Type 1 Diabetes
 

Does anyone have recipes that they have tried for a child who has just been diagnosed? There are many recipes available on the internet, but it would be nice to know which ones were a success, thanks.

I don't have any recipes off the top of my head but my daughter uses Nutella between frozen waffles to get the GD her required carbs for a quick breakfast before school. GD is 9 years old and also has celiac disease (can't have products with gluten).

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most type one ,,, main things to remeber is that carbs is a killer to us ( am diabetes} try to lower the carbs not only the sugars and read a lot on this is the number 1 helper to understand what can help and not to do ,,,,, the nutriens. nurse said not think about what u can`t have but what u can have ,,, and that has been a real big help ,,, good luck and don`t be afraid to ask this is a hard diease but we learn to deal with it and you can get thru it,,, And they can have snacks like ruffler poto*s chips ect things with no carbs not much on typing to make myself clear but remeber not what u can have but what u can have,.,

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Think protein! Peanut butter on celery sticks with raisins is "Ants on a Log". Or try the sugar free jello pudding, you can even freeze it. Good Luck!

You not only have to watch the carbs along with the sugar, you need to find out what effecdts the readings. I am type 2 and while I can eat a baked potato I cannot eat rice without soaring on the moniter. Most people can eat about anything they want in moderation.
I do know the green veggies are the best for all of us and you can stir fry with them. I do make my own soups and stews. Use a lot of chicken so that protein will be good. I do not fry a lot. Also remember that eating something 6 times a day is great for diabetics. I do not much use recipes so cannot help there.

As a school nurse, I try to convince the kids to eat nutritious mini meals if they need them, but actually, most of the kids just eat what is given at school and compensate for their carbs with their insulin. I have had children whose parents make them crazy with calling and worrying. Serve nutritious meals for your whole family, teach the child to recognize the symptoms of hyper and hypoglycemia, teach portion control, teach them to measure their own blood sugars and their own insulin. After they are proficient, just regular reminders about these things are necessary. Kids are really smart. Also, the doctor and his nurse will be great helpers with this disease. Please keep them posted on irregularities with the blood sugars. They can help lots. The poster Dizzy Dolly said it well when she said to think not about what you can't have but what you can have. Just remember to adjust your insulin when you do. This is important! ****If you have a type I diabetic child, please take all supplies that the school nurse asks for to school. Many school districts do not have monitors, or "extra" insulin, glucose tabs, or strips.**** Send your child to school with a bottle of water daily, as well as crackers, or other carb snack just in case they need it. Good luck.

Dear Thimblebug,
Your question is huge and I remember so well being in your shoes. My son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was three and a half years old. I was scared to death and had no idea what to feed him, do the injections or how I was going to manage this disease. There was so much to learn, to remember, to watch out for and on and on. Fortunately my sister went to the diabetes association and grabbed a suitcase full of brochures etc. and we listened very carefully to our doctors and educators. Oh how I wish you & I were neighbors! I would hold your hand and tell you that it will turn out okay. My son just turned 30! (How could I have a baby who is now 30?!!) and he is doing his medical internship at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle Washington. He and his darling little wife will leave there in June to start his residency at Stanford in July. He was a great athlete in high school and college, received excellent grades and has absolutely no signs of complications! (I am so stinkin proud of him I can't stand it!) This is an excellent website:
http://www.diabetes.org (BTW this website also has recipes that are real and well tested) It has information about every diabetic detail. I urge you to get involved with support groups and education opportunities as often as possible. Another great group is www.jdrf.org. That is Juvenile diabetes Research Foundation because type 1 or Juvenile Diabetes is a totally different disease than type 2. Everyone who happens to read this should educate themselves about diabetes for their own well being and for that of their family and friends. It wouldn't hurt to make a donation either because these diseases are very difficult and serious. They last a lifetime and there is no cure, YET! And to you Thumblebug, I send my prayers, hugs, offer encouragement and hope. God bless your child! Mary Ellen

Our bodies convert carbs into sugars. Therefore, it is best to learn about the 'good' and 'bad' sugars and aim to keep the levels even. It is the highs and lows that cause the damage to the organs. Therefore, eat regular meals, don't miss any meals and make sure to take snacks if extra exertion is planned. She will soon learn how long between meals and drinks etc. (I need to 'fill up' every 4 hours to keep happy). The books written by Doctor J. Brand Miller and her team have very good recipes.

Indeed. My doctor gave me the best advice many years ago. He was diabetic as well and he told me that diabetics have to watch 3 things: Salt, fat and sugar. It has been very useful advice, as whilst chocolate is low GI generally, it is obviously full of fat- and therefore, off the list! This can be applied to anything one eats.