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02/07/10 08:24 PM

"My daughter is 10yrs old and has limited herself eating carbs. I know she is hungry but won't eat cause she doesn't want a bigger shot. Any ideas?"
Asked By: brownsue  
Category: Children's Issues

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She already gets an insulin shot before each meal but wont eat that much cause she doesnt want a shot bigger then like 5 units

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02/08/10 08:50 PM

I would definitely suggest you speak with your daughter's diabetes doctor and nurse educator to help you know how to handle this situation. It is not uncommon for kids on multiple daily injections to want to avoid eating more carbs so they don't have to take any more shots than they have too. Potentially an insulin pump could help with this problem, but you'd need to discuss this as an option for your daugher. In addition, the fact that your daughter doesn't want to take more than 5 units at a time is concerning, especially since as she gets older her insulin requirements will increase and she will at some point require larger doses. She could benefit talking to her doctor/nurse or a psychologist to help her understand that it doesn't mean she has done something wrong if her doses increase, just that her body is requiring more insulin. In addtion, by age 10 many girls are starting to be aware of body image and they can become preoccupied with weight and watching what they eat. So, you need to be aware of potential eating disorders as well, especially since they occur frequently in girls with diabetes.
Answered By: Shannon Lyles
Accreditations: BSN, RN, CDE
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02/16/10 12:39 PM

My son is 10 years old and is Type 1 diabetic since Nov. 2007. He rarely takes more that 5 units of Humalog at meal time and usually it is around 3 units. He takes one unit of Humalog for every carb unit. His dietician recommends he eats around 3-4 carb units at a meal. Have you talked to a dietician or a diabetes educator? They will help you determine what your daughter should be eating without going hungry and not having to take as much insulin. Hope this helps you.
Answered By: gabrieljcarlson
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02/16/10 09:20 AM

Something you both may consider is reading up on a diabetologist by the name of Dr. Richard K. Bernstein. One of the few Endocrinologists that, also, has had Type 1 since he was 12 (and still has all his toes!!! at over 75 years old :-) ) If she insists on limiting her carbohydrates in order to limit her insulin, he has a way that, he says, is a healthy way to do to. Thus far it had worked for me. The information is something that you can bring with you to discuss with her endocrinologist.
Answered By: MomOfTwins
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