Physical Activity

I am struggling to figure out how physical activity affects Tate's glucose levels.  Yesterday was a rough day with his levels.  He was outside enjoying the nice weather.  I gave him carbs while he was playing and before going in for his nap and checked him quite frequently.  He was running on the lower side, so I kept giving him more carbs.  While he was napping, I checked him after an hour of sleeping and his BG was 120 (80-150 normal).  I checked him again 45 minutes later and he was 29...YES...I said 29!  My heart dropped.  I didn't panic, but you can't imagine the things that went through my mind in those next few seconds.  I immediately picked him up out of his bed and started to try to get him to wake up. I quickly gave him 15g of juice to try to start getting his BG back up.  Thank God Tate responded well.  He woke up, and willing sucked the juice right down.  Within 20 minutes, his BG was back within range.  This was the scariest and most emotional moment for me so far on our journey.  He has never been this low before, and I know the lower he goes, the riskier it is for him.  Needless to say, I am glad it is a rainy day today!  He is much calmer! 

However, we might have had a little breakthrough with Tate today.  I was driving home this afternoon and he asked me if it was lunchtime.  I said no, but almost dinnertime.  He said, "I have blackberries?  And strawberries? And chicken?"  I said, "Sure."  Then when I was getting him out of the car, he started whining.  I asked him if he felt low.  He said yes.  Now, I ask him this sometimes, but I don't really know that he knows what I mean.  So when we came in the house, I decided to check his BG.  It wasn't a normal time to check, but I thought since he was whining and asking for food I would check.  Sure enough, his BG was 55.  It's the first low that I have been excited about:)  Maybe he is starting to be able to tell?! Maybe when he starts asking for food, it is a sign for me?!  I still don't see any physical signs, though.

Please keep praying for Tate!  Thank you!!!