tonite is not a good night

[kinev]

Originally posted by: aplefka
Was he born with diabetes? That's tough, I remember my mom and dad would never let me eat a lot of candy or sugary foods when I was little because they said I'd get diabetes. I never really think about it now whenever I eat stuff with a lot of sugar, but I couldn't imagine growing up with it.

Best of luck to your son.

That's not exactly how it works. There are two types of diabetes, Type I and Type II. Type I you are born with. It is an autoimmune disorder where your body attacks your own islets of langerhans in the pancreas and destroys those cells. Without these, your body cannot produce insulin, thusly the OP's son's pump. These people have diabetes through no fault of their own.

Type II can be prevented, although there is a strong genetic factor. Type II diabetics traditionally eat a lot of crappy food, don't get much exercise, and are almost always overweight. Type II is just a case of insulin sensitivity. Type II diabetics have had such high levels of glucose in their blood, that it takes more and more insulin for their cells to take any glucose in. Their body cannot keep up with the insulin production and people "become" type II diabetics. This can often be controlled with diet and exercise combined with weight loss. This requires effort, though, so many type II diabetics rely on medications.

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: kinev

Originally posted by: aplefka
Was he born with diabetes? That's tough, I remember my mom and dad would never let me eat a lot of candy or sugary foods when I was little because they said I'd get diabetes. I never really think about it now whenever I eat stuff with a lot of sugar, but I couldn't imagine growing up with it.

Best of luck to your son.

That's not exactly how it works. There are two types of diabetes, Type I and Type II. Type I you are born with. It is an autoimmune disorder where your body attacks your own islets of langerhans in the pancreas and destroys those cells. Without these, your body cannot produce insulin, thusly the OP's son's pump. These people have diabetes through no fault of their own.

Type II can be prevented, although there is a strong genetic factor. Type II diabetics traditionally eat a lot of crappy food, don't get much exercise, and are almost always overweight. Type II is just a case of insulin sensitivity. Type II diabetics have had such high levels of glucose in their blood, that it takes more and more insulin for their cells to take any glucose in. Their body cannot keep up with the insulin production and people "become" type II diabetics. This can often be controlled with diet and exercise combined with weight loss. This requires effort, though, so many type II diabetics rely on medications.

med student?

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

So is your son okay?

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: OREOSpeedwagon
So is your son okay?

he is fine. Last night was no fun though. Blood sugar checks every 3 hours doesnt leave much time for sleep.

 

[ShotgunSteven]

No way to pull the needle on the pump and switch over to syringes and regular injections for the duration?

 

[DurocShark]

Sorry to hear that man. Glad you got him home and made it through the night.

To those who suggest traditional injections... There's a reason for the pump. The kid's body is attacking the insulin as soon as it gets into his system. Hence the 3 hour blood sugar checks. An injection will help when the pump fails, but requires constant monitoring.

My mom has (had... she's ready to pass away and this is now a non-issue) diabetes which swings to hypoglycemia every few weeks. Freaky. Luckily she only ever once got bad enough for an insulin shot, but she had to watch it with regular blood sugar tests.

 

[ShotgunSteven]

Not everyone that uses a pump suffers from such a condition.

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: ShotgunSteven
Not everyone that uses a pump suffers from such a condition.

not true. Only people who require constant and permanent insulin are on the pump.

 

[alphazap]

Hmm, Hope your Son is doing OK now... just a few questions-- How old is your son and what pump is he on? what kind of problems were/are you having with the pump? is he on the cozmo pump or the minimed? just curious... being a diabetic myself and experienced all that... it can be rough but we all experience it and live through it just add it to the one of the many things you will go through... even more so with kids... I'am a counslor at a diabetic kids camp and wow insulin pumps are a great tool once all set up...

 

[monk3y]

Wish you and your son the best.

 

[tami]

glad he's doing better. how old is he?

hope he stays well and this never happens again.

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: alphazap
Hmm, Hope your Son is doing OK now... just a few questions-- How old is your son and what pump is he on? what kind of problems were/are you having with the pump? is he on the cozmo pump or the minimed? just curious... being a diabetic myself and experienced all that... it can be rough but we all experience it and live through it just add it to the one of the many things you will go through... even more so with kids... I'am a counslor at a diabetic kids camp and wow insulin pumps are a great tool once all set up...

My son is 8 and has been on the Animas pump for over a year now. The pump thought that it was clogged even though it wasnt.

Thanks for your kind words. We always make it through these tough times, and learn from them. I knew what had to be done, but dreaded it. We are off to get some lunch now.

 

[ShotgunSteven]

Originally posted by: rudeguy

Originally posted by: ShotgunSteven
Not everyone that uses a pump suffers from such a condition.

not true. Only people who require constant and permanent insulin are on the pump.

Not true, it depends on circumstances.

Glad to hear things are going better, Rudeguy.

 

[kinev]

Originally posted by: ShotgunSteven
Not everyone that uses a pump suffers from such a condition.

Ummmm. Why else would somebody use an insulin pump. Even people who abuse insulin for the weight loss benefits wouldn't go through the hassle/inconvienence of using a pump. They're pretty invasive, relatively speaking.
"Hey, kids! Who wants to get an unecessary insulin pump today?!?!"
"YAY!!!!!!!!"
Glad to hear that your son is okay.

 

[TitanDiddly]

I keep forgetting that you = GoodDad.

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: PhasmatisNox
I keep forgetting that you = GoodDad.

yep...that's me