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Just joined the site and saying hello. Back from hospital yesterday with new type 1 diagnosis for 10 year old daughter. Going ok so far, facing some needle phobia, plenty to think about.
 
Hi and welcome. My kid was 8 when diagnosed and is now 12. Our experience was that the paeds diabetes team are great at support and education and will hold your hand through the initial shock and learning curve. Don’t be afraid to reach out to them on their out of hours if you need to and you can call your local children’s ward direct in the middle of the night if you have concerns outside the out of hours times.


There will be lots of ups and downs for you and her over the coming years. We’re here to support you, answer questions, and generally help keep spirits up. The good news is that there has never been a better time to be diagnosed as tech and knowledge is the best it’s ever been. It’s still a day to day slog at times though and even with all the tech knowing how to do the basics will stand you in good stead. Get used to doing lots of maths. Try to go with the flow rather than controlling every detail. No food is banned. She can do all the things her mates can just with a little thought about how.
 
Welcome to the forum @peter1881 🙂

A new diagnosis can be a bit overwhelming but glad to hear that you are both doing okay.

Do you have any questions? The forum is a great place to ask questions and share experiences with others
 
Welcome @peter1881 Sorry you’ve had to join us. A Type 1 diagnosis is overwhelming to start with, especially when it’s your child. Take things slowly and cautiously. It does gradually get easier.

Ask whatever you want here.
 
As a Dad, I strongly urge you to invest in some reading matter, written in plain English especially for the newly diagnosed child and their parents. It's regularly updated so don't be tempted to opt for an older version cos it's cheaper - this is an investment. I first came across it when I was about 50 so hardly newly diagnosed, but it explained some thing or another I needed to know at that time so my DSN fished it out of the bookcase, cos the paediatric clinic was in the same place, found that bit and handed it to me to read.

Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults: Amazon.co.uk: Hanas, Dr Ragnar: 9781859599891: Books

Buy Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults 8 by Hanas, Dr Ragnar (ISBN: 9781859599891) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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peter1881 said:
Just joined the site and saying hello. Back from hospital yesterday with new type 1 diagnosis for 10 year old daughter. Going ok so far, facing some needle phobia, plenty to think about.
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Welcome to the site. I am a parent who joined over the summer. Have sometimes felt like a prolific poster in my own thread, but everyone here has been a great support.
 
Welcome to the forum @peter1881 , but sorry you have needed to join us.

There is loads of experience to tap into on here, so don’t hesitate to post any questions that arise. The book by Ragnar Hanas is a very useful resource and well referenced and indexed.

Whatever question you have, Just ask.
 
Welcome to the forum @peter1881

Sorry to hear about your daughter’s diagnosis. :( It can be an overwhelming time. Be kind to yourselves.

We have literally centuries of lived diabetes experience on the forum, and have members who have been juggling their diabetes for decades, since the only way of monitoring BG levels was boiling up wee in a test tube!

Diabetes can be a swine at times, but it’s also something you can learn to live well with, or at least alongside. You can still live a long, healthy, happy, adventure-filled life with it. Some things might need a bit of lateral thinking and extra preparation, but there’s not much you can’t do with it, from climbing Everest, or going into space*, to being Prime Minister.

* Though I think Josu Feijoo’s space flight plans may have been delayed by the pandemic, unfortunately
 
Thanks for welcoming me to the forum, it's reassuring to hear your stories. I've ordered the book so thanks for the tip.
 
peter1881 said:
Just joined the site and saying hello. Back from hospital yesterday with new type 1 diagnosis for 10 year old daughter. Going ok so far, facing some needle phobia, plenty to think about.
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So sorry, remember that day at 8 years old, so many questions, nowhere to turn. Should be alot easier now to find information, and lots of advancement in 18 years. Mine turned out OK, never stopped her doing anything she wanted, even been up empire state building on her own. It can be daunting and frustrating but you can do it. Good luck to you both.
 
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