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TOPICS IN LIVING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES
Managing Sick Days
JDRF has prepared the
following tips to help you better manage sick
days--but be sure to talk to your doctor as
well. These general guidelines will most
likely need to be adjusted depending on the
person with type 1 diabetes and the nature and
severity of the illness.
Monitor blood sugar levels
more frequently
When you are under stress
from illness or injury, your body releases
hormones, which can cause blood sugar levels to
skyrocket. Loss of appetite, nausea, and
vomiting, on the other hand, may result in
extremely low blood sugar levels. Since
you can't be sure how an illness will affect
blood sugar levels, it is important to check
them often. How often depends on the
individual and the seriousness of the illness,
but a general target is at least every 2-3
hours.
Click here to read more...
ASK A SPOUSE
How Can I Be Supportive of My Partner with Type
1 Diabetes?
Q. Hi, I
am l ooking for information
about infants with diabetes. My daughter is 9
months old, diagnosed two months ago.
A.
I
am responding to the email that you sent to the
JDRF Online Support Team. I am the mother of a
22-year-old son who was diagnosed with type 1
diabetes at 20 months old-not quite as young as
your daughter, but a challenge nonetheless as I
am sure you can relate! Also, I am a volunteer,
and cannot offer any medical or professional
advice.
Click here to read more...
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November is
National Diabetes
Awareness Month
Log on to
www.jdrf.org
throughout the month of
November for ongoing coverage of National
Diabetes Awareness Month events, including World
Diabetes Day, November 14.
NEW
SURVEY FOR ADULTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES
JDRF is conducting a survey to better understand
the needs and habits of adults with type 1
diabetes. We would be very grateful if you
would give us a few minutes of your time to
answer a few questions and provide your
feedback.
Take the survey...
ASK A PARENT
Caring for an Infant with Diabetes
Q.
Hi, I am
looking for information about infants with
diabetes. My daughter is nine months old,
diagnosed two months ago.
A:
I am
responding to the e-mail that you sent to the
JDRF Online Support Team. I am the mother of a
22-year-old son who was diagnosed with type 1
diabetes at 20 months old-not quite as young as
your daughter, but a challenge nonetheless as I
am sure you can relate! Also, I am a volunteer,
and cannot offer any medical or professional
advice.
Click here to read more...
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