T1D Milestone for Tate

Today Tate hit a milestone in the world of Diabetes.  This afternoon he was whining and asking for food. It was close to his dinner time, so I was getting it ready.  Then he said, "Daddy, I don't feel so good.  I am shaking and cold."  At that point, I thought he was probably low.  I checked his Dexcom and is said 110 going down fairly rapidly.  I checked his BG with his meter and it read 50 (80-150 normal for him).  He was definitely low.  This is the first time he has EVER verbalized how he felt during a low!!

Tate met another T1D today!

Today while we were at the pool, I noticed a girl with a Dexcom on her belly.  I pointed it out to Tate and asked him if he wanted to go talk to her.  Of course he said yes and we headed over to meet her.  When we got there, I told her that he wanted to tell her something. He looked right at her and said, "I have Diabetes, too."  I never told him what to say, he just said what was on his little mind!!  I think my heart melted right at that moment!!!!  I am so proud of the little guy I see growing and learning right in front of my eyes!

The girl was 12 years old and diagnosed when she was 3.  She asked me questions about Tate and was so nice to him.  She said she loves to meet other people with T1D.