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<blockquote data-quote="clemsonjeep" data-source="post: 730716" data-attributes="member: 6317"><p>I've had Type 1 since 1998 when I was 16...now I'm 37. I was on shots until 2008 I believe. I was taking one long acting insulin at bed time and a shot with EVERY meal and snack to correct for the carbs. When I was diagnosed I was really into racing mountain bikes, but I had a long down time for some reason and wasn't riding every day like I had been. One night I was out to dinner with my step dad and started telling him about being thirsty all the time and having to get up in the middle of the night to use the restroom. He has a daughter that is also Type 1 so he pretty much knew what was going on. We went to the doc in a box and they walked in and said "Well...looks like you've got diabetes". I **** you not...my step dad damn near took the guys head off for his method of delivery.</p><p></p><p>I spent 3-4 days in the hospital for observation and to go through all of the tests and such so they could get a good baseline for my basal rate and such. Like I said...at the time I was 16 and had just began driving and had a number of friends I was use to hanging out with and going to do things with...not to mention mtn. biking regularly...and a job. My parents were soooo nervous about it (can't blame them now that I'm a parent too) that I pretty much was on house arrest for several weeks aside from going to school. It sucked...please dont do that to your kid(s). Nothing worse than being punished for something you have no control over.</p><p></p><p>I don't mean to be negative, but if I remember correctly the honeymoon period can be short or could last up to and possibly longer than a month where your pancreas is trying to cope. It is however, exactly what it's called...a honeymoon...and doesn't last forever. The hospital wouldn't have kept her if it wasn't for sure. </p><p></p><p>Best advice...start with shots and get the basic idea set in her head and yours. See how different activities and diets affect things. I'm a firm believer in understanding how this process works before moving on to an insulin pump. The pumps are great...probably one of the best things for T1 diabetics ever. The newer systems have really come a long way too. I just recently got a Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor...it's great. I don't like having to wear another piece...but being able to look at my blood sugar at any point during the day really helps keep things in line. For youngsters it would be a life saver for sure...it alarms at levels you set. That really helps ease the concern about going low during the night...or as you get older and start driving. Highs are bad, but lows can creep up on you when you're sitting still and lead to passing out and/or having seizures. None of which are something you want while sleeping or driving. </p><p></p><p>Please don't hesitate to ask questions here...between myself and the others I'm sure we can help provide clarity and insight on whatever you're dealing with.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck! </p><p></p><p></p><p>OH YEAH...DON'T LET DIABETES SLOW YOU DOWN! <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies2/driving.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":driving:" title="Driving :driving:" data-shortname=":driving:" /> :****:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="clemsonjeep, post: 730716, member: 6317"] I've had Type 1 since 1998 when I was 16...now I'm 37. I was on shots until 2008 I believe. I was taking one long acting insulin at bed time and a shot with EVERY meal and snack to correct for the carbs. When I was diagnosed I was really into racing mountain bikes, but I had a long down time for some reason and wasn't riding every day like I had been. One night I was out to dinner with my step dad and started telling him about being thirsty all the time and having to get up in the middle of the night to use the restroom. He has a daughter that is also Type 1 so he pretty much knew what was going on. We went to the doc in a box and they walked in and said "Well...looks like you've got diabetes". I **** you not...my step dad damn near took the guys head off for his method of delivery. I spent 3-4 days in the hospital for observation and to go through all of the tests and such so they could get a good baseline for my basal rate and such. Like I said...at the time I was 16 and had just began driving and had a number of friends I was use to hanging out with and going to do things with...not to mention mtn. biking regularly...and a job. My parents were soooo nervous about it (can't blame them now that I'm a parent too) that I pretty much was on house arrest for several weeks aside from going to school. It sucked...please dont do that to your kid(s). Nothing worse than being punished for something you have no control over. I don't mean to be negative, but if I remember correctly the honeymoon period can be short or could last up to and possibly longer than a month where your pancreas is trying to cope. It is however, exactly what it's called...a honeymoon...and doesn't last forever. The hospital wouldn't have kept her if it wasn't for sure. Best advice...start with shots and get the basic idea set in her head and yours. See how different activities and diets affect things. I'm a firm believer in understanding how this process works before moving on to an insulin pump. The pumps are great...probably one of the best things for T1 diabetics ever. The newer systems have really come a long way too. I just recently got a Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor...it's great. I don't like having to wear another piece...but being able to look at my blood sugar at any point during the day really helps keep things in line. For youngsters it would be a life saver for sure...it alarms at levels you set. That really helps ease the concern about going low during the night...or as you get older and start driving. Highs are bad, but lows can creep up on you when you're sitting still and lead to passing out and/or having seizures. None of which are something you want while sleeping or driving. Please don't hesitate to ask questions here...between myself and the others I'm sure we can help provide clarity and insight on whatever you're dealing with. Best of luck! OH YEAH...DON'T LET DIABETES SLOW YOU DOWN! :driving: :****: [/QUOTE]
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