My son uses the Medtronic pump and it does show IOB, but it's called "Active Insulin." When giving a bolus if he presses act until he gets to the Estimate Details screen, then you scroll down until you see "Active Ins." Or you can push the ESC arrow when on the home screen and scroll down where you can also find the active insulin. HTH.

First, I'm really sorry. I know it's not the end of the world, but it does certainly change things. If you have any questions or anything you can PM me. My oldest son was diagnosed when he was 2 years old. He's 9 now. We have no history in our family so we were shocked when he was diagnosed! I agree that one of the most helpful resources is the Children with Diabetes forum. We fought pretty hard in the beginning to get our son on the pump. After an insurance fight, we were able to get him pumping after about 3 months. It was so hard to manage in the beginning especially trying to guess how the Lantus would react throughout the day. The pump is SO much easier, in my opinion. Unfortunately, we haven't been able to get insurance approval for the CGMS. Eventually you'll all find your groove and it will become your new normal. It takes some time for everything to settle down though. Let me know if you need anything.

I thought the show was great! We did let the kids stay up to watch it and everyone enjoyed it.

Canidae is a high quality food that is more budget friendly. That's what we feed our dog. She loves it!

No advice, but I totally understand. Anxiety is a horrible thing.

My son has type 1 diabetes too. I think a lower carb diet is fine for people with type 1 diabetes and likely preferable long-term over a higher carb diet. As others have already said, it is really about understanding how to match the insulin to the carbs consumed. I would also specifically ask the doctor about whether there is any concern for a very low carb diet and build up of ketones. I know in the past I had heard that people with type 1 diabetes have to be careful about very low carb diets that produce large amounts ketones in the body due to DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis), but I never saw anything scientific about the topic so that's why I suggest asking the doctor. Oh and by doctor do you mean an endocrinologist? If he's not going to an endo then I'd really recommend helping him find one. Usually regular MDs aren't as knowledgeable about the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. An endo would be able to teach him how to fully manage his diabetes and how to adjust insulin for carbs, etc. Good luck!

My MIL gave us the Sleep Number bed for our wedding gift. I absolutely hate it!! I had horrible hip and back pain. For me, it was like sleeping on an air mattress even with the pillow top. My husband, on the other hand, loved it! I think that is the way it goes--either you'll love it or hate it.

I loved the ninth doctor, but it did take me a few episodes to figure out why people love the show. I thought the first episode was just corny and weird, the second episode was still weird although I liked it a little better, but the 3rd episode had me hooked. I don't know what it is about Dr. Who that got me, but I'm totally into it now! I'm into the 3rd season and while I didn't think I would love David Tennant as the Doctor (I really liked Eccleston), he has grown on me! My advice is to give it at least 3-4 episodes before deciding if it's for you or not. I'm glad I kept watching!

Just wanted to mention that HCG levels rise much slower once they reach a certain point. Here's a chart and info about HCG levels: http://www.babymed.com/hcg-level-in-early-pregnancy. Thinking of you and your daughter. I know the waiting is difficult.

My kids really enjoyed listening to Pippi Longstocking.

I had a rough time with postpartum anxiety after my dd was born. I'd love to have another baby, but I'm terrified I would have that experience again. I thought I was seriously losing my mind. It felt totally hormone related. I was great until my dd started sleeping through the night at 8 weeks old then just before my menstrual cycle returned, I lost it with anxiety. I thought I was dying from something and that I would lose my mind in the process. I tried zoloft, which only intensified everything. I stopped the zoloft and eventually the anxiety slowly decreased. Although I'm a different person after the whole experience, I no longer have the major anxiety. Has anyone gone on to have more kids after a bad bout of postpartum anxiety? Did it get worse with each child or did you find better ways to manage it? I'm definitely interested in hearing more about how magnesium helps and which shot postpartum contains hormones.

Cool! Thanks!

I figured there would be a lot of history lovers here and someone might enjoy this cookbook. I just got it myself so I have no idea if the recipes are good, but I thought it looked kind of fun! Of course, you can't beat free! Here's the amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/History-Lovers-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B00AZMT61M?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals&ascsubtag=kaRAzLtUEeKt0s7YjoC7kwC2w5_47dY3_0_0_0

Is it really a big deal? I can't imagine why it would really matter in the grand scheme of things. If the kid identifies more with the homeschool group then what's the big deal if he's allowed to have a ceremony with them. As for those who say that public school wouldn't allow it, I guess I would say that most homeschoolers prefer not to think of themselves as being run just like public school. Does it hurt anyone to allow the kid to be a part of the ceremony? Would it make a kid happy? I'd let him participate.

My husband has cystic acne too and he tried a lot of different remedies, but the only thing that seems to consistently work is sulfur ointment. We get this one from amazon. It's cheap and it also helps me with my rosacea. We just wash our faces at night and apply a thin layer of the sulfur and leave it on overnight. Sorry you have to deal with it! I know how difficult it is to manage. My husband used to get all kinds of comments from people about it and he was very self-conscience. It's pretty rare for him to break out anymore as long as he's consistent with the sulfur. ETA: I forgot to mention that he also uses Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar as a face wash/astringent. I guess it's the combination of vinegar and sulfur that does the trick for him.

