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171.5 #1978 (DL Qual #3310)
November 14, 2012 12:25 PM
Ok, my 7 yr old daughter was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and spent a few days in the hospital with an 18 hr stint in ICU and her first question when she got home was "we are still going to Disneyland The first week of the year, right? I can go daddy and ride the rides right" ( this brought years to my eyes) my response "HELL YEAH WE ARE GOING"!!!! So she takes insulin 4 times a day and the amount is determined on how many carbs she eats. Does anyone know if there is a nutritional guide at Disneyland I can get? Or do the restaurants have the info on the menus? I called and asked but was good Disney doesn't have any nutritional info. I find that hard to believe Nd wonder if the lady misunderstood what I was asking. So I pose those questions to the great minds on Mousewait!! Thanks Z
so sorry to hear that.type 1 diabettes is differnt than type 2 with is more commom.typr 2 is where you have to control what you it as it raises sugar spikes.most hospitals and doctors/ped offer classes usually free in eating and understanding sugar number and insulin intake.i would look in to those. also at the parks there are sharps containers inside the restroom in cause you need to properly dispose off and needles or other sharp objects. - pikarich
613.0 #178 12:31PM
Yeah I am good there Kaiser has had is in classes already been to 2. They help with all that ins n outs. Thanks - ZBrerFox 171.5 #1978 5:35PM
You can probibly look that up on Disneyland's website and/or at Gues Services in the park. - WendyLVSNana
45.7 #3844 12:32PM
The solution to this is testing, when you can't get accurate numbers. You're just getting started, but it will get much easier as she gets into a routine. I know it's hard at first, especially getting used to testing before and after meals, but once you know how she reacts to her insulin, you'll get good at it! - ThatKimberly
335.2 #451 12:41PM
Yeah everyday is much easier and have plenty if time to get it nailed before the trip - ZBrerFox 171.5 #1978 5:38PM
So sorry to hear about your daughters diagnosis, but glad to hear she still is looking forward to Disneyland!! I have Lupus (an autoimmune disease) and have had it since I was 5, many years the only thing I had to look forward to was our two trips to Disneyland, and it's still that way to this day!!! Last year I came to the 24 hour Leap Year celebration with a feeding tube! Lol. My best advice is pack foods she can eat throughout the day and then the nicer restaraunts like Blue Bayou, Napa Rose, and Downtown Disney restaurants do have info on nutrition. And be sure and use the first aid center on Main Street if you need a quiet, clean place for insulin injections or just for her to rest. I hope this is helpful and have a wonderful trip :) - hatgal76
202.7 #1590 12:48PM
Yes thanks for the info and we always bring snacks but they are more important now then before. We plan to use the first aid for some quiet spot to give the insulin shots. - ZBrerFox 171.5 #1978 5:37PM
I called last week to ask about the nutritional info, and was transferred to Chef Chris (I think), who is the head chef for DL. He said they don't have nutrition info such as carb count available, but they can and will provide you with information such as "This hamburger bun is 7.5 oz." He said it is up to the guest to figure out what the carb count is. They will give you the list of ingredients for each dish so you can calculate your numbers. There are many apps out there that can tell you carb count for a gazillion different foods, so with DL's info, the total can be calculated. I hope this helps. - jmgphx
322.7 #511 12:48PM
Thanks for all the info. I really appreciate the advise. This trip is going to be a lot different than our last trip in June but just as fun. - ZBrerFox 171.5 #1978 5:40PM
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