Day in the Life: Diabetic toddler

[@eljuanote80]

I will never again complain of my diabetes... Henry is a true champ!! My respect and admiration to you parents, you rock! God bless you!

[@paisleydoescringeworthyasm5541]

I’m 12 and have had diabetes since I was 6. Henry is better at taking shots than I am!! Love you guys! Keep it up and stay strong!!❤️

[@lnd4630]

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[@JessieC777]

You are amazing parents....serious kudos! I'm a nursing student and my teacher showed us this in class. We were all in awe with how well you keep track of everything and how well adjusted he is to it all. Keep up the good work!

[@allisonsjourney]

Henry is such a brave little boy. And, you are such a wonderful momma!

[@jeffkrepel8743]

I'm in agreement with everyone that you both are amazing parents. I'm in awe with the great attitude, commitment, and patience you both have to keep your son happy, safe, and well-adjusted. My professor, a well known school psychologist Dr. Fletcher-Janzen, also had us watch your video for our midterm. We are to write about any anticipated problems he may have in school. This touches close to home, because my cousin is also Type I. I remember her struggles growing up and still going strong!!

[@dreamflight6000]

He has Type I diabetes. He is 2 years old here-refused to eat eggs and sausage. Our hospital told us not to restrict his diet. Fruit is healthy, carbs in general are so important for a growing body and mind. We feed our kids healthy. You should be complimenting me on the time I took and measures I went to, to make sure I calculated everything just right and gave him the correct amount of insulin. It wasn't fast food or muffins or sugary cereal etc. You must not have a child with Type I.

[@KarisFavoriteRock]

Thank you for posting this video! I recently found out I'm type 1 at 25 yrs old and can't even imagine what it would be like for a toddler. It's a lot of extra work around meal times but as a diabetic friend told me we have the best chance to be our healthiest since we need to think about carbs and sugars and fiber when we eat. Kudos on being such great parents, Henry seems so brave and so comfortable with being diabetic so young.

[@danielleperez3516]

I did not realize how much work went into the day-to-day life of a person with T1DM. Henry is amazing and so smart. Thank you for sharing this.

[@paprichaat5]

omg i feeel like crying watching this. he's so patient and doenst even budge with every prick. you guys are very brave and he is just so strong.

[@bethanyholzhauer9686]

So many props to you guys! I didn't get diagnosed until I was 14, so it's a huge eye opener to realize that little kids have to deal with the same thing that I still struggle with as a now young adult. He seems so tough, and so do you guys as parents. This was such an inspiration, thank you for sharing. :)

[@TheJessicag123]

At least he is interested in what is happening to his body! He seems more interested each time you do it! That is awesome for him to be doing! Him actually asking questions and wanting to know can help him out a lot in his later years, maybe even you too :)! Great job momma!

[@simoling]

so educational! only henry could be the perfect little spokesperson for childhood diabetes. he's so articulate and cooperative!

[@hugmefirst]

He is seriously cute! This is all super helpful and I'll have my newly diagnosed 6 year old watch this several times so he knows what to expect! Super, super helpful.

[@DevinandErica]

He is doing so well with all of this! Bless him! Thank you for posting this. I'm sure it's helping raise awareness for diabetes in children. Such a great video, Amy!

[@aneliaenrique]

Oh my God!He is so brave!!!I am so sorry about the small children.....:((((((((.I am diabetic since 1992 when i was 12 years old....and some times i can't manage my own diabetes well.You are also a great loving and caring mom!!!And your husband too!!!Keep going!!!!!

[@Sayorie28]

What a sweet child you have. It's great to see you and your husband both taking active roles in your sons care. Great family :)

[@MattMontagne]

powerful piece - we shared this at our company meeting today and had a discussion afterward. It definitely helped us gain better insight and empathy for those living with Type 1 diabetes (we are a diabetes supply company). Thank you SO much for sharing. Our compassion and empathy grew significantly today due to your sharing this content.

[@Shaudu1]

I will be praying for Henry. My nephew just turned five and he was diagnosed six months ago, it broke my heart. I love how brave Henry is. I love him like my nephew. I want these babies to be healed so bad. You parents are amazing my love goes to you for doing so well with him.

[@dreamflight6000]

+Sharfah Booker thank you so much. ❤

[@bitoyau]

hi guys, interested in treating diabetes the best results that ive ever had is called the ralfs remedy method (just google it) without a doubt the best course i've followed.

[@Eddiee39]

What a little trooper, my son got diagnosed at two. Still breaks my heart to see what they go threw. God bless!

