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[Kiera Tuck]

Hi all, my 2+1/2 yr old precious boy was rushed into hospital 1/8/16 to be told he had type one diabetes! I've been walking around in a drunken haze ever since. There is so much information floating around my head, I've got notes I've written, leaflets, medication, carb counting and this huge responsibility to keep my son alive and well with needle after needle. It's not like being a single mother wasn't hard enough...Yes it will get easier but wow!!!!

 

[grovesy]

Welcome!

 

[Stitch147]

Hi Kiera and welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear of your sons diagnosis. You have come to the right place though.

 

[Lindarose]

Hi Kiera. So sorry to hear of your sons diagnosis. I can only imagine how you must feel. But as Stitch said you've joined an excellent forum for support and advice. Someone is always on hand to help.

 

[Northerner]

Hi all, my 2+1/2 yr old precious boy was rushed into hospital 1/8/16 to be told he had type one diabetes! I've been walking around in a drunken haze ever since. There is so much information floating around my head, I've got notes I've written, leaflets, medication, carb counting and this huge responsibility to keep my son alive and well with needle after needle. It's not like being a single mother wasn't hard enough...Yes it will get easier but wow!!!!

Hi Kiera, welcome to the forum 🙂 Really sorry to hear about your little one's diagnosis It can be an awful lot to take in, in a very short time, so no wonder you are feeling so overwhelmed! 😱

What insulin is he on, and how has he taken to the fingerpricks and injections? I would highly recommend getting a copy of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Adolescents and Young People by Ragnar Hanas. It's not cheap, but you will find it a massive help in understanding things and what the medics are saying, plus it can help reassure you and help you find the right questions to ask at appointments. I hope you are getting good support from his healthcare team.

You might also like to read Adrienne's essential guide for parents of newly-diagnosed children which will hopefully help you understand how YOU are feeling about everything. JDRF, the Type 1 charity, provide a free 'KIDSAC' for newly-diagnosed children, which includes a Rufus Bear to help him with injections.

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have - no question is considered 'silly', so if it is bothering you or confusing you, just ask! There are lots of friendly, knowledgeable people here who will be more than happy to help, so don't ever feel you are alone in this or have no-one who understands.

 

[pottersusan]

Welcome aboard. Everyone on here is very helpful and supportive. Ask away - someone will know the answer!

 

[SB2015]

Welcome Kiera

Yes lots to learn, a big shock and enormous responsibility. But it is manageable and it will get easier. Accept the help that you will be offered by the Diabetes Specialist Nurse. They will guide you through step by step. Children are often offered an insulin pump. That can make life a lot more flexible.

The book Northerner has suggested is excellent. It takes you through things step by step.

There is a section on here specifically for parents and there are lots of VERY helpful people there who know what you are going through, and are ahead of you on the path. They will be able to give you practical advice and reassurance.

Keep asking and we do understand how it feels to receive the diagnosis.

 

[Bloden]

Hi there, Kiera. 🙂 So sorry to hear about your little one's diabetes. Fire away with any questions - lots of knowledgeable and helpful types here, including T1 parents.😛 You're right - it does get easier.

 

[HOBIE]

Welcome to the forum from someone who has been T1 since England won the World Cup at the age of 3. It is hard work at times but keep reading & take a note book with you to wright note when you see Drs. 🙂

 

[Kiera Tuck]

Hi Kiera, welcome to the forum 🙂 Really sorry to hear about your little one's diagnosis It can be an awful lot to take in, in a very short time, so no wonder you are feeling so overwhelmed! 😱

What insulin is he on, and how has he taken to the fingerpricks and injections? I would highly recommend getting a copy of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Adolescents and Young People by Ragnar Hanas. It's not cheap, but you will find it a massive help in understanding things and what the medics are saying, plus it can help reassure you and help you find the right questions to ask at appointments. I hope you are getting good support from his healthcare team.

You might also like to read Adrienne's essential guide for parents of newly-diagnosed children which will hopefully help you understand how YOU are feeling about everything. JDRF, the Type 1 charity, provide a free 'KIDSAC' for newly-diagnosed children, which includes a