Can drastic highs and lows hurt??

[lenashoe]

Yes  this is my third question in a row but I have had a very disapointing day with our team of Drs and upon doing my own research i fell upon this web site and got more info in 20 mins of surfing around than I have gotten the whole three months we have been diagnoised!  So thanks everyone!!!!!!!!  My son is 10 and we have only been (type 1) diabetic for 3 months.  He and I are both very scared and have a gazillion questions that no one can seem to answer!  We have highs of 300 and then an hour later have 40s.  This seems to happen at least once a day.  I have asked nurses, Drs and even EMT friends of mine if these drastic changes can in some way hurt him.  They all seem to say no but it dosent feel like that is the right answer.  How can huge jumps like that not damage his little body in some way?  

[lenashoe]

Wow thats great!  I am an art teacher!  Love the kiddos too!  Well I have to say that getting on these sites have helped me so much more than Drs.  So what I am getting from alot of people is "regulation" is something that may never happen, which is actually very comforting because I was so fixed on geting that target  number!   We are in Texas. A small town outside of Houston called Highlands!  Thanks so much for all you comments!  Any info from some one who really knows is soooooo much appreciated!  Lena

[venustiana]

Don't be so hard on yourself. Your body changes and what works today or this week may not work next week. My sugar is a roller coaster even with the pump. Sometimes is a matter of trial and error. I can have lows for one week and next week is all highs. I can't understand it and it's frustrating. If you are in Tx I really like my doctor I can find out about a good doctor for children. I have 2 nephews 20 and 23 that became diabetics at 6 and 4. The 23 yrs old is also autistic so you can imagine all the complications he's had. My brother and sister in law were always very strong and determined to have the best care for the kids. Keep me posted, I love kids, I teach 3 yr olds after 22 yrs of teaching Kindergarteners and first graders.

[lenashoe]

Thanks!  The big problem is the Dr. was from  Texas Childrens Hospital!  We are in search of a new one!   So they told us we were out of the honey moon period but is it possiable we were wrong?  And if his pancreas is still working a bit am I messing him up by giving him a lunch time shot!   ARGGG!  I am not smart enough for this!!!!!  :< (

[venustiana]

Hi, I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was 17 months old and I'm 46 now. First of all, you should try a different doctor. One that is specialized in children. There is a reason why your son is having that problem and a good doctor should be able to figure it out. I can think of few things: he is growing, his pancreas is working off and on , maybe he is cheating  his diet (after all he is a kid, I did that quite a few times and my parents didn't know), maybe he needs a different kind of insulin. I wish you and your son the best!

[Zoelula]

In the long run, yes, yo-yo numbers can do damage. In light of your other post about your endo's dismissal of your concerns, I would seek another doctor! I've also sent you a private message with another suggestion.