[@nopressure8821]

How did you find out what did your boy do to make you get him tested. My 2 year old has me worrykng

[@rmmartin92405]

Henry couldn't ask for a better set of parents! You two are amazing with him! I love that he is learning all about carbs and fiber and blood sugar numbers right along with you!

[@4boysandalittlelady]

God bless all of you. You are such a wonderful, loving mother. I'm sure I speak for every mother out here when I say that your strength is incredible. Merry Christmas. xoxo

[@nickiweb21]

I am just so amazed at this all. I am so thankful you were able and willing to share this with us. I bet its a blessing to have Andy there to help. I couldn't imagine having to do it all alone. Little Henry is so bright. I am so proud of him and I dont even know him. We pray for you every night.

[@baluga1988]

You are such a great mom. I can't imagine what you feel giving your little boy shots. He is so adorable and brave.

[@WithGodsGrace]

WOW, he is such a brave little guy. He is doing so well. It's like he's a pro! Great job mom and dad too on all of that calculating, figuring out, weighing, measuring, etc. Such a lot of work! Yall are doing awesome!

[@dreamflight6000]

I have been posting our journey since we started. He is four now. He was in preschool this year and it went well. He was on an insulin pump so we taught his teachers how to count carbs for the snack and also how to use his meter to deliver him insulin. We just took him off of him pump and went back on shots and we are feeling very nervous about how school will go. Glad to be a stay at home mom. Thank you for sharing!!

[@janezerabruk3261]

I know its 9 years later. But my son was diagnosed at 3 almost 4 and I was searching for videos like this. Thank you for normalizing things. This is so helpful!

[@anygiventhursdayx]

wow! so complicated! but henry is SUCH a trooper & SO SMART! i'm very impressed with all of you. you are all doing so amazing xx

[@WeeksToAdventure]

Henry does an amazing job! You and Andy are doing such a great job! It looks like there is a lot to know and learn.

[@MadreMaven]

I've really enjoyed watching these. Very calm and informative. I'm sorry Henry (and the family) are dealing with an illness but amazing how you seem to all do it with grace and love.

[@styling4u]

Henry really seems to be taking this so well. you are a fantastic mom!

[@brendacarranza249]

You are a good mommy. I've had type 1 for 23 years. It's extremely difficult and there are ups and downs but thank god for insulin pumps and glucose monitors. Best wishes

[@TaintedxLovex]

Wow, that's a lot of hard work!! God Bless you all for having to go through it. Looks like you've got the hang of things. Henry's such a strong boy. And he has great parents to guide him.

[@NurseCarlz]

You guys are AMAZING! And Henry is a champ! Such a brave boy!

[@char7071]

He is so well behaved! I always think younger children with diabetes would hate it but he is great!!! good job!!

[@kljzjj]

God bless him! I just found out I am pre-diabetic and I am 37 and still not happy about poking myself all the time! He is a wonderful little boy:)

[@bridgetrobinson5134]

I love this video! I have had type one diabetes too and I have had it for 11 years now so when I saw all the blood sugar testing and insulin injections I completly understand. You guys are doing SUCH a good job at taking care of Henery. And don't worry, things get a lot easier as time goes on. Good job! Keep it up! :) - Fellow Type 1

[@Imthebeachgirl]

Henry is so cute and what a trooper! TFS. Take care!

[@TheCircuses]

He does so well!!!! You are an amazing mom hun!

[@beccanbrad1]

you guys are so strong to be able to do this. i keep wanting to just say id never be able to do that, but of course, as you guys are proving, you will do anything for the ones you love.

[@Jlk6532]

God bless you. This is so much work on top of everything else you already do! I hope the pump makes day to day life easier.

[@meadowlarkphoto]

You guys really have things figured out! I never doubted you :)

[@ghettobeauty23]

Bless him he is adorable!! And u are both doing an amazing job caring for ur beautiful boys :) xx

[@juliet1178]

Wow, so much work and pumping too! You are amazing:) Your family is in my prayers, just think in 10 years Henry will be doing all of this on his own!

[@drlauraimgtomd]

What a fighter! Henry is SO lucky to have parents that do so much for him... Keep up the good work, you're doing great. ;o)

[@Petro48]

Very impressive! You and Andy are awesome and Henry is a wonder!

[@JustineeBeauty]

i was diagnosed when i was 11, i could never imagine being this young and coping with it, hes so brave!

