An 8 year old and the diabetic diet part 1 

Anyone that is diabetic faces diet changes and restrictions, but being a growing kid that wants to eat constantly is the hardest. Everyday is a battle. Not only is he picky and hell, he also refuses to follow a better diet. Protein and low carb is the key to maintaining healthy blood glucose levels.....but! Meet Malachi who fights to the death for his old eating habits. And NO sugar did NOT cause his diabetes. Type one is an autoimmune disease and his pancreas stoped working. He was very stuck on the basics pre diagnosis. Corn dogs, grilled cheese, lunchables, chicken nuggets ECT. 

If you are a T1 parent you know the struggle is very real. Trying to introduce proteins and low carb meals is damn near impossible. But I'm persistent. This Friday is the first appointment with the dietician and nutritionist in hopes to tweek his diet to elevate these high blood sugar readings he's been having. 

I lay awake every night trying to understand why my child's sugar levels are so high. Like scary high with no symptoms. I cringe when the meter is counting down to that unknown number. The last several months he's grown and gained weight, GREAT!! But its also thrown his body for a loop. Growth spurts along with stress, illness and puburity mess with there levels. So lets hope Friday becomes a very productive, knowledgeable day for us. 

Wish us luck that maybe a simple diet change will do the trick, and pray he will surrender and not fight us on this new transition.