[BriOnH]

Originally Posted by Tatermom

This is the first problem we've had with her pulling out the pump. I think we need to train her to be more sensitive to her pump. She was vaguely aware that something was wrong, but too groggy to respond. I want to get her to come to us no matter what time of night.

Thanks for all of your support. Good to see you Cinnabon!

So unfair kids have to go through this. At the same time I suppose it's better as an infant so it's like second nature to them and they don't have to recondition themselves, but everytime I read or hear a story like this, about what a child has to go through with diabetes, it just breaks my heart.

[notme]

Glad Taylor is doing so well. Heck if I was five, I would be melodramatic too. This is tough stuff for a little kid.

Hope she remains feeling better!!!!

[MJM]

Alisha, What a horrible thing to happen to you. Great that everything worked out well in the end. I do know that the test meter that I use (Optium Xceed) has the ability to test for Ketones. I always have a box of Ketone Test Strips on hand in case of emergency. I think, if at all possible, that for a five year old it would be advisable to have these. Having a DKA is not nice and dealing with such a young child makes it so much more difficult to handle. I hope in the future she can avoid such incidents and wish you and Taylor all the best for the future. - Michael