[AmmeLou]

Ok so I was diagnosed like 6 months ago, and for a while I was adjusting really well. But lately I've been really low. I exercise the same amount, if not less at times, I eat the same recommended foods and use my correction factors. But sometimes I'll get as low as 48 and I've done no physical activity. It's all just really frustrating. By the way, my name is Amme and I'm 15. If anybody has any comments or anything, I'd be most appreciative

[dano]

Hello Amme;

Welcome to the Forum!

Lows are no fun and several things could be going on. Are you on a pump? Do you bolus for carbs or slide scale? Do you take a basal (long term) shot?

[AmmeLou]

I just use lantus and novolog flex pins, if I'm over I add a unit of novolog for every 30 I'm over and if I'm under I subtract 1 unit for every 10, that's all I pretty much know lol

[dano]

Amme;

The Lantus is your basal (long term) dosage of insulin and the Novalog is your bolus (fast acting) dosage of insulin. It appears that you may be using a form of the Sliding Scale Method.

Do you have an Endocrinologist? Take a look at this Thread. You may want to do a little research and talk to your Endo about this.

[omgitsnykki]

Hello Amme, I'm Nykki. I'm 21 and I was diagnosed at around the same age as you. When I was first diagnosed they had me on what they called the "Sliding Scale" as well. With this method I struggled for years. All throughout high school my A1C never went below 11.5% and I had very bad lows as well (usually from over-correcting my highs). I would suggest you talk to your doctor/endocrinologist about carbohydrate counting, as I believe dano was also referring to. As soon as they switched me to this my sugars began to come down and became way more stable, and stability seems to be your issue. It is more work, but it is so worth it, believe me. You will find yourself able to eat more of the things you like as well, without suffering the consequences and having to correct your numbers later after having to endure the spike. (Although in the beginning, I suggest you be a little more strict until you get the hang of it.)
What you're on, the Sliding Scale, is okay for most younger teens and children who routinely eat the exact same things and portions day in and day out and keep to a regular schedule and the same carb intake. If you eat different items/amounts for lunch (as an example) each day the insulin you're taking vs. the food you are consuming will be out of balance. Let's say you add an apple to your meal, if you were counting carbs you would be able to account for that and keep your BS from spiking.
Also, if you were just diagnosed 6 months ago, there is a chance that your pancreas isn't completely "useless". It could be fluctuating a bit and putting out little bits of insulin here and there, which added to your shots, is putting you low. I had this issue at the beginning. I am by no means a doctor though. I strongly suggest just talking to your doctor about all of your options. I would hate to see you go through high school the same way I did, because it was no fun at all.
Good luck!