bluelagoon
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Hello I just wanted to say hello to anyone, My daughter is newly diagnosed, about 3 weeks. Its been so scary. Last night she had a hypo.
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Northerner
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Hi bluelagoon, welcome to the forum 🙂 I know it can be very scary to begin with, but you will learn in time and quite possibly surprise yourself with just how much you know in a short time! We have lots of parents here who are in, or have been in the same situation, so never be afraid to jump in and ask anything that is concerning you - nothing is considered 'silly'!
How old is your daughter, and what insulin regime is she on? I'd suggest you get hold of a copy of Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults by Ragnar Hanas. It will explain everything you need to know about living with Type 1. Well, maybe not everything, but for those things it doesn't, you have us! 🙂 Also, you might be interested in looking at the Children With Diabetes website http://www.childrenwithdiabetesuk.org/ - they operate an email list where you can ask questions of over 400 parents who will be happy to help.
Deep breaths! You've come to the right place! 🙂
p.s. I'll move your post to a thread of its own so it doesn't get lost 🙂 Also, I'll change you profile to identify you as a parent, it makes it easier for people when responding to your posts if they know it's not you who has the diabetes personally.
How old is your daughter, and what insulin regime is she on? I'd suggest you get hold of a copy of Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults by Ragnar Hanas. It will explain everything you need to know about living with Type 1. Well, maybe not everything, but for those things it doesn't, you have us! 🙂 Also, you might be interested in looking at the Children With Diabetes website http://www.childrenwithdiabetesuk.org/ - they operate an email list where you can ask questions of over 400 parents who will be happy to help.
Deep breaths! You've come to the right place! 🙂
p.s. I'll move your post to a thread of its own so it doesn't get lost 🙂 Also, I'll change you profile to identify you as a parent, it makes it easier for people when responding to your posts if they know it's not you who has the diabetes personally.
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novorapidboi26
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Welcome bluelagoon, make yourself at home...................🙂
Hi Bluelagoon
My son was only diagnosed 3 months ago so it's still very new to us too. It is scary, so much to learn, though we learnt so much in the first week. It does get easier, I promise. I bet you are in emtional turmoil at the moment, I know I was, and all my family. Things will settle with time, and more knowledge helps too, but there is only so much you can absorb in the early days. We have hospital next week when we are getting more 'diabetes education', so there is still new stuff to learn after 3 months. Hang on in there. I have found it brilliant on here, and only joined last week. Just nice to hear other peoples' opinions. I couldn't sleep fearing the first hypo, and my son was struggling at school dreading one, but once the first couple were over and it was easy to recognise the signs, I think we all relaxed a bit. How old is your child?
My son was only diagnosed 3 months ago so it's still very new to us too. It is scary, so much to learn, though we learnt so much in the first week. It does get easier, I promise. I bet you are in emtional turmoil at the moment, I know I was, and all my family. Things will settle with time, and more knowledge helps too, but there is only so much you can absorb in the early days. We have hospital next week when we are getting more 'diabetes education', so there is still new stuff to learn after 3 months. Hang on in there. I have found it brilliant on here, and only joined last week. Just nice to hear other peoples' opinions. I couldn't sleep fearing the first hypo, and my son was struggling at school dreading one, but once the first couple were over and it was easy to recognise the signs, I think we all relaxed a bit. How old is your child?
Copepod
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Welcome Bluelagoon. Lots of parents and people who can remember what is was like to be a child with diabetes (even if treatments have changed since then) are members here.
It might be easier if you change your profile from type 1 to parent.
It might be easier if you change your profile from type 1 to parent.
Blythespirit
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Hi Bluelagoon and welcome from another newbie. So much support and good advice on here. Knowledge is definitely power with D. Good luck. XXXXX
Hi bluelagoon and welcome from me too 🙂
I know, when I was diagnosed, my mum took it a lot harder than I did, so I sympathise with your plight.
With reasonable attention and effort, it is absolutely possible for your daughter to lead a perfectly normal life.
I appreciate that there's a lot to take in, at first, but none of it is rocket science - you just have to take your time in getting to grips with all of it. This is where this forum is especially useful, in that you have immediate access to the experiences of others in a similar position to yourself.
You will also see that we like to discuss other, non-diabetes related subjects and we like to have fun, so don't be afraid to join in and ask loads of questions - nothing is considered silly on here.
Good luck.
