop just sitting back, accepting whatever I am told. The > problem with having only one paediatric practise in the local area is > that one tends to be pretty much locked into their particular approach. > I'm reeling enthused to challenge this after the seminar, so would > really appreciate any information anyone has to offer. > > Best wishes always, > > Cheryl. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Hi Jen, Thanks so much for the information. I will certainly check out those links. I know that the compliance issue is an importnat one and it is certainly the most challenging aspect of diabetes management with our own little horror. However I am hoping that gaining an understanding of the options myself will help me make a positive case to and get him enthused about really taking control. Learning to count carbs will be a new experience for us, too, but again one that we know is necessary and will be beneficial. Glad to hear that the new regime is working well for you. Did you find it difficult to adjust to? How do you think you would have managed it at a younger age, particularly while still at school? I know that everyone is different, but maybe you can give me some pointers about how we can make this easier and as positive as possible for our son. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond, Best wishes Cheryl. Re: info on insulins > Hi Cheryl, > > I'm a 23-year-old college student who's had diabetes since I was 9, and > just > recently switched from a regimen similar to the one your son is to a > Humalog/Lantus combination. I am very impressed with the results so far. > It > would be very important, though, that your son comply with taking an > injection whenever he ate (i.e., lunch at school) to avoid extreme highs. > (The one time I forgot a Humalog injection at dinner I ended up at 23.7 > (409), because Lantus has no peak as NPH/Protophane does to at least > partially deal with meals where an injection of fast- or rapid-acting > insulin may be missed.) He would also need to learn to count > carbohydrates, > as it is the carbohydrate content in foods that determins how much > rapid-acting insulin is taken. Overall, however, the Humalog/Lantus > combination has a lot more flexibility, predictability in what the > insulins > will do to blood sugar, and makes control a lot easier. The payoff is more > injections a day. > > There's some good information on the various types of insulins, including > a > table that shows how fast they take to act, at > http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_110.htm > > Information about Humalog, a very rapid-acting insulin, can be found at > http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_111.htm > > NovoLog is similar to Humalog, information at > http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_130.htm > > Information about Lantus can be found at > http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_115.htm > > I hope this helps. If you have any questions in particular feel free to > ask. > I'm sure others on the list will respond as well. > > Jen > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Cheryl, You are absolutely right; your pediatrician needs to consider multiple injections. But, he may be right as your son may object to that. Has he ever considered having your son use a pump? The pum can be worn without anyone knowing and your son can give himself insulin as need without anyone knowing. My sister worked at a grade school and there was a 3rd grade kid who wore a pump and onlye the people who needed to know, knew. However, as the child felt more ecure about it, he would show it off and the other kids were fascinated and thought it was great he has had a high tech thing! Carb counting would be very important for yor son to learn however. Look up carb counting under your search engine and I bet there are anumber of sitesthat would teach you about that. I have been blind since the age of 34-after 32 years of blindness ( since age 22 months) and I sur wish they had the type of ewuipment, insulin and knowledge then they have now! Maybe I would not be blind! info on insulins Hi everyone, For those of you who don't already know me through another list, my name is Cheryl and I am the totally blind mother of a thirteen-year-old boy with type I diabetes. My own blindness is due to retinoblastoma. I am looking for a source or sources of information about the different types of insulin in current use. My son, , is currently on act rapid and protefane, but his A1C has, over the last few months crept back over 9. Yes, I know that's pretty bad, and we're taking steps to address it. I asked his paediatrician about whether some other type of insulin might achieve a better result, but he isn't prepared to consider it at present because he doesn't believe that would comply with indections at school. However, we attended a seminar on Saturday where we learned to many young people were on Lantis and either novo rapid or act rapid. I am convinced that the days of only morning and evening injections are over, but I want to get my head around the information a bit better before I take on the paediatrician again. I really feel that I have to stop just sitting back, accepting whatever I am told. The problem with having only one paediatric practise in the local area is that one tends to be pretty much locked into their particular approach. I'm reeling enthused to challenge this after the seminar, so would really appreciate any information anyone has