Hi, I used to post here awhile ago, but lost my name and password. Anyways, I have a 16 year old boy with CF and he found out today that he has diabetes.

Are there any of you out there that has experience with this?

I just got an email from my mom, I'm deployed over here in the middle east, so this is really driving me insane.

I just got off the phone with Dr. Corley's nurse. She said that at the glucose tolerance test, Danny maxed out at 246 @ 2 hours. Then by the time 3 hours had passed, he was only down to 214. Most people will fall to normal by the end of the test. 140 is normal. That is the reason Dr. Corley is very concerned.

What does this mean?

Hi I'm 45 with CFRD.

CFRD is caused by scarring of the pancrease due to "normal" CF disease processes. The diabetes is neither type 1 or 2 but, a "blend" of both. It is more of a sugar intolerance, where fasting levels are within normal limits, but after eating they go high. This can be treated by a number of medications including short acting insulin or repeglenide.

The current feeling is that if you can control your Blood Sugars, you will have better Pulmonary Functions, Increased Muscle mass and higher Weight. All very good Things!!!

I feel much better now that my Blood Sugars are being controlled. Please get treatment.

Thanks Richard. Just seeing your age brought a smile to my face. My son's doctors determined that at this point he does not need insulan, but we will continue to monitor his glucose levels. I'm sure at one point he will need it, but until he comes to grips with the fact he does have it, I think testing will be a step in the right direction.

You Betcha!

I remember when I was that age... Non compliance was the game!

If possible, get him to be very active in sports. Be it swimming, walking anything. This will not only help him keep his lung function, it will keep the glucose levels down a bit.

R

You Betcha!

I remember when I was that age... Non compliance was the game!

If possible, get him to be very active in sports. Be it swimming, walking anything. This will not only help him keep his lung function, it will keep the glucose levels down a bit.

R
He is very active, he played football this fall and is playing basketball this winter.