4 years, 1 month and counting

Made it through another diabetes appointment--- totally unexpected, but Hannah had annual labs drawn today. Typically we do it the begnning of the year, but last year was in March, so they figured it would be good to do today instead of wait until April this year.....It was good and bad-- Hannah didn't have 3 months to fret about it and didn't get upset UNTIL she heard we were doing it today. Last year was aweful in that she had herself so worked up on the way and such too. It went much better this year and they numbed her arms up , but she still was quite upset and said it hurt just as bad. A1C --6.5% Vitamin D deficient from last year , so we will see what the result is this year, but have her on a script of 50,000 units of Vitamin D that she will take once a month. Higher vitamin D levels will help her utilize her insulin better.

All in all she is still doing very well.  Diabetes management is pretty well under control, we just changed her lunch setting slightly. 

Talked about trying different site areas, since the butt area  is starting with some slight scar tissue.  Still to thin in the stomach area, but may move up higher on the bum or hip area.

We got a new Ketone testing meter that tests ketones in the blood-- which ketones pick up much quicker in the blood vs the urine. Might explain some of the tummy aches she has after high blood sugars.  We have never tested postive for ketones in the urine since she was diagnosed, and I rarely remember to test for ketones, but with the blood meter we now have another better option.

--Her weight continues to climb-- every 3 months she is a pound or 2 heavier, 77lbs and 4' 10" tall still thin, but growing well. We need to work on her nutrition, but she rarely likes to deviate from her normal foods.  We try and that's all we can do but it's frustrating.

 

She is still enjoying dance  and learning the flute, and starts JO Volleyball in February and is really looking forward to practicing and playing some games and tournaments. 

 

The Walk to Cure Diabetes is coming up in Feb 23 at the Mall of America and she always looks forward to that day...it's an awesome day of support focusing on Hannah and what she deals with daily.  Consider a donation to JDRF online  www.walk.jdrf.org  or send us a check made out to JDRF.    

JDRF Fundraising for the Walk to Cure Diabetes

Greetings-- Happy New Year!!

Wanted to post in advance about my upcoming JDRF fundraising/garage sale in May.  Exact date to be determined, but it will be early May or possibly late April.  JDRF has a Walk to Cure Diabetes in Appleton, WI mid May which we will be attending, and last years attempt to raise more funds for JDRF was, in my terms, a great success, with my first annual garage/bake/plant sale.   I want to add crafts this year and know many talented people who I know would help out with donating crafts and baked goods to sell to benefit JDRF.  This is your heads up to start planning.  It doesn't have to be alot,  just a small sample of items, or baked goods would be helpful.  Looking for a good variety more than anything this year and we can see what items sell well.  I made about $140 last year with just plant and baked goods...this year I want to expand our efforts to benefit JDRF research and help all those living with type 1 diabetes. 

Also if you live in MN, and ever go to Casey's for gas or otherwise, consider stopping inside and they are helping JDRF raise funds with donations.  Your name goes on a paper sneaker for $1.  Every dollar matters!!  :)  Consider making a donation to our family team as well either online at  http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?px=1003242&fr_id=2141&pg=personal, or send a check made out to JDRF to:    PO BOX 294 Dassel, MN 55325.

Will take all donations of garage sale items, plants -- indoor or outdoor--(please have potted somehow), baked goods, and crafts.  Will keep those interested in helping out updated on the exact dates. 

Thanks for the help and support.
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