Football Hell Week

At the end of practice, it was as if God painted this beautiful picture in the sky. One more practice and the boys get to be in full gear. Daniel is extremely excited. He can not wait to put on all his pads and start tackling. He's been working hard for a month. By his first scrimmage, they'll be ready next weekend. Opening weekend game and celebration, they'll be ready, end of the month scrimmage, they'll be ready and first official game September 5th... Upland Pop Warner Chargers will be definitely READY! 

Team supporting another brother finish his bearcrawls. Never leave a brother behind! #teamspirit 

Working until the sun goes down 5 days a week. #uplandpride 

Daniel's playing safety in these plays and it's hard to find him. I need to get his name printed on his jersey at Dicks Sporting Goods this weekend. 

Blood sugar check and water break. He's burning up from the humidity and trying to stay cool. Keeping him hydrated as much as possible. He's doing great. Controlling his sugars and having power bars available for carbs helps him enjoy other options while on the field. 

I'm so proud of him. Type 1 Diabetic and doing everything he can to be a normal boy on the football field. Your an inspiration Daniel to many Type 1 little boys who think they can't do what you do! #proudtype1mom 

This is what happened to his site on his tummy recently. So we have decided to move it to the back of his arm to avoid it being pulled our irritated from football contact. So far we haven't had any incidents with it on the back of his arm. This minor infection took two days to clear up with alcohol and bandages. 

I also give him his basal prior to practice so he doesn't miss his dose and have an unnecessary high. 

He does not wear the pump during practice and will never wear it during football. I monitor his sugar every hour. Give an outside shot when necessary and sugar or carbs if needed. It's a never ending battle, but it keeps him happy and on the field playing the game he loves. 

To all my type 1 moms in the community, you can all relate. Hope you have great stories to tell. Happy blood sugars to all!