to offer. Best wishes always, Cheryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Hi again Cheryl, The suggestion from about the pump is one which I had not thought of. It may well be a lifesaver for your son. Give it some serious thought. Cy, the ancient okie... Re: info on insulins Hi Jen, Thanks so much for the information. I will certainly check out those links. I know that the compliance issue is an importnat one and it is certainly the most challenging aspect of diabetes management with our own little horror. However I am hoping that gaining an understanding of the options myself will help me make a positive case to and get him enthused about really taking control. Learning to count carbs will be a new experience for us, too, but again one that we know is necessary and will be beneficial. Glad to hear that the new regime is working well for you. Did you find it difficult to adjust to? How do you think you would have managed it at a younger age, particularly while still at school? I know that everyone is different, but maybe you can give me some pointers about how we can make this easier and as positive as possible for our son. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond, Best wishes Cheryl. Re: info on insulins > Hi Cheryl, > > I'm a 23-year-old college student who's had diabetes since I was 9, > and > just > recently switched from a regimen similar to the one your son is to a > Humalog/Lantus combination. I am very impressed with the results so far. > It > would be very important, though, that your son comply with taking an > injection whenever he ate (i.e., lunch at school) to avoid extreme highs. > (The one time I forgot a Humalog injection at dinner I ended up at 23.7 > (409), because Lantus has no peak as NPH/Protophane does to at least > partially deal with meals where an injection of fast- or rapid-acting > insulin may be missed.) He would also need to learn to count > carbohydrates, > as it is the carbohydrate content in foods that determins how much > rapid-acting insulin is taken. Overall, however, the Humalog/Lantus > combination has a lot more flexibility, predictability in what the > insulins > will do to blood sugar, and makes control a lot easier. The payoff is more > injections a day. > > There's some good information on the various types of insulins, > including > a > table that shows how fast they take to act, at > http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_110.htm > > Information about Humalog, a very rapid-acting insulin, can be found > at http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_111.htm > > NovoLog is similar to Humalog, information at > http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_130.htm > > Information about Lantus can be found at > http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_115.htm > > I hope this helps. If you have any questions in particular feel free > to > ask. > I'm sure others on the list will respond as well. > > Jen > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Hi again Cheryl, The suggestion from about the pump is one which I had not thought of. It may well be a lifesaver for your son. Give it some serious thought. Cy, the ancient okie... Re: info on insulins Hi Jen, Thanks so much for the information. I will certainly check out those links. I know that the compliance issue is an importnat one and it is certainly the most challenging aspect of diabetes management with our own little horror. However I am hoping that gaining an understanding of the options myself will help me make a positive case to and get him enthused about really taking control. Learning to count carbs will be a new experience for us, too, but again one that we know is necessary and will be beneficial. Glad to hear that the new regime is working well for you. Did you find it difficult to adjust to? How do you think you would have managed it at a younger age, particularly while still at school? I know that everyone is different, but maybe you can give me some pointers about how we can make this easier and as positive as possible for our son. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond, Best wishes Cheryl. Re: info on insulins > Hi Cheryl, > > I'm a 23-year-old college student who's had diabetes since I was 9, > and > just > recently switched from a regimen similar to the one your son is to a > Humalog/Lantus combination. I am very impressed with the results so far. > It > would be very important, though, that your son comply with taking an > injection whenever he ate (i.e., lunch at school) to avoid extreme highs. > (The one time I forgot a Humalog injection at dinner I ended up at 23.7 > (409), because Lantus has no peak as NPH/Protophane does to at least > partially deal with meals where an injection of fast- or rapid-acting > insulin may be missed.) He would also need to learn to count > carbohydrates, > as it is the carbohydrate content in foods that determins how much > rapid-acting insulin is taken. Overall, however, the Humalog/Lantus > combination has a lot more flexibility, predictability in what the > insulins > will do to blood sugar, and makes control a lot easier. The payoff is more > injections a day. > > There's some good information on the various types of insulins, > including > a > table that shows how fast they take to act, at > http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_110.htm > > Information about Humalog, a very rapid-acting insulin, can be found > at http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_111.htm > > NovoLog is similar to Humalog, information at > http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_130.htm > > Information about Lantus can be found at > http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0n_115.htm > > I hope this helps. If you have any questions in particular feel free > to > ask. > I'm sure others on the list will respond as well. > > Jen > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Look on http://www.diabetes.org and http://www.joslin.org Both are great and I've seen info on various kinds of insulin on the former and also on the latter, I think. As for lantus, there's http://www.lantus.com Mike Freeman info on insulins > Hi everyone, > > For those of you who don't already know me through another list, my name > is Cheryl and I am the totally blind mother of a thirteen-year-old boy > with type I diabetes. My own blindness is due to retinoblastoma. > > I am looking for a source or sources of information about the different > types of insulin in current use. My son, , is currently on act > rapid and protefane, but his A1C has, over the last few months crept back > over 9. Yes, I know that's pretty bad, and we're taking steps to address > it. I asked his paediatrician about whether some other type of insulin > might achieve a better result, but he isn't prepared to consider it at > present because he doesn't believe that would comply with > indections at school. However, we attended a seminar on Saturday where we > learned to many young people were on Lantis and either novo rapid or act > rapid. I am convinced that the days of only morning and evening > injections are over, but I want to get my head around the information a > bit better before I take on the paediatrician again. I really feel that I > have to stop just sitting back, accepting whatever I am told. The problem > with having only one paediatric practise in the local area is that one > tends to be pretty much locked into their particular approach. I'm > reeling enthused to challenge this after the seminar, so would really > appreciate any information anyone has to offer. > > Best wishes always, > > Cheryl. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Look on http://www.diabetes.org and http://www.joslin.org Both are great and I've seen info on various kinds of insulin on the former and also on the latter, I think. As for lantus, there's http://www.lantus.com Mike Freeman info on insulins > Hi everyone, > > For those of you who don't already know me through another list, my name > is Cheryl and I am the totally blind mother of a thirteen-year-old boy > with type I diabetes. My own blindness is due to retinoblastoma. > > I am looking for a source or sources of information about the different > types of insulin in current use. My son, , is currently on act > rapid and protefane, but his A1C has, over the last few months crept back > over 9. Yes, I know that's pretty bad, and we're taking steps to address > it. I asked his paediatrician about whether some other type of insulin > might achieve a better result, but he isn't prepared to consider it at > present because he doesn't believe that would comply with > indections at school. However, we attended a seminar on Saturday where we > learned to many young people were on Lantis and either novo rapid or act > rapid. I am convinced that the days of only morning and evening > injections are over, but I want to get my head around the information a > bit better before I take on the paediatrician again. I really feel that I > have to stop just sitting back, accepting whatever I am told. The problem > with having only one paediatric practise in the local area is that one > tends to be pretty much locked into their particular approach. I'm > reeling enthused to challenge this after the seminar, so would really > appreciate any information anyone has to offer. > > Best wishes always, > > Cheryl. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Thanks, Mike, I'll have a look at the sites you suggest. Best wishes, Cheryl. info on insulins > > >> Hi everyone, >> >> For those of you who don't already know me through another list, my name >> is Cheryl and I am the totally blind mother of a thirteen-year-old boy >> with type I diabetes. My own blindness is due to retinoblastoma. >> >> I am looking for a source or sources of information about the different >> types of insulin in current use. My son, , is currently on act >> rapid and protefane, but his A1C has, over the last few months crept back >> over 9. Yes, I know that's pretty bad, and we're taking steps to address >> it. I asked his paediatrician about whether some other type of insulin >> might achieve a better result, but he isn't prepared to consider it at >> present because he doesn't believe that would comply with >> indections at school. However, we attended a seminar on Saturday where >> we >> learned to many young people were on Lantis and either novo rapid or act >> rapid. I am convinced that the days of only morning and evening >> injections are over, but I want to get my head around the information a >> bit better before I take on the paediatrician again. I really feel that >> I >> have to stop just sitting back, accepting whatever I am told. The >> problem >> with having only one paediatric practise in the local area is that one >> tends to be pretty much locked into their particular approach. I'm >> reeling enthused to challenge this after the seminar, so would really >> appreciate any information anyone