[@Tabacblond]

I've cried through the video. He is so amazing! And you guys! Thank you for posting! I hope there will be better ways to manage this disease when he grows up! But the amount of work it all takes! it is hard for people to understand this.

[@topazbaby09]

Henry is such a trooper! Go Henry!

[@Visibletoallusersonyoutube719]

aww, he is SO brave!! obviously you are doing an amazing job explaining everything to him for him to be so okay with it all.

[@aliceholbert6698]

Very nice presentation, thank you. You two are doing a marvelous job of helping him see this as a way of life, not a burden or something to fear. I commend you.

[@rayarena879]

Thank you for putting this video up. Your little boy is very brave. My elderly mother is a diabetic and she's tested every morning. She's, also, taking Lantus and I'm so happy. Before she used to have the short working insulin and that had to be given 5 times a day! I hated having to pinch her so often. Now with Lantus, I think that her quality of life has improve. In any case, if a little boy like yours has to go through this regimen every day, I feel a little better for my mother.

[@MelsMumLife]

he amazing hun, you and your husband are doing such an amazing job xo

[@ambargomez2910]

Thank you for sharing! This made me cry I had to show this video to my kid who was screaming from the top of her lungs for candy. And she settled down. Your baby is so brave.❤️

[@leahkf1]

Wow - you are legends. Your boys are very lucky to have you as parents!

[@myzelleutube]

I'm new to your channel and I just have to say no matter the people who cause drama, just thank you so much for sharing your incredibly personal story and informing us. Diabetes runs in my family, myself and my son have been lucky enough to not have it...but it never hurts to learn more about something that affects so many.

[@dreamflight6000]

+Athena Myzelle Thank you so much!

[@myzelleutube]

+dreamflight6000 Your Welcome :)

[@ReillyAJ]

what an amazing child you have there. and an amazing momma, dadda, just an amazin family really!

[@NauticalGirl85]

My heart goes out to you. The whole ordeal seems so daunting. You are amazing:)

[@aysha2040]

Just a little tip... when you test his blood sugar level, try to avoid pricking the middle area of his fingertips, do it on the side instead. A lot of people end up having decreased sensitivity in their fingertips because the nerve endings can get damaged over time from all the pricking.

[@cgg536]

You guys are AMAZING... You are so blessed to have a beautiful son like that, and he seems to be taking it fantasticly... You guys are such awesome parents

[@2300hours]

All the Power to you...=) And what a sweetheart your Boy is...

[@dreamflight6000]

WOW! Your teacher showed this video in class! How awesome! Thank you so so much!! Means a lot!!

[@lisekelly1]

You take really good care of your son, diabetes is not an easy thing especially with children who like to do what they please! Good on you for being such great parents!!!!

[@Matixsmom]

I really appreciate you documenting this. It will help someone out and I know it he is soo good with all this! Thank you soo much for explaining it all it seems so confusing, but it is nice having someone explain it!

[@KateyJW]

"thats good! we worked it out!" he is so amazing!

[@KrissyBoo236]

Henry is possibly the sweetest little boy everr. "we worked it outtt!"

[@TheCaiira]

You are doing great! All the best to your family.

[@TheyInspireMe]

He is a trooper at taking his insulin! I hate taking mine and im a adult!!! You are a amazing mother and have a wonderful husband!

[@kellybratt]

OMG! He does so well! He adorable! Reminds me of a little mini ashton kutcher!! :)

[@dghrybkf]

all of you are an inspiration!!!

[@Reebee08]

wow Amy and Andy! You guys are amazing parents, and Henry is so good with everything! I can see how this would be such a hard thing for you guys to deal with but you are doing an amazing job!! : )

[@danii9147]

As soon as he's able to use the pump, put him on it. I was 16 months old when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I'm 20 now. I really wish that I had it when I was growing up, it would've made things so much easier. But great parenting! It's a lot of hard work and a lot of parents don't quite understand how diabetes works.

[@neishacgg]

16 months wow..my son was just diagnosed he just turn 4

[@CaiminMcGovern]

You don't restrict diet, you tailor the insulin to correct any highs and compensate for the food. It's not the 70's any more. Good job mom.

[@haileyalvey386]

I'm doing a project for one of my classes that is called "A Day in the Life of a Diabetic", and I chose to do my project on how children under the age of 10 cope with Type 1. Thank you so much for creating this video! It's very informational, and I'll make sure to give credit to the video in my project. Thanks :)

[@ArisaTaiyou]

I love my food scale. He's such a good sport. You are taking good care of him.

[@dreamflight6000]

@David Parker $50 at Target. It has been over a year and we still use it all the time and love it!

