Checking my daughter's blood sugar

I have entered my children in the TrialNet study… I am type 1 since the age of 35 and my mother was a type 1.

We had their blood drawn for 3 years straight and they tested negative. They told us we could continue to test them until they were 18, but we decided not to continue. Getting your childs blood drawn can be pretty difficult for them and it is hard to explain to them why when they are young.

I hope you can get into the trial and put to rest your fears about your daughter becoming diabetic.

One time my daughter was extremely crabby before dinner and I thought her blood sugar was low, so I tested her blood sugar. 102 - perfect! I won’t do that again. If I have some doubt, I will take her to the pediatrician.