My oldest son was diagnosed when he was 2 years old. He's 7 now and in a few weeks we'll be celebrating his 5 year diabetes anniversary. My husband and I have made a strict rule of ourselves to never act like diabetes is a big deal in front of our son. We want him to know that everyone has things that make them different and one of his things is diabetes, but it's not the end of the world. We realize, of course, there are hard days, but we try to make sure that we focus on how grateful we are that usually we have the tools to keep him healthy. It's so hard in the beginning, but I swear you will find a new normal. The pump goes a long way to making diabetes less burdensome. Whenever I feel down about diabetes I remember that we are so lucky that our kids were diagnosed with diabetes in this day and age because less than 100 years ago it was a death sentence. I'm so sorry you, your daughter and your family are forced to adjust to this new lifestyle. You'll come to find out that diabetes is just so predictably unpredictable in kids that you will always be adjusting and figuring it out as you go. Just when I think we've got it figured out, it changes again. So is life I suppose! If you ever want to watch an interesting documentary to learn how insulin was discovered (probably without young kids watching since it does show some graphic images of the poor children wasting away before insulin's discovery), here's a link to The Story of Insulin: . ETA: Whoa, I didn't know it would post the link like that. Oh well, I don't know how to fix it!

I grew up in a little town outside of Syracuse. I agree with the PP about good school districts, but would also add Cazenovia to the list of very good schools. Taxes are high by comparison to other parts of the country. I don't think housing prices are ridiculously high so the higher taxes kind of even it out. Now, I live just outside Rochester, NY and I do prefer it to Syracuse, but there are still things that I miss about Syracuse. Overall, it's a nice area (in my opinion), but depending on the town you live in it can be a little pricey, but not that bad! The landscapes are beautiful and there is decent skiing if you are into that. Having grown up there, I don't think the snow is that big of a deal, but that is certainly dependent on where you're coming from. I think most people tend to love it or hate it!

Excessive urination will usually accompany the excessive thirst with diabetes. The pediatrician would be able to check her glucose level in the office. I think for peace of mind that you should get her checked. Type 1 diabetes can quickly lead to something called DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis), which is life threatening. Having type 1 diabetes in your family does increase the risk of it so it is possible although I wouldn't be too worried at this point. My oldest son was diagnosed at 2 years old and when they say excessive drinking and urinating, they really aren't exaggerating. He was literally blowing out of diapers with pee and begging for water! Type 1 diabetes is certainly something you want to catch sooner rather than later. I hope you daughter is fine and just going through a phase, but get her checked to be sure!

I've heard good things about Airnb. It's similar to booking a hotel since you go through the Airnb website, but you are renting individuals' homes or apartments. You can find places all over the world and from what I've seen, many are reasonably priced. https://www.airbnb.com/s/Lake-Geneva--Rivaz--Switzerland?af=173684&c=cat_par_bnb_topic&guests=3&checkin=06%2F01%2F2013&checkout=06%2F03%2F2013

I see people mentioning that insurance companies are stating the AHCA as the increase in premiums, but I have a hard time trusting that the insurance companies are just hurting so badly. It makes sense to me that given that insurance companies are not happy about ObamaCare they are trying to add a political swing to their rate increases. They are always blaming something external for the increases in insurance cost for individuals while increasing their profits ridiculously every year!

I pinned them too! Thanks for the recipe. They look yummy!

That is exactly what I think of when I hear Albania!!

My son was diagnosed at 2 years old. We caught it fairly early and he wasn't in DKA at the time diagnosis. He was drinking LOTS of water and blowing out disposable diapers. It took me a little bit to put symptoms of the tiredness, thirst, excessive urination, grumpiness all together. Young kids tend to decline faster than older children and adults. I am always super vigilant when anyone has asked my opinion about whether someone who is showing possible signs of diabetes should be checked. Absolutely! It's such a simple, cheap, easy test and it will ease any worries if there is nothing going on. If it is diabetes, the sooner it is caught the better. DKA can develop very rapidly. If you know someone who has a diabetes, just use their glucose monitor. If you don't know anyone, go to urgent care or the pediatrician first thing in the morning--UNLESS, she starts showing signs of major lethargy, breath that smells like magic markers, or any other increase in other symptoms in which case take her to the ER.

Well, I'm certainly not the best housemaker, but it's not filthy either. We definitely have too much clutter by most people's standards, but it's not hoarding or anything. Just little things here and there. I think there is a big difference between filth and floors that are not perfectly clean. It's actually better for children to not live in such a sterile environment because it helps build up their immune system and prevent allergies. Here's an article that discusses it for anyone interested. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/health/27brod.html

I'm not sure about listeria, but I do know a bit about salmonella. The reason fruits and vegetables are now being contaminated with salmonella is due to contact with animal carcasses or feces. Contaminated irrigation water, manure, run-off water from animal agribusiness farms, etc. are able to find their way to fruits and vegetables. Since most animal agribusiness farms do not allow the animals to graze and they are kept in filthy conditions (especially living in very close quarters and surrounded by feces), things like salmonella are highly prevalent.