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Hi, just posting first message here, trying to get use to it. I am a mum of a recently diagnosed type 1 diabetic aged 9 - my lovely boy Daniel. He was rushed into hospital with DKA four weeks ago but is now doing really well and adjusting far better than I am to a life of injections, carb counting and blood testing. Its scary how little I know about diabetes, and how much I feel I have to learn, but hopefully joining this forum will bring some of the advice and help that is missing from the books, websites and professionals. Wisdom comes with experience and I am hoping that I will be able to ask those who have been there a bit longer than me for advice I may need. Anyway, long hello finally over, thanks and looking forward to reading and learning as I go.
Cheers.
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hi there cpgreen and welcome to this lovely forum , im sorry to hear about your son having to be rushed into hospital that must have been dreadful for you , but im pleased to see he is adjusting well it is a big shock to the system especially on the younger ones diagnosed with diabetes, theres mums in here with children who have the day to day trials and tribulations and also there brilliant days but there all so nice and friendly have a look around the parents section of the forum plenty of advice given etc etc x
 
Hi there, welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear that your lovely little boy has diabetes but great to hear that he's coping with it all.

You're right, there IS a lot to learn, but believe me, you will learn such a lot much more quickly than you might expect, adn being a member here is a great way of finding stuff out. It's also fab if you're having a rough day and need a good ol rant!!

Lots of parents on here who've been through the same as you, all happy and willing to share their experiences, and what they've learned from them.

xx
 
Hi cp, welcome to the forum!🙂 So sorry to hear about Daniel, DKA can be very scary, but it sounds as though he's a plucky character and taking to his new regime well. We have lots of parents posting here - some with newly-diagnosed chldren like you, but also some real experts with lots of experience, so you will never be far from an answer to any of your questions.

Don't feel that you should know everything right from the start, and never be afraid to ask anything!🙂
 
Hi cpgreensmith
Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear your son has got type 1 diabetes - it's a club no-one wants to join. What's important to him? Sports / music / activities / vehicles / ambitions etc? If he's set on a career in the armed forces or as a HGV driver, for example, he's going to have a problem at present, but the rules may have changed by the time he's old enough. I guess what I trying to say is that diabetes is not the only thing in his life, but it does need some thought, although he will gradually take over from you as he learns more and grows older. Other parents will no doubt respond, too, so ask anything that will help you and your family.
 
Hello, evening, welcome aboard, sorry to hear you are feeling a little scared. I really hope things get clearer for you and your boy, and stick around this place I have no doubt it will help you out, any time of the day pop on and ask us anything no matter how stupid you think the question is, there will be someone out there to advise who has been through it themselves, lots of parents on here too who will steer you along, take care

Rossi:D
 
Hi

Welcome, so glad you have found this site. I'm a mum too so know how you are feeling at the moment. Sounds like you are both doing fantastically so be proud of what you have achieved so far.

At the beginning I can remember feeling overloaded with information and the diabetes took over everything. It feels that its the only thing you will ever think about and life is never going to be the same. I can't promise that normal will be exactly the same but you do find a new normal which is still good. Diabetes does need to be respected but you will get it in its rightful place in time where you are in charge of it rather than it being in charge if you (if that makes sense). What injection regime is your son on and how is he coping with the injections. Our kids are tougher than we think aren't they but remember that you are there for him but you need support too so make sure you talk about all your concerns, no matter how silly you think they may sound. My biggest one was a fear of night time hypos and I couldn't get the medical profession to talk to me and I wish now that I had found this sight much earlier as everybody here is great.

Take one day at a time at the moment, as anything you like as we can all support each other. Some days will be challenging but as I always try and think, tomorrow is another day. Take care.
 
Thanks for the warm welcome

Thank you for all the support and welcome I received and the advice to have a look in the parents section, it is a huge relief to know there are so many people out there who are ready and willing to give advice or just listen to me let of some steam. Although my son's DSN is brilliant and all the healthcare he has received has been A1, sometimes the most important (and silly) questions pop up and there's no one on hand to speak to. Well now I know where to come and it really is a big comfort. I will be checking in regularly and posting in the parents section with my questions and letting you know how Dan is doing.

:D
 
Hello and welcome

My son was diagnosed 2 years ago at the age of 10 so i understand all that you are going through at the moment.

Please, please, do ask anything you wish.

Always feel free to pm me anytime.

Mand 🙂
 
Hello cpgreensmith -- and welcome, as Mand and others say.

My son was diagnosed last November, at age 12. Sigh. It's a lot to take on board, I know.

Our kids do seem to cope more quickly, I'm not sure why. Whereas I'm not sure we ever get over the heartbreak!

Just recently I've started to feel that I'm coming through all this in an okay way. But it has taken a year. I know things are different for different people.

But on this site anyway you will find a wonderful group of people with so much knowledge, humour and support. Do check out the Parents section, but also the general messageboard, as lots of parents tend to post everywhere.

I send all best wishes, and do stay in touch. I echo Mand too -- feel free to PM me.

Patricia
 
cpgreensmith said:
Hi, just posting first message here, trying to get use to it. I am a mum of a recently diagnosed type 1 diabetic aged 9 - my lovely boy Daniel. He was rushed into hospital with DKA four weeks ago but is now doing really well and adjusting far better than I am to a life of injections, carb counting and blood testing. Its scary how little I know about diabetes, and how much I feel I have to learn, but hopefully joining this forum will bring some of the advice and help that is missing from the books, websites and professionals. Wisdom comes with experience and I am hoping that I will be able to ask those who have been there a bit longer than me for advice I may need. Anyway, long hello finally over, thanks and looking forward to reading and learning as I go.
Cheers.
🙂 :D 🙂
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Hi there, my son who is 8 was diagnosed in august this year, seems like a life time ago, and my, how things have changed! But he still does all the the things he did before including enormous amounts of football, it just needs a bit( ok a lot) of planning and organization.Kids are amazing in how they adapt, they are a true inspiration.
I'm sure you will find this site a great help, everyone is so willing to 'listen' and offer advice or support.
Good luck and best wishes
Caryn x
 
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