Today is world Diabetes day, a day to raise awareness of Diabetes. Diabetes is a HUGE part of our life's, I feel like I eat and breath it. There really isn't a moment in my day that I'm not aware of Diabetes, it really is something that you have to think of 24/7.
Some facts about our day to day life and type 1 Diabetes...
-Olivia's pancreas does not produce any insulin, she would die without her insulin injections.
-No, we do not sleep through the night. She often needs another shot to bring her blood sugar down, or a snack to bring it up.
-She can't eat without a shot. She can have a a small serving of veggies or a cup of popcorn as a "free snack" in between meals.
-There is no figuring it out, just when you think you've figured it out everything changes.
-All kinds of things affect her blood sugar..hormones, stress, activity...you name it!!
-She has to decide what she's going to eat before she eats, she then receives her insulin, and she has to eat all of the food she was dosed for...no more, no less.
-Olivia is dealing with things quite well.
-We would love to get Olivia on a pump, but she's just not ready to be "attached" to something.
If you read this early enough today go throw on a blue shirt and show your support!!!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
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