has to offer. >> >> Best wishes always, >> >> Cheryl. >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Thanks, Mike, I'll have a look at the sites you suggest. Best wishes, Cheryl. info on insulins > > >> Hi everyone, >> >> For those of you who don't already know me through another list, my name >> is Cheryl and I am the totally blind mother of a thirteen-year-old boy >> with type I diabetes. My own blindness is due to retinoblastoma. >> >> I am looking for a source or sources of information about the different >> types of insulin in current use. My son, , is currently on act >> rapid and protefane, but his A1C has, over the last few months crept back >> over 9. Yes, I know that's pretty bad, and we're taking steps to address >> it. I asked his paediatrician about whether some other type of insulin >> might achieve a better result, but he isn't prepared to consider it at >> present because he doesn't believe that would comply with >> indections at school. However, we attended a seminar on Saturday where >> we >> learned to many young people were on Lantis and either novo rapid or act >> rapid. I am convinced that the days of only morning and evening >> injections are over, but I want to get my head around the information a >> bit better before I take on the paediatrician again. I really feel that >> I >> have to stop just sitting back, accepting whatever I am told. The >> problem >> with having only one paediatric practise in the local area is that one >> tends to be pretty much locked into their particular approach. I'm >> reeling enthused to challenge this after the seminar, so would really >> appreciate any information anyone has to offer. >> >> Best wishes always, >> >> Cheryl. >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Hi , A pump is something that we will look into for . Again, it doesn't seem to be common here, but that doesn't mean it's not the right thing. We have reached a point where we need to be more proactive in 's diabetese management and I intend to take tome time to become informed about the options myself and then outline them for to see which one he believes would work best for him. I have been encouraging him to get onto some websites himself and chat with other teens to learn about their regimes, strategies etc. Also, I'm sure he would have some experiences to share that may be helpful to others. Thanks for our suggestion. It's good to know that you're out there and doing such a great job. I lose track of time differences between U.S and Australia, but I'm going to organise lunc on Tuesday. I think that means it's Monday evening where you are. Whatever time it is, I trust it's " all good " as my children are fond of saying. Best wishes, Cheryl. info on insulins > > Hi everyone, > > For those of you who don't already know me through another list, my name > is > Cheryl and I am the totally blind mother of a thirteen-year-old boy with > type I diabetes. My own blindness is due to retinoblastoma. > > I am looking for a source or sources of information about the different > types of insulin in current use. My son, , is currently on act > rapid and protefane, but his A1C has, over the last few months crept back > over 9. Yes, I know that's pretty bad, and we're taking steps to address > it. I asked his paediatrician about whether some other type of insulin > might achieve a better result, but he isn't prepared to consider it at > present because he doesn't believe that would comply with > indections at school. However, we attended a seminar on Saturday where we > learned to many young people were on Lantis and either novo rapid or act > rapid. I am convinced that the days of only morning and evening > injections > are over, but I want to get my head around the information a bit better > before I take on the paediatrician again. I really feel that I have to > stop > just sitting back, accepting whatever I am told. The problem with having > only one paediatric practise in the local area is that one tends to be > pretty much locked into their particular approach. I'm reeling enthused > to > challenge this after the seminar, so would really appreciate any > information > anyone has to offer. > > Best wishes always, > > Cheryl. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Hi , A pump is something that we will look into for . Again, it doesn't seem to be common here, but that doesn't mean it's not the right thing. We have reached a point where we need to be more proactive in 's diabetese management and I intend to take tome time to become informed about the options myself and then outline them for to see which one he believes would work best for him. I have been encouraging him to get onto some websites himself and chat with other teens to learn about their regimes, strategies etc. Also, I'm sure he would have some experiences to share that may be helpful to others. Thanks for our suggestion. It's good to know that you're out there and doing such a great job. I lose track of time differences between U.S and Australia, but I'm going to organise lunc on Tuesday. I think that means it's Monday evening where you are. Whatever time it is, I trust it's " all good " as my children are fond of saying. Best wishes, Cheryl. info on insulins > > Hi everyone, > > For those of you who don't already know me through another list, my name > is > Cheryl and I am the totally blind mother of a thirteen-year-old boy with > type I diabetes. My own blindness is due to retinoblastoma. > > I am looking for a source or sources of