Today is Nathanael's one year anniversary since diagnosis of diabetes. The diagnosis came completely out of left field. This past year we have learned so much about how our body functions.
The biggest lesson I've learned this past year is how much we take our bodies for granted. We learned how to count carbs, check blood sugars, and give shots. We have also learned that diabetes doesn't play fair. What works one day may not work the next. We have learned that there are some foods that Nathanael just can't eat. No matter how accurate we measure and take either the right amount of insulin or even more, his sugar still goes really high.
We can't just run out of the house without having supplies. We need to be prepared for anything. Nathanael needs to always have his pack that includes a tester, insulin, swabs, needles, water & glucose drinks for lows.
I don't limit Nathanael's food. He is a growing boy. He takes anywhere from 45-60 units of fast acting insulin a day. Then at night he takes 35 units of long acting insulin.
Monday we meet with our diabetes educator. Nathanael was given a pump by some very generous people. We are going to see if it will work for him. He is very excited. I am too. I hope we can stop chasing sugars and find another new normal.
This next year we will continue to learn about diabetes. In fact, we learn something everyday.
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