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3 year OLD T1

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@Type 1 toddler, I’ve started a conversation with you, please check your inbox near the top right corner of the screen.
 
Bronco Billy said:
Hi @Type 1 toddler Lovely to hear from you, I was getting worried.

I don’t have time to fully answer now as I’m at work, but I wanted to let you know that I had seen your message. The nursery isn’t fulfilling its duties and there are things you can do. I’ll reply fully this evening.

Take care.
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Thank you billy for your help
 
You have had so many amazing replies but I just wanted to say that I have a 5-year old with Type 1 (she was diagnosed at 2,5) and I gave birth 3 weeks ago! Its difficult. Waking up to check the blood sugar when you are heavily pregnant etc. And like you say the hospital stay. I had a c section and my baby had a low temp so I stayed 6 days. My daughters levels were all over the place, my husband is wonderful but he just doesn't have the habit that I have and is not as good at carb counting. Its difficult and I feel for you!
Regarding nursery I found it to be amazing, I got lucky with our nursery in London. The two teachers were trained and handled it as well as I would have. I cannot praise them enough and I felt so good dropping her off there every morning.
 
Just wanted to add to the general admiration here. Not that you chose it, but because it (diabetes) was put on you and your child's shoulders at potentially one of the most stressful times in your life, and because you are here, and you are looking for information, and you are taking it on. It takes guts and determination and tears of frustration, but you and your little one are taking this disease on because you have to. My Gran used to say that God doesn't send you anyhing you can't cope with, and although I'm not sure about her God, the sentiment still stands. You are in for a tough ride but it's doable, the support is hopefully there and we are also here for you. Also, difficult as it looks at first, I promise that within a few years it will be second nature: looking after diabetes will be automatic, like driving a car to a driver. It has its ups and downs, mind. I still have 'I hate diabetes' patches after 10 years (and thats me, not the kids). Meanwhile, accept lots of help and remember to take care of yourself as well. Even if it's only having a nice bath sometimes, do something for you. You can't pour from an empty cup.
 
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