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02/18/10 05:41 PM

"my nephew is just over 2 years old, and was diagnosed with type 1, 9 months ago. is this unusual, and is this young onset indicative of other issues?"
Asked By: kellypat  
Category: Children's Issues

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his sugar levels never seem to have leveled, as i understand this is common, but it just seems the right things aren't being done...i read he should be taken to a pediatric endocrinologist specializing in toddlers, as opposed to pediatric endocrinologists treating infants - young adults. we live close enough to quite a few major medical centers, but none seem to have the toddler specialty as an option. also, he recently was diagnosed with the flu and was told by the pediatrician in the emeregency room to give him gatorade. my brother and sister-in-law did, now his sugar is up and down close to 500???

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02/26/10 09:05 AM

Type 1 diabetes is on the rise, and not as uncommon in toddlers as it once was. My son was just 17 months old at diagnosis. I would strongly reccommend a pediatric endocrinologist. It helped us immensely to deal with all of the issues that come up, like the flu and other illnesses that cause blood sugars to rise, and make the child suseptible to dehydration as well. We went to the Joslin Center in Boston; I'm sure you have some fine doctors in your area. One great way to find others who have had success in your area is to join blogs like childrenwithdiabetes and others. Good luck to the family; mine is doing well, as I'm sure yours will be.
Answered By: susan sloane
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03/26/10 07:49 AM

The diagnoses of type 1 in someone so young is always sad for me to hear. My daughter was diagnosed at age 5. She is 9 years old now. I wish someone would have told me that the goal should be to preserve her working beta cells because the pancreas can regenerate. To do this you limit or better yet cut out all sweets. After all he relies on you to provide him food. Switch over to no sugar added almond, coconut or rice milk. If your supermarket doesn't carry it talk to the manager or try another store. Research the paleo diet. make green smoothies, coconut, rice, or almond milk, blended with spinach, brocolli, or other greens and a atouch of fruit to make it taste nice. Kids love drinking green things! Stay away from additives such as aspartame(in most yogurts, and chewing gum) and artificial sweeteners except stevia. Your grandson has a darn good chance of either beating diabetes or living a long and healthy life with minimal impact of diabetes if his little body has the right tools. And the next time your little guy needs electrolytes have sea salt on hand- a pinch of this in water will help alot. Also whole foods carries an electrolyte drink with 0 carbs.
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03/11/10 12:21 PM

My grandson is 2yrs. 4months old and was diagnosed with type 1 about two months ago. In researching I also was surprised at the number of kids being diagnosed. I have only found a few this young and would love to meet other people in my area with the same situation.He does go to a pediatric endocrinologist that treats all ages. His blood sugars have been somewhat erratic which happens in the honeymoon phase. I care for him through the day when the parents work. I live in Tempe, Az. Barb
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