My 10 year old son was diagnosed with type 1 when he was six. Over the past year, his A1c has steadily increased from 6.7 to 8.5. We count carbohydrates carefully and his four daily tests are usually within the target range. His dietician recently increased his meals from 60 grams to 75 grams of carbohydrates each in addition to three daily snacks. He is active. The nurse assured me that 8.5 was acceptable for his age due to hormonal changes and growth. He grew an inch in the past three months and weighs about 80 pounds. Is there something else I should be doing?

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