Need some advice

soremom · #1 (**permalink**) 01-02-2005, 07:49 PM

Recently my 3 yr old asked me to test him. I thought it would be a good thing for him to understand better what he sees me do constantly. It was about an hour after he ate, it was 170. This made me more than a little nervous, but I know one test doesn't mean anything.

Re-tested a day or two later, about 2 hrs after eating, and it was 135. Still not were I want it. I have tested him about 3-4 times first thing in the morning and it is between 89-90's, which I believe is where it should be.

I was reading some posts on another site, and some information taken from the Joslin site was used. It stated for non-diabetic morning bgs of 60-100 could be beginning (best word I can think of) of diabetes or pre-diabetes. Has anyone else heard this or read it somewhere? I went to the Joslin site and could not find that. Reading this made me more than a little scared.

I go to the dr in the next couple weeks and was planning on talking to her and taking a few more readings. He has no obvious symptoms, other than I think he could use a little fat on him. I am debating if I should call and get an appointment with me or just wait and talk to her. Any suggestions would be helpful. I don't want to over-reacting, this is the last thing I would want to share with him, but this is my baby.

Maybe I just needed to get this off of my chest. I realy haven't said anything to anyone in my family, don't want to upset and worry them if it is nothing. We have enough problems with my father right now and I know it would not be good for my mom.

Thanks for any help or ideas, something to ease my mind would be wonderful, lol.

Kim

TAutry · #2 (**permalink**) 01-02-2005, 08:52 PM

Kim,

I understand your concerns very well. I haven't tested my one-year-old yet, but his doctor has been made aware of my diabetes and other medical concerns. My wife, my mother and I have all looked Ian up and down for any sign of anything. You can bet that at the first sign of diabetes or anything else, he will be going to the doctor to be checked out.

You are correct, it may be nothing. Then again it may not. For your own peace of mind and for his health, I would encourage you to get an appointment for your son or take him to yours.

Keep us posted on what you decide and what you find out.

Travis

soremom · #3 (**permalink**) 01-02-2005, 09:31 PM

Thanks Travis, I know I over react when it comes to my boys. I talked to my dr about having them tested, she said just watch for the signs, any problem bring them in. I will probably do that just to help me sleep

Kim

Dewey · #4 (**permalink**) 01-02-2005, 10:38 PM

Hi Kim,

I completely agree with Travis. Even if you find it's nothing, it's better to go and get good news, then to Not go and have potential problems down the road. It is definitely wise of you to set up an appt. and take your little one with you next time you go to the doctor. Here's hoping he's a-ok, and that all turns out well.

Dewey

Shalyndria · #5 (**permalink**) 01-02-2005, 10:53 PM

I, like the others, don't think you're overreacting at all, Kim. I think you're being a great parent

I can't add anything else to what's been said, and I'll be keeping my finger's crossed that all goes well. Keep us updated and let us know how it turns out!

Shy

nantomsuethom · #6 (**permalink**) 01-03-2005, 05:50 AM

Kim, I say ditto to all of these posts. For peace of mind you should take your son to be checked out. Once you have him checked out it will be on an official record and they will at least have a base line for future monitoring.

I pray that he is diabetes free.

Keep us posted.

archimeech · #7 (**permalink**) 01-03-2005, 05:56 AM

Kim, you're not over reacting. You're being a caring loving mother. nothing wrong with that. I do the same with my 2 kids. It just scares me to death that, one day, they may have to deal with all the stuff we do. Keep it up, honey. You're doing what's best for him.
Meech

Littlebit63_99 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-03-2005, 06:19 AM

Kim,

I have two young adult daughters.......20 and 21. I tested them a couple times a year throughout their lives.........if I had ever gotten a "high" reading....I would have taken them straight in.

You are not being paranoid.......you are just being a good parent.

Take the little one in and get some peace of mind.........just like everyone else said here. And do keep us posted.

soremom · #9 (**permalink**) 01-03-2005, 07:29 AM

Thanks everyone for you support. I am getting ready to call to see when my appt is, either the 6th or 13th, and if I can take him with me. Even if they say no he needs his own appt, I probably will take him. If he had other symptoms or change in behavior I would have taken him straight to the er, so far there are no other symptoms.

Kim

Belinda · #10 (**permalink**) 01-03-2005, 09:58 AM

Kim like everyone has said...your not being paranoid ...your just being a GREAT mom. Here is keeping fingers cross that it is nothing and that he just ate too many holiday goodies.

rzrbks · #11 (**permalink**) 01-03-2005, 10:25 AM

Since my father-in-law is T1, I even test my wife occasionally

soremom · #12 (**permalink**) 01-03-2005, 07:23 PM

I have decided I will just take him with me, I am not going to wait to another appt with him. He has been running in the 130's tonight, he likes to pick at his dinner during the evening, won't eat it all at once. He is my live wire. I am going to keep testing him till we go to the drs, luckily he is letting me without a fight.

Kim

am1977 · #13 (**permalink**) 01-03-2005, 07:31 PM

Hey Kim,

I don't blame you for being concerned, I think most parents would be. I would take him in to see a doctor and get him checked out. If it turns out that he is fine, great! Then at least you can ease your mind and not worry so much. Hopefully, that will be the case. If not and does turn out to be something, then you know and can deal with it from there. And I know it's hard not to worry, but if he your worries are confirmed, I still think he will be in good hands having you around and having you to educate and help him along the way.

I wish you both the best

Let us know how everything turns out. +

duck · #14 (**permalink**) 01-03-2005, 09:05 PM

I wouldn't worry at all about it; There are many factors that are screened for pre-diabetes (isn't there a thread around here on C-Peptides?), and blood sugar level is just one. Even in "normal" people, after-meal blood sugars can be higher (the phrase "sugar high" is not meant to describe a diabetic, after all). And "normal" people can have hypoglycemic episodes, so if you can have one extreme, you can have the other and still be "normal". Plus, we're talking about a child, so all bets are off as to what is "normal".

soremom · #15 (**permalink**) 01-04-2005, 07:40 PM

I was going to just take Tyler to the drs with me, but decided I better make him his own appt. Since mine is just a check up, they wouldn't have enough time to spend with him. The did get him in on the 20th, which I was glad I have to take the day off as the babysitter can't watch him that day. It will also give me a chance to get a few more bgs on him.

If there is any change or they spike higher I will take him to the er, right now they seem to want to stay in the 130's except for mornings.

He is actually taking the testing well, we do it together. If he hadn't asked me to do it, I may not have realized something could be wrong. He is a tough little guy, though all the stress is giving me a nice headache.

I will let you know how the appt goes or if there is a change. I am trying to keep good thoughts, but he is my baby. This is one disease I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.

Kim