I know, when I was diagnosed, my mum took it a lot harder than I did, so I sympathise with your plight.
With reasonable attention and effort, it is absolutely possible for your daughter to lead a perfectly normal life.
I appreciate that there's a lot to take in, at first, but none of it is rocket science - you just have to take your time in getting to grips with all of it. This is where this forum is especially useful, in that you have immediate access to the experiences of others in a similar position to yourself.
You will also see that we like to discuss other, non-diabetes related subjects and we like to have fun, so don't be afraid to join in and ask loads of questions - nothing is considered silly on here.
Good luck.
Witchy Mum
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from none newbee to another, welcome, my daught is 15 so already full of teenage agnst and now on mdi! I think this site has helped me keep my sense of humour and helped me not to be too anal about eveything. " A pimple is not a symptom of diabetes go to school!!" "Youre headache is because you've been on computer too long!" You will get there, and you probaby will have a few bumps, crashes and nervous breakdowns too, but there is plenty of room in this boat you are not alone. Night hypo's reminded me of when they were babies and the middle of night feeds, praying you could get to bed and dreaming of when they would sleep through the night! Now instead of a nappy bag we have a diabetic bag, checking enough insulin in pen, engough strips to test blood, glucose tabs, spare carbs!! Babyhood was practice for this!! Keep smiling, people will wonder what y ou have been up to!😉
Hi Bluelagoon,
the early days can be quite surreal - just like bringing home a new baby. There is a lot to learn and adjust to, including how you feel about having T1 in your life (and without invitation!).
My youngest was dxd age 9 in 2009, then my elder boy in Nov last year, which feels brand new still! There is plenty of good advice and support for your whole family here, and on the CWD list, too.
Take care
the early days can be quite surreal - just like bringing home a new baby. There is a lot to learn and adjust to, including how you feel about having T1 in your life (and without invitation!).
My youngest was dxd age 9 in 2009, then my elder boy in Nov last year, which feels brand new still! There is plenty of good advice and support for your whole family here, and on the CWD list, too.
Take care
teapot8910
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Welcome to the forum bluelagoon 🙂 x
bluelagoon
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Thanx to everyone. My daughter, Lauren is on Novorapid 3 times a day, and 1 night one called Levemir. Last night her blood sugar went down quickly, thats why we were scared, as its only been high up to now. I was wondering about what they call the honeymoon period, how do we know if her pancreas is releasing insulin? She would'nt have the night injection last night in case she had a hypo when she was asleep. I tried to ring the Diabetes team tday but no one there, I'll try again tmorrow. Does anyone know about the honeymoon period?
Thanx to everyone. My daughter, Lauren is on Novorapid 3 times a day, and 1 night one called Levemir. Last night her blood sugar went down quickly, thats why we were scared, as its only been high up to now. I was wondering about what they call the honeymoon period, how do we know if her pancreas is releasing insulin? She would'nt have the night injection last night in case she had a hypo when she was asleep. I tried to ring the Diabetes team tday but no one there, I'll try again tmorrow. Does anyone know about the honeymoon period?
margie
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Hi BlueLagoon - do the diabetes team have an answer-phone where you can leave a message? If the do leave a message - as they could be out on the wards and so not in their office.
The Levemir is what is known as a basal insulin its purpose is to take care of the background glucose that will be released into her body during the day, the Novorapid is to cover the carbohydrates in her food. Are you looking at the meal and then working out how much to inject or are you being told to inject a set amount at each meal ?
Northerner
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I hope you can get in touch with them soon. It's important not to miss the night injection as this is to last her throughout the day when she isn't eating as her liver constantly releases a trickle of glucose and needs this 'basal' insulin to process it. Instead, if she is low before bed it is better to give her a snack, like bread and peanut butter to raise and keep her levels up through the night. How low was she?
bluelagoon
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Its me again. We'll probably muddle through. Its just that we're at the start I suppose. Its all proper scary and Lauren is getting a bit down now. As time goes on we'll learn more. Its just as with everything there's easy days and bad days. I just love her so much and wish she didn't have to deal with this as well as growing up. Love to all xxx
Hi my daughters 14 and was first diagnoised just after her sixth birthday, it is a really scary time, but I promise it does get easier for everyone. We had no family history of diabetes so had nothing to compare it to. The diabetic team will be expecting regular phone calls, so dont worry about being a pain. The first couple of months is most definatly the worst time, hang on in there 🙂
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