Perhaps a while after the hormones have all been released, the lows set in. The pancreas hasn't quit yet, and this extra insulin can make management a problem. Annie's physician believes this may be the case. I note, however, that all type 1 diabetics do not experience such a remission period. I did not.
Carbohydrates consumed to correct a low can overcorrect, causing a high.
Attempting to reduce that high can cause another low. This can add to the general instability. Diet must be modified to meet the food peculiarities of these children. In general, they will not eat foods that require much chewing, but do well with cheese, peanut butter, wieners, Vienna sausages, and soft finger foods. Innovation by mother and nutritionist will be needed at this important time, to devise a diet, which will change frequently as the child gets older.