Comments on: Type 1 Diabetes—Calvin’s War (video)

By: Rebecca Gerendasy

Rebecca Gerendasy — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 02:47:49 +0000

I remember him saying he was really quite thirsty – drinking quite a bit at a time. I’m not sure if it ran in his family or not, though. Sometimes his Dad pops in here – if so, he could give you the family history. I do know they are keeping a close look on their youngest son – who at this date, does not have Type 1.

Just my 2¢, but I suggest that you talk to your doctor about your symptoms getting worse. S/he may do more testing – but it would be best to find out what it going on for you.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:37:11 +0000

Love this story! I was just diagonesed with low blood sugar and I’m just about to be a teenager. My symptoms have got worse resently like wanting to eat every hour because my belly rumples like crazy, and I drink about a gallon of water a day! I’m just trigging it to low blood sugar…. Just wondering what type of symptoms did Calvin have??? And does diabetes run in the family?

By: Stacie Shepp

Stacie Shepp — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:38:50 +0000

Touching post. I am glad to hear Calvin is doing so well now. Thank you!

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By: Eldri Zahn

Eldri Zahn — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:56:08 +0000

Glad to hear that. Our son is 17 and we go through this every day too. Glad to hear he is thriving.

By: Rustam

Rustam — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:49:58 +0000

Hey Eldri–

Calvin is doing VERY well! Thanks for asking! He’s almost 15 now, and huge–5’8″ and about 170 pounds. Straight-A student and taking very challenging classes in his first year of high school. He has (alas) stopped playing soccer for now, and misses it, but has taken up marching band, pep band, orchestra and rugby as alternate pursuits. ) He’s busy, intelligent, articulate and healthy. What more could a parent want? )

By: Eldri Zahn

Eldri Zahn — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:07:42 +0000

How is Calvin doing?

By: Calvin's Dad

Calvin's Dad — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:07:22 +0000

Hey “K”–

The issue with this particular incident was his sugary fingers, which caused the “HI” reading. We adjusted based on the ratios in the pump for the +500 reading, and then had to scramble when he was actually much lower than 500. His pump did and does calculate the correction boluses based on pre-programmed ratios.
Thanks for a good question!
-Calvin’s Dad

By: K.

K. — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:20:45 +0000

Hi,

I was just reading this and thought it very interesting to see how a young teen goes about dealing with Type 1 now… I am a Type 1 Diabetic who was diagnosed at the end of my teen years and didn’t get a pump until I was in my early twenties. Anyway, I’m just wondering why Calvin is using a pump that doesn’t automatically calculate his bolus amounts for high blood glucose readings and for his meals? I’ve been on an insulin pump for well over 9 years now, and all three of my pumps have calculated my boluses based on my glucose, target range and carbohydrates. I actually didn’t even know there was a pump out there that DIDN’T do that automatically. It’s a HUGE help. :O)

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Nasi Goreng (fried rice) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:43:17 +0000

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