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Hi Jossy, welcome to the forum 🙂 Very sorry to hear of your son's diagnosis, it must be a terrible shock. But you don't need to feel alone, there are many people here, both parents and people who have grown up with diabetes, who will be able to help you with your concerns and any questions you may have. There is a lot to take in, but try not to be overwhelmed by it all, you will acquire the knowledge as time passes - just start with the advice given to you by your doctor or nurse for now.
There are lots of sources of help - have a look at our 'Useful Links' thread for other places that can help, such as the Childrem with Diabetes website and JDRF:
http://www.diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=10406
You should try and get 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! 🙂
What insulin regime is he on, and how has he been taking to it?
There are lots of sources of help - have a look at our 'Useful Links' thread for other places that can help, such as the Childrem with Diabetes website and JDRF:
http://www.diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=10406
You should try and get 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! 🙂
What insulin regime is he on, and how has he been taking to it?
teapot8910
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Welcome to the forum Jossy x
Robster65
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Hi Jossy. Welcome. 🙂
Your reaction is very understandable but rest assured, he will survive and thrive the same as your other children.
Many of us were diagnosed as children and have come through relatively unscathed and treatment options nowadays are far superior to what they were. And in case you feel guilty, there's nothing you could have done different to prevent it happening. It's just a random mix of genes that decides it. 🙂
Rob
Your reaction is very understandable but rest assured, he will survive and thrive the same as your other children.
Many of us were diagnosed as children and have come through relatively unscathed and treatment options nowadays are far superior to what they were. And in case you feel guilty, there's nothing you could have done different to prevent it happening. It's just a random mix of genes that decides it. 🙂
Rob
margie
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Hi Jossy and welcome
Have you tried the children with diabetes website - there will be lots of parents there who will be able to empathise with you.
http://www.childrenwithdiabetesuk.org/
At the moment you are probably feeling shell-shocked and it will take a while for you to get your head around everything - but you will get there and anything we can do to help we will.
Have you tried the children with diabetes website - there will be lots of parents there who will be able to empathise with you.
http://www.childrenwithdiabetesuk.org/
At the moment you are probably feeling shell-shocked and it will take a while for you to get your head around everything - but you will get there and anything we can do to help we will.
Hi Jossy and welcome.
I know how you are feeling. My 11 year old son was diagnosed last November and our world changed overnight. I remember everyone telling me it would feel better with time,that the injections and glucose testing would become a normal part of our daily routine. At the time I didn't believe it but six months down the line things feel different to the first few weeks after diagnosis and it is now part of our daily routine. My son is coping much better than I thought he would and it feels less scary than it did at first. The best advice I was given was to take one day at a time. You have found the best place for support here and you and your family are not alone.
Joann
I know how you are feeling. My 11 year old son was diagnosed last November and our world changed overnight. I remember everyone telling me it would feel better with time,that the injections and glucose testing would become a normal part of our daily routine. At the time I didn't believe it but six months down the line things feel different to the first few weeks after diagnosis and it is now part of our daily routine. My son is coping much better than I thought he would and it feels less scary than it did at first. The best advice I was given was to take one day at a time. You have found the best place for support here and you and your family are not alone.
Joann
Blythespirit
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Hi Jossy and welcome to the forum. I see you have aleady been given some great advice so I hope you're starting to feel less isolated. I don't have any experience with diabetic children but it sounds like you're doing just fine and with the help and support you'll get here you'll do even better. XXXXX
Hi Jossy,
Well done for finding this forum so soon after diagnosis! It took me a lot longer but the support and advice and understanding that I have found here has helped so very much!!
You have already had some great advice - the Children with Diabetes crew are priceless in terms of support for you, your boy and your non diabetic kids. This condition will effect all of you and you don't have to find all the answers yourself.
The next few weeks will be an intense learning curve and you are about to learn a whole new language. Anything that you don't understand or feel comfortable with, please ask questions. And remember that this is not your fault - diabetes can be a random and unexplained hitchhiker. Just get your boy through the adjustments and we will help where we can.
I have two T1 boys aged 10 and 15.
Take care, Ange
Well done for finding this forum so soon after diagnosis! It took me a lot longer but the support and advice and understanding that I have found here has helped so very much!!
You have already had some great advice - the Children with Diabetes crew are priceless in terms of support for you, your boy and your non diabetic kids. This condition will effect all of you and you don't have to find all the answers yourself.
The next few weeks will be an intense learning curve and you are about to learn a whole new language. Anything that you don't understand or feel comfortable with, please ask questions. And remember that this is not your fault - diabetes can be a random and unexplained hitchhiker. Just get your boy through the adjustments and we will help where we can.
I have two T1 boys aged 10 and 15.
Take care, Ange
Blythespirit
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Isn't it amazing the difference a good day makes? Well done to all concerned and may it be the first of many such good days! 🙂 XXXXX
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