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There are other changes as well.
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Moving on with the current of the years.
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It's time to move on and move forward.
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Yesterday, we received some news that wasn't so good. Travis was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. He has to give himself 5 insulin shots a day and check his blood sugar level at least 3 times a day.
Within a two week period, he lost about 30 pounds, his eye sight went haywire, he lost his appetite, couldn't get enough liquids and constantly going to the bathroom. Basically, he felt like crap. When I went to see him last weekend, he didn't look real well, but his roommate had a terrible cold and he said he felt like he was getting it from him. After a few phone calls to the doctor he was set up for an appointment on Thursday. Within 4 hours on Thursday, we saw the family doctor and then a specialist. It's still kind of a shock. His lifestyle has been altered greatly and he's really depressed. He's thinking about dropping out of college this semester to learn his schedule for his shots and study as much as he can about this disease. I'm not sure what he'll do. One of the things he asked me on the way home from the doctor was, "I wonder how we'll keep the insulin cool when we go to Disney in December?"
Please keep us in your thoughts over the next week. Alot of decisions will be made. Hopefully, they will be the right ones.
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That's one big life-changing announcement.
It is controlable. My Dad has Type 1, and monitors himself daily, plus does insulin and some sort of new inhaleable drug.
When he went to WDW with us, he took the insulin on the plane in a thermal carrying case especially for it (they will allow it on the plane - it's a medication) and then WDW will bring a fridge into the room at the resort if there isn't one already. You won't be charged for it since you'll need it for medical reasons. Dad used his portable thing for in the parks too.
Have Travis talk to his pharmacist about it - they are usually much more informed about storage and transport of meds than Dr.s.
Also, see if there is a support group for newly diagnosed young adults in your area. It may help.
And, lots of Pixies to you and especially to Travis. It's not great news, but it is liveable with some modifications.
One of my good friends from high school was diagnosed with Type 1 when she was 31. It was a lifestyle change certainly, but one she learned to live with. She's now on an insulin pump, which she says is much easier, but I don't think you get to go on those right away!
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. She's now on an insulin pump, which she says is much easier, but I don't think you get to go on those right away!
I would check into these. I know a 18 year old that has had one for about 4 or so years. He found out that he had it and then about a year later they came out with this where he could use it. Good luck to your son, and tell him not to drop out of college over this.
Luckily nowadays they're coming up with more and more ways to get insulin and hopefully soon daily injections will become irradicated.
Look for some gel packs that you can freeze and thus carry in a fanny pack/backpack when you go to WDW. I always take them to work as they keep my cokes in my bag cold.....and every morning they go back in the freezer to become frozen again.
Yesterday, we received some news that wasn't so good. Travis was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. He has to give himself 5 insulin shots a day and check his blood sugar level at least 3 times a day.
Within a two week period, he lost about 30 pounds, his eye sight went haywire, he lost his appetite, couldn't get enough liquids and constantly going to the bathroom. Basically, he felt like crap. When I went to see him last weekend, he didn't look real well, but his roommate had a terrible cold and he said he felt like he was getting it from him. After a few phone calls to the doctor he was set up for an appointment on Thursday. Within 4 hours on Thursday, we saw the family doctor and then a specialist. It's still kind of a shock. His lifestyle has been altered greatly and he's really depressed. He's thinking about dropping out of college this semester to learn his schedule for his shots and study as much as he can about this disease. I'm not sure what he'll do. One of the things he asked me on the way home from the doctor was, "I wonder how we'll keep the insulin cool when we go to Disney in December?"
Please keep us in your thoughts over the next week. Alot of decisions will be made. Hopefully, they will be the right ones.
Thanks so much - Regina
1. and to Travis as he learns to adjust his lifestyle.
3. WDW will provide a free refrigerator in the value resorts (the others have free ones. ) Ask housekeeping and they will provide a sharps container. And the new 'Open Mouse' guide indicates that insulin can be left at the first aid stations (or he can carry one of those portable cooling sets).
4. Almost all restaurants have some sugar free alternatives (and the ice cream carts usually have it even if there is not a sign.
5. I also recommend joining the American Diabetes Assn (American Diabetes Association Home Page). You can get discounts on cookbooks etc., and the magazines will help you learn to cope with this lifelong inconvenience>
To Travis: Don't give up college time for this. You CAN do it! Do some training with roomates (you Dr. will tell what to watch for high or low blood sugar.) (I am a type II that takes insulin). The student health center will also provide assistance.
Diabetes runs in my dad's family. I know for certain there are some great options for transporting medications and keeping them with you throughout the day. I'd say it's pretty much standard equipment - a diabetes kit - for those who require injections.
One thing he should be aware of is cuts, scrapes, and scratches. Diabetics have a tendency to either heal improperly or have small cuts turn into bad infections that can literally become life-threatening. My grandfather lost the lower portion of one leg because of a heel spur that wouldn't heal and became severely infected. (We call him Peg-leg Popop now. )
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