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New member, today. I'm a parent of a 16yr old boy with Type 1.

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Just wanted to day 'Hello'. My son's had Type 1 for seven years and it was a great shock when diagnosed after being unwell for a couple of weeks. I guess we've had a range of issues to deal with but these haven't prevented him having an active and fulfilling life. He uses Levemir and Novorapid. Active, enjoys sports, cycling. I'm happy to share and support with others, and of course seek advice on here. Warm regards, John.
 
Hi John and welcome to the forum. Good to have you on board. 🙂 Glad to hear your son is not letting T1 prevent him from being active and enjoying life. 🙂
 
Hiya - isn't there one of the insulin manufactures got a cycling team all PWD - anyone know ? Might your son, even if he doesn't want to get involved (or can't because of his age, or whatever) be interested in their exploits and how they manage themselves during these?

Exciting age to be - what's he planning, future education, aspirations? The world really is a small bi-valve mollusc for him isn't it?

Always like to know about teenagers cos this great grandma still hasn't decided what she wants to do when she leaves school!
 
Hi and welcome to forum
 
trophywench said:
Hiya - isn't there one of the insulin manufactures got a cycling team all PWD - anyone know ? Might your son, even if he doesn't want to get involved (or can't because of his age, or whatever) be interested in their exploits and how they manage themselves during these?

Exciting age to be - what's he planning, future education, aspirations? The world really is a small bi-valve mollusc for him isn't it?

Always like to know about teenagers cos this great grandma still hasn't decided what she wants to do when she leaves school!
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Hi Jenny, I'm not sure about the insulin manufactyrers and a cycling team. My son's got plenty of interests, cycling is one but he's not a fanatic, just as keen on football and table tennis. He's just left his very supportive high school after five years( they were so good around his diabetes, school trips, Dof E etc) and gone on to another local school for 6th form, doing Psychology, English Language and Economics. Thinks he'll go on to Uni, but time for mind changes ! He certainly wants to travel and 'adventure' .Sometimes I'm involved ! He's in transition now between Childrens Diabetic team and the Adult team.
 
johnboy61 said:
Hi Jenny, I'm not sure about the insulin manufactyrers and a cycling team. My son's got plenty of interests, cycling is one but he's not a fanatic, just as keen on football and table tennis. He's just left his very supportive high school after five years( they were so good around his diabetes, school trips, Dof E etc) and gone on to another local school for 6th form, doing Psychology, English Language and Economics. Thinks he'll go on to Uni, but time for mind changes ! He certainly wants to travel and 'adventure' .Sometimes I'm involved ! He's in transition now between Childrens Diabetic team and the Adult team.
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AHA! I can't copy and paste links at the mo, please Google - Team Novo Nordisk - to find their website.

Nice to hear he does have ambitions and a plan - quite an open range of subjects there telling me he has broad interests which he's willing to develop. I think kids are well advised not to go down one specific route these days - the making of my best friend since we were both 7, was going back as a mature student and taking a teaching degree in Economics and Business studies, only on her own personality and academically purely on her experience as a PA to the Chair of a multinational business, other work in different businesses and her 10 year old GCE O level passes. She soon got good GCE passes going at the school she was employed at - and linked up with a school travel company to introduce skiing and other such attractive trips to their pupils. She subsequently eventually got herself another career starting and running as the head of Bewdley Festival - from two nights to begin with it now lasts a fortnight annually!! So - Great Oaks all have to start with little acorns and sometimes whilst on the face of it who needs an Economics exam to be steeped in the Arts as a career? It's one of those things that can take a person a very long way in life! English is always useful in everything you might do and if you're a good judge of character- that always stands a person in good stead whichever path you find yourself following.

Excellent - and very refreshing - I wish him every success in his future - cos he already understands fully that into every life a little rain must fall so you just have to shrug your shoulders accept it, deal with it and get on with what YOU, not it, want to do.
 
Hi johnboy61, welcome to the forum. I have two children with type 1, and a third who is a constant source of worry. o_O They have had it for about 9 years. It’s great to hear that your son doesn’t let it stop him getting on with his life. Did you know that there is a professional cycling team made up of diabetic cyclists sponsored by Novo Nordisk? If you hadn’t noticed already, there is a parents board and one dedicated to schools on this forum. Have your son’s school been responsive to his needs?
 
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Hi johnboy61, welcome to the forum. I have two children with type 1, and a third who is a constant source of worry. o_O They have had it for about 9 years. It’s great to hear that your son doesn’t let it stop him getting on with his life. Did you know that there is a professional cycling team made up of diabetic cyclists sponsored by Novo Nordisk? If you hadn’t noticed already, there is a parents board and one dedicated to schools on this forum. Have your son’s school been responsive to his needs?
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Hi Billy, Thanks for your support. You must have your hands full then with the children ! It's certainly challenging at times x1 . I need to familiarise myself with the website ( this one) haven't found the Parents one yet or schools. My son'e first High school was brilliant ( with Nurse and parental support). New school a little disjointed but we're getting there and also it's 6th form now so a more independent view I think. Local Diabetic team very good, especially the nurse we've had for 7 years. I have only praise for her. Hope thinhgs all go well with you and yours. J.
 
trophywench said:
AHA! I can't copy and paste links at the mo, please Google - Team Novo Nordisk - to find their website.

Nice to hear he does have ambitions and a plan - quite an open range of subjects there telling me he has broad interests which he's willing to develop. I think kids are well advised not to go down one specific route these days - the making of my best friend since we were both 7, was going back as a mature student and taking a teaching degree in Economics and Business studies, only on her own personality and academically purely on her experience as a PA to the Chair of a multinational business, other work in different businesses and her 10 year old GCE O level passes. She soon got good GCE passes going at the school she was employed at - and linked up with a school travel company to introduce skiing and other such attractive trips to their pupils. She subsequently eventually got herself another career starting and running as the head of Bewdley Festival - from two nights to begin with it now lasts a fortnight annually!! So - Great Oaks all have to start with little acorns and sometimes whilst on the face of it who needs an Economics exam to be steeped in the Arts as a career? It's one of those things that can take a person a very long way in life! English is always useful in everything you might do and if you're a good judge of character- that always stands a person in good stead whichever path you find yourself following.

Excellent - and very refreshing - I wish him every success in his future - cos he already understands fully that into every life a little rain must fall so you just have to shrug your shoulders accept it, deal with it and get on with what YOU, not it, want to do.
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Thanks Jenny, all interesting and also very true. We have a pretty positive approach to life !
 
johnboy61 said:
Hi Billy, Thanks for your support. You must have your hands full then with the children ! It's certainly challenging at times x1 . I need to familiarise myself with the website ( this one) haven't found the Parents one yet or schools. My son'e first High school was brilliant ( with Nurse and parental support). New school a little disjointed but we're getting there and also it's 6th form now so a more independent view I think. Local Diabetic team very good, especially the nurse we've had for 7 years. I have only praise for her. Hope thinhgs all go well with you and yours. J.
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Hi John. Thanks for your good wishes. It’s a non-stop rollercoaster in our house! The parents and school boards are further down the page from this one. I’m delighted to hear that his high school were so good. Secondary schools generally give their pupils more independence than primary school, so I imagine a 6th form will be more independent still. That said, they are still obliged to support your son when necessary. Keep communicating with them and I’m sure you’ll get there. Good luck.
 
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