[@cistb]

Wow your amazing! That is a lot to remember! He is such a darling boy! He reminds me so much of tayler I know I always say that but he does!

[@adrie722]

what a brave little boy Henry is!!

[@resolution55555]

You are a great mom.

[@Avia66]

Your doing a wonderful job!!!!

[@armstrong783]

He's a little trooper! I used to pitch a fit when it came time for my insulin shots.

[@ianlombardo9758]

He takes every needle stick like a trooper!

[@dreamflight6000]

He is a trooper!

[@darlarosen4289]

My son have type 1 diabetes and he has recently managed to have excellent control of his blood sugars by eating a vegan diet and cutting out wheat. He gets his carbs from sweet potato and quinoa . He also has green smoothies and has loads of salads. This has worked so well for him. It has meant that he is taking half the amount of insulin so his hypos are not nearly as severe He treats his hypos with bananas. Hope this helps loads of people. My heart goes out to everyone suffering from this condition. Even though it can be tough at first changing your diet can have a huge impact on your health and quality of life.

[@dreamflight6000]

@emobeautyforlife96 we got it from Target. it was $50. We love it! The Brand is Taylor.

[@JessieC777]

My teacher wanted to show us how much work goes into correctly managing diabetes and you guys are rock stars! Tell Henry he is famous :-)

[@mirandaceballos6046]

Your a very strong boy Your very awesome.

[@aaronandamanda2011]

Henry is adorable!

[@dreamflight6000]

@justme8725 yeah. We have a three hr class to learn how on Wednesday.

[@singer1939]

He is so brave! I would be screaming with all the needle poking!

[@AngelaAstaire]

awwwww "in your butt!!!" He is adorable. I remember when I would get my shots in my butt. But as I got older I wasn't just gonna drop my pants in front of my family. So everything goes in my arms and belly. After 8 years I'm still not under enough control to the point where I can have a pump. He's a lucky child.

[@air.jordanriggy]

I'm in ICU right now with my 2 yr old who has just need diagnosed with diabetes. I hope that I will b able to control her diabetes as well as you do for your son. I'm a total wreck I feel so bad for her I wish I could take her place.

[@joyful8003]

My 2 year old daughter was diagnosed nearly 2 weeks ago...I know exactly how you feel :( I have type I myself so I am a little prepared but man is it hard. No parents ever want to hurt their child so it is very hard that you have to in order to manage their diabetes. She is on a pump already but we all hate changing the infusion sets :/

[@dmana3172]

Joy ful I'm so sorry to hear that your daughter had type 1 diabetes. I know that most people like you have to live with these horrible disease until there is a cure and I hope there will be a cure soon for her.

[@dreamflight6000]

@TheKiwiMummy He is used to it. When he is eating, he will even tell us to give it to him b/c he knows it will make him feel better. The pump test went awesome! He wasn't at all bothered by it! We got it in the mail Friday!! Hoping to get it hooked up by the end of January!

[@xxmamachris1xx]

what a brave boy you must be so proud of him

[@dreamflight6000]

@xdunlapx he eats sausage and eggs. i just don't make it every single day. in this video he was just newly diagnosed and was so hungry because he was finally feeling better. He was high because we were still learning how his body responded to insulin. He was on diluted insulin. We were all learning. I had just brought home a new baby on top of this new life changing diagnose. Please be kind.

[@hailiesue17]

What a big boy!!! I bet he is AWESOME at math before he ever thinks about starting kindergarten!

[@dreamflight6000]

@tigerlily0190 Thank you so much! We have come a long way in a year!

[@dreamflight6000]

@Veronica Jean Thank you so much! I have two boys and I pray my second doesn't get it. :( I bet that was hard.

[@dreamflight6000]

@justme8725 Yes! A pump means no more shots! Every 2-3 days he would have to have a bigger needle to put in the pump catheter thing. I'll show a video on that when the time comes. Nervous about that!

[@dreamflight6000]

@BooBear6607 We got the pump! He has had it for two weeks now. We are getting use to it. It is an amazing thing but still hard. He is so small. He has the same pump as an adult would wear. I need to update but I just hate talking about it. I feel like it consumes our life all day. It is an exhausting disease.

[@TheAppieShow]

He is amazing. Has it gotten easier on you, at all? Do you feel like you have a routine? I know it is always changing, but maybe the change is part of the routine, too.

[@DavidParker73]

Like that scale, where can I find one? Your son is very brave. Best of luck to you guys.