Hi - just discovered your forum - my boss recommended it. My daughter was diagnosed just before her 3rd birthday - thought she had a water infection as she was on the loo all the time - what a shock to find out she had diabetes! She's now nearly 6 so we've been living with it for 3 yrs. Her blood sugars are still all over the place - seem to do well for a few weeks then it all goes to pot. She copes really well - always knows when she's going hypo - but her moods are terrible - so grumpy most of the time (except at school!). Hope to be able to join in with your discussions.
-
Please Remember: Members are only permitted to share their own experiences. Members are not qualified to give medical advice. Additionally, everyone manages their health differently. Please be respectful of other people's opinions about their own diabetes management.
-
Learn more about joining the Diabetes UK Support Forum team here: https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/volunteering-opportunities-why-dont-you-join-us.112862/
Hello - new here
- Thread starter gewatts
- Start date
- Status
insulinaddict09
Well-Known Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
Northerner
Admin (Retired)
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
Hi, welcome to the forum! There are some parents who have joined recently that have children around your daughter's age - I'm sure they'd all welcome the chance to chat and compare notes🙂
Proudspirit
Well-Known Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 2
Hi Gabi, glad that you found us... you could have said your friend rather than boss, hate that lol.
hope Katie is ok xx
Julie.. a friend xx
hope Katie is ok xx
Julie.. a friend xx
Hi. Katie is on Humalog 25 twice a day though nurse is on about putting her on to 3 injections a day and starting carb counting - all sounds very complicated and daunting. Pump sounds good - have not been offered one - not sure if Katie would like it though - sure it would "bother" her just as her socks do! Fussy girl! Hope all goes well for your son. Must be hard for him to adjust at the ages of 11. Katie was still 2 and so can't remember life without it.
Hi Julie - sorry - you are my friend - you know that!! Hope you are feeling better today x
Steff
Little Miss Chatterbox
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 2
hi just being typically nosey , so is julie gewatts boss but also personal friend? x
Yes boss and friend!
Steff
Little Miss Chatterbox
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 2
cheers i was just reading through your thread and was puzzled as to how julie knew your name and daughters name
thanks ( dont mind me i the nosey parker )
Proudspirit
Well-Known Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 2
Yes Steff, but we are just a team of 8 and work very closely with each other..
Gabi is a great mum to her 2 beautiful girls and thought she would get on very well with the other mums here.
Julie x
sofaraway
Senior Member
welcome 🙂
Although carb counting sounds quite difficult, once you get the hang of it, you wonder how you ever managed without it. I'm sure on a basal bolus regieme your daughter will be able to get better control. There are plenty of expereinced parents and adult to help you out
Although carb counting sounds quite difficult, once you get the hang of it, you wonder how you ever managed without it. I'm sure on a basal bolus regieme your daughter will be able to get better control. There are plenty of expereinced parents and adult to help you out
- Status