[jacen]

I myself am a type one diabetic and my son was diagnosed at age 2. I can say one of the most important things to do is to help your child understand. They are never to young to start learning about diabetes. Before you check sugar levels, always ask how your child feels. When you check always tell your child the number and whether it's high or low. This will help them understand when they need to take action by how they feel.

I strongly disagree with the video game as a reward. Instead of being something that they have to do, it becomes something that they do for a reward. I don't think this is beneficial in helping a child understand the disease, it is just a distraction.

The decorated cabinet is a good idea though, or maybe let her pick out the bag you use to carry her supplies.

The target A1C for a 2 yr old is 8.5 and my son was at 8.3 yesterday. Sometimes he asks to poke his own finger when we test him. We let him as much as possible so he can build good habits.

As far as the needles go, it's hard for kids this young since the pens can't dial down small enough. We are constantly having to use half units which you can't do with a pen. For some reason they don't make the regular syringes with the small needles that the pens have. The backs of the arms seem to be the most comfortable place for our son. Although we still have to give his Lantus in his backside. Even after a year he still cries almost every time for his lantus.

What you're going through is very difficult and I pray things get easier for you in time. If I can help in anyway please let me know.