tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6184986782015106459.post2356956549165480433..comments2023-06-23T04:19:11.452-06:00Comments on Three 2 Treat: Temper Tantrum - Diabetes vs Emotional DysregulationTrevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06600491120279958753noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6184986782015106459.post-35827423371939931102012-11-04T08:10:56.407-07:002012-11-04T08:10:56.407-07:00We experience the same types of behavior. Our daug...We experience the same types of behavior. Our daughter was dx feb. Of this year at 2 and she turned 3 in july. Shortly before she was dx we noticed a huge change in her moods. As a mother of 4 girls......her being our last.....we had never dealt with such behavior. When her sugars are low its not an issue because she becomes very quiet, sometimes not even speaking at all. However, when her sugar is high she becomes out of control; kicking, screaming, throwing things, rolling around on the floor, talking back, and even saying she hates us. I don't discipline her often because I know her body is in a constant tug of war with itself. My husband on the other hand enforces that type of behavior is unacceptable. I sometimes feel caught in the middle because I don't know what the right thing is. I am definitely open to any suggestions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6184986782015106459.post-25064556210300420892011-09-07T16:29:16.119-06:002011-09-07T16:29:16.119-06:00Great to read your post! We wrestle with the same ...Great to read your post! We wrestle with the same with a 3 yr old and also check BGs before responding. Over time we're trying to teach him to contain his craziness when high (don't expect him to when low), and he has seemed to learn to self regulate a bit. Sounds like you're doing great!Kristinhttp://lukesdday.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6184986782015106459.post-48716622378797292282011-09-05T19:38:16.268-06:002011-09-05T19:38:16.268-06:00Trev, this is a constant battle for us. Toby was d...Trev, this is a constant battle for us. Toby was dx at 18m too. We tested to work out how much was D and how much was age/attitude etc. Maybe we test too much, but it helped to balance how much and what discipline he gets. If he's high, he gets a bit of grace, but still explained that even though he might feel horrible, it doesn't excuse his behaviour.Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05033834896009749800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6184986782015106459.post-22585519010066495822011-09-04T19:26:57.985-06:002011-09-04T19:26:57.985-06:00This is a tough place to be as a parent. I can'...This is a tough place to be as a parent. I can't tell you how many times I headed for the meter while babbling on about how he "better be low". <br /><br />A day in the life, right?Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192247387107228743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6184986782015106459.post-71741374001342785472011-09-03T16:09:43.619-06:002011-09-03T16:09:43.619-06:00We did the same as you. We'd test to make sure...We did the same as you. We'd test to make sure it wasn't D-related. We still do. Even though Jack is 8, generally behaves well and and can verbalize what's going on, we still test before disciplining him. It seems only fair. We don't want to discipline diabetes. You hit the nail on the head when you said: "it is not for the faint of heart." Great post!Heidi / D-Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203534776909805264noreply@blogger.com