Guest guest Posted July 5, 2003 Report Share Posted July 5, 2003 Hello...I'm new to the group. My 10 yr old was just diagnosed as diabetic 5 days ago. We just got home from the hospital yesterday. Whew...good to be home. Little background-Karly is 10, has Myasthenia Gravis(ocular) and the neurologist sent her in for routine bloodwork because of the thirst, going to the bathroom, and headaches. She is on a low dose of prednisone, soon to be weaned off. Her blood sugar was over 500 and we were told to go to the doctor or er asap. At the dr's office her sugar was over 850. So..we were sent to Riley Hospital and she was diagnosed. Tests confirm she has been high longer than she has been on the prednisone, so they are not thinking it's just the steroids. So, we are home now trudging through this confusion. She is coping pretty well. She is on insulin 3x's a day and metformin 2x's. It's been different having to check every single label and she's doesn't like having me watch what she's eating. Eventually she will be able to do a lot of this on her own, but until then... She's does not want to give herself shots, but that will come with time too. I do have one question though..Anyone out there know a good program that will convert any recipe and break it down into carbs, etc. for me?? That would be a great tool for me to use. Thank you for allowing me to join this group and sorry I was a bit long winded!! Jill Garreth Mom to Karly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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