information about the different > types of insulin in current use. My son, , is currently on act > rapid and protefane, but his A1C has, over the last few months crept back > over 9. Yes, I know that's pretty bad, and we're taking steps to address > it. I asked his paediatrician about whether some other type of insulin > might achieve a better result, but he isn't prepared to consider it at > present because he doesn't believe that would comply with > indections at school. However, we attended a seminar on Saturday where we > learned to many young people were on Lantis and either novo rapid or act > rapid. I am convinced that the days of only morning and evening > injections > are over, but I want to get my head around the information a bit better > before I take on the paediatrician again. I really feel that I have to > stop > just sitting back, accepting whatever I am told. The problem with having > only one paediatric practise in the local area is that one tends to be > pretty much locked into their particular approach. I'm reeling enthused > to > challenge this after the seminar, so would really appreciate any > information > anyone has to offer. > > Best wishes always, > > Cheryl. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Good luck, Cheryl. It is difficult enough having a teenager-much less one with diabetes! Re: info on insulins Hi , A pump is something that we will look into for . Again, it doesn't seem to be common here, but that doesn't mean it's not the right thing. We have reached a point where we need to be more proactive in 's diabetese management and I intend to take tome time to become informed about the options myself and then outline them for to see which one he believes would work best for him. I have been encouraging him to get onto some websites himself and chat with other teens to learn about their regimes, strategies etc. Also, I'm sure he would have some experiences to share that may be helpful to others. Thanks for our suggestion. It's good to know that you're out there and doing such a great job. I lose track of time differences between U.S and Australia, but I'm going to organise lunc on Tuesday. I think that means it's Monday evening where you are. Whatever time it is, I trust it's " all good " as my children are fond of saying. Best wishes, Cheryl. info on insulins > > Hi everyone, > > For those of you who don't already know me through another list, my name > is > Cheryl and I am the totally blind mother of a thirteen-year-old boy with > type I diabetes. My own blindness is due to retinoblastoma. > > I am looking for a source or sources of information about the different > types of insulin in current use. My son, , is currently on act > rapid and protefane, but his A1C has, over the last few months crept back > over 9. Yes, I know that's pretty bad, and we're taking steps to address > it. I asked his paediatrician about whether some other type of insulin > might achieve a better result, but he isn't prepared to consider it at > present because he doesn't believe that would comply with > indections at school. However, we attended a seminar on Saturday where we > learned to many young people were on Lantis and either novo rapid or act > rapid. I am convinced that the days of only morning and evening > injections > are over, but I want to get my head around the information a bit better > before I take on the paediatrician again. I really feel that I have to > stop > just sitting back, accepting whatever I am told. The problem with having > only one paediatric practise in the local area is that one tends to be > pretty much locked into their particular approach. I'm reeling enthused > to > challenge this after the seminar, so would really appreciate any > information > anyone has to offer. > > Best wishes always, > > Cheryl. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Good luck, Cheryl. It is difficult enough having a teenager-much less one with diabetes! Re: info on insulins Hi , A pump is something that we will look into for . Again, it doesn't seem to be common here, but that doesn't mean it's not the right thing. We have reached a point where we need to be more proactive in 's diabetese management and I intend to take tome time to become informed about the options myself and then outline them for to see which one he believes would work best for him. I have been encouraging him to get onto some websites himself and chat with other teens to learn about their regimes, strategies etc. Also, I'm sure he would have some experiences to share that may be helpful to others. Thanks for our suggestion. It's good to know that you're out there and doing such a great job. I lose track of time differences between U.S and Australia, but I'm going to organise lunc on Tuesday. I think that means it's Monday evening where you are. Whatever time it is, I trust it's " all good " as my children are fond of saying. Best wishes, Cheryl. info on insulins > > Hi everyone, > > For those of you who don't already know me through another list, my name > is > Cheryl and I am the totally blind mother of a thirteen-year-old boy with > type I diabetes. My own blindness is due to retinoblastoma. > > I am looking for a source or sources of information about the different > types of insulin in current use. My son, , is currently on act > rapid and protefane, but his A1C has, over the last few months crept back > over 9. Yes, I know that's pretty bad, and we're taking steps to address > it. I asked his paediatrician about whether some other type of insulin > might achieve a better result, but he isn't prepared to consider it at > present because he doesn't believe that would comply with > indections at school. However, we attended a seminar on Saturday where we > learned to many young people were on Lantis and either novo rapid or act > rapid. I am convinced that the days of only morning and evening > injections > are over, but I want to get my head around the information a bit better > before I take on the paediatrician again. I really feel that I have to > stop > just sitting back, accepting whatever I am told. The problem with having > only one paediatric practise in the local area is that one tends to be > pretty much locked into their particular approach. I'm reeling enthused > to > challenge this after the seminar, so would really appreciate any > information > anyone has to offer. > > Best wishes always, > > Cheryl. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Hi Cheryl, The hardest part of adjusting for me was finding my insulin-to-carb ratio, especially since mine is lower in the morning than it is the rest of the day. I'm still fine-turing this and learning how to deal with things like fat and protein, exercise, stress, and varying mealtimes on my blood sugar, but I suspect this is a life-long process! The other adjustment I had to get used to was having to take a shot every time I ate, even if it's just a snack (hence why I missed a Humalog injection once), but that only took a few weeks to get used to. When I was in school I was very complient, perhaps partly because I couldn't measure my own insulin, and so my parents were very involved in my insulin doses and injections. During high school this regimen would have been much more flexible than what I was on (two shots of Toronto (later Humalog) and NPH a day). It would have taken a lot of the stress (fear of going low or very high because of food) out of going on overnight trips at school or on sleepovers as well. If is willing to do more injections, the Humalog/Lantus combination is definitely worth it. It allows you to eat almost whenever and whatever you want once you have your basal dose (Lantus) worked out and also your insulin-to-carb ratio. As other list members have mentioned, an insulin pump would also be a good option to look into. Good luck! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Hi Cheryl, The hardest part of adjusting for me was finding my insulin-to-carb ratio, especially since mine is lower in the morning than it is the rest of the day. I'm still fine-turing this and learning how to deal with things like fat and protein, exercise, stress, and varying mealtimes on my blood sugar, but I suspect this is a life-long process! The other adjustment I had to get used to was having to take a shot every time I ate, even if it's just a snack (hence why I missed a Humalog injection once), but that only took a few weeks to get used to. When I was in school I was very complient, perhaps partly because I couldn't measure my own insulin, and so my parents were very involved in my insulin doses and injections. During high school this regimen would have been much more flexible than what I was on (two shots of Toronto (later Humalog) and NPH a day). It would have taken a lot of the stress (fear of going low or very high because of food) out of going on overnight trips at school or on sleepovers as well. If is willing to do more injections, the Humalog/Lantus combination is definitely worth it. It allows you to eat almost whenever and whatever you want once you have your basal dose (Lantus) worked out and also your insulin-to-carb ratio. As other list members have mentioned, an insulin pump would also be a good option to look into. Good luck! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Hi Jen, Thanks for this insight. Sounds like you've really got your head together on this. Good for you!! Hope you're having a great weekend, Cheryl. Re: info on insulins > Hi Cheryl, > > The hardest part of adjusting for me was finding my insulin-to-carb ratio, > especially since mine is lower in the morning than it is the rest of the > day. I'm still fine-turing this and learning how to deal with things like > fat and protein, exercise, stress, and varying mealtimes on my blood > sugar, > but I suspect this is a life-long process! The other adjustment I had to > get > used to was having to take a shot every time I ate, even if it's just a > snack (hence why I missed a Humalog injection once), but that only took a > few weeks to get used to. > > When I was in school I was very complient, perhaps partly because I > couldn't > measure my own insulin, and so my parents were very involved in my insulin > doses and injections. During high school this regimen would have been much > more flexible than what I was on (two shots of Toronto (later Humalog) and > NPH a day). It would have taken a lot of the stress (fear of going low or > very high because of food) out of going on overnight trips at school or on > sleepovers as well. > > If is willing to do more injections, the Humalog/Lantus > combination > is definitely worth it. It allows you to eat almost whenever and whatever > you want once you have your basal dose (Lantus) worked out and also your > insulin-to-carb ratio. As other list members have mentioned, an insulin > pump > would also be a good option to look into. > > Good luck! > > Jen > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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