Tuesday, June 25, 2013
A1C, the Pool and Vacation
First A1C -
What is A1C? It's a blood level that kind of gives a picture of how blood sugars have been for the past several months. When Ollie was diagnosed, it was over 10. At his first appointment it was 9 something. At his appointment this month, it was 6.6! I've always heard under 7 is great... however, that isn't for a preschooler. It's too low.. who would have thought?? His goal is 7.5-8. He's apparently having lows at night. Have you ever attempted to wake up a sleeping child to force feed them candy or chocolate milk?? No?? Yeah, me either until this year :P
This was Ollie being forced to eat a Starburst. The rest of his appointment went well, however. No changes to his doses or anything.
Next up - the pool.
Any summer activity is a challenge for glucose levels. Happily, he seems to be doing well. We spend a decent amount of time in the water. Yesterday, it thundered (boo!) while we were there and if you've ever been to a public pool you know you have to get out for 15 or so minutes to make sure it doesn't storm. We (we met 2 of my BFFs and their kids there) decided to wait it out and went over to the playground beside it. There was another little boy playing, who I guess asked Ollie about his bracelet. Ollie, being the champ he is said "Oh, it's my bracelet. I can't take it off. I'm diabetes" Well, close kid. Good enough to make this momma proud. I think the kid moved on and didn't question him anymore.
Lastly, vacation. I'm so glad for all my new D friends who have given me so many links and information about traveling. Here's to hoping the Dulles TSA agents don't question us (most people have said they have no issues, possibly a swab of meds to make sure they don't give off a toxic substance or something?) and Ollie holds ok on the plane. We're flying to IAD to LAX, then to PDX (for those non flying people [which I am one of you, I'm just pretending to be in the know because I know these acronyms ;)] that's Dulles (Wash DC) to Los Angeles,CA to Portland, OR). The first flight is the one I'm worried about, because it's the longest at about 5 hours. Thankfully I found out we can take food past security, just not liquid (although, because of the D we probably could, but I don't want to chance it and we CAN buy drinks. It's not a necessity for lows, we have options.) I'm planning on taking several snacks for each kid, along with new activities.
Now, just pray for my sanity and upper arm strength through the airport.
What is A1C? It's a blood level that kind of gives a picture of how blood sugars have been for the past several months. When Ollie was diagnosed, it was over 10. At his first appointment it was 9 something. At his appointment this month, it was 6.6! I've always heard under 7 is great... however, that isn't for a preschooler. It's too low.. who would have thought?? His goal is 7.5-8. He's apparently having lows at night. Have you ever attempted to wake up a sleeping child to force feed them candy or chocolate milk?? No?? Yeah, me either until this year :P
Next up - the pool.
Any summer activity is a challenge for glucose levels. Happily, he seems to be doing well. We spend a decent amount of time in the water. Yesterday, it thundered (boo!) while we were there and if you've ever been to a public pool you know you have to get out for 15 or so minutes to make sure it doesn't storm. We (we met 2 of my BFFs and their kids there) decided to wait it out and went over to the playground beside it. There was another little boy playing, who I guess asked Ollie about his bracelet. Ollie, being the champ he is said "Oh, it's my bracelet. I can't take it off. I'm diabetes" Well, close kid. Good enough to make this momma proud. I think the kid moved on and didn't question him anymore.
Lastly, vacation. I'm so glad for all my new D friends who have given me so many links and information about traveling. Here's to hoping the Dulles TSA agents don't question us (most people have said they have no issues, possibly a swab of meds to make sure they don't give off a toxic substance or something?) and Ollie holds ok on the plane. We're flying to IAD to LAX, then to PDX (for those non flying people [which I am one of you, I'm just pretending to be in the know because I know these acronyms ;)] that's Dulles (Wash DC) to Los Angeles,CA to Portland, OR). The first flight is the one I'm worried about, because it's the longest at about 5 hours. Thankfully I found out we can take food past security, just not liquid (although, because of the D we probably could, but I don't want to chance it and we CAN buy drinks. It's not a necessity for lows, we have options.) I'm planning on taking several snacks for each kid, along with new activities.
Now, just pray for my sanity and upper arm strength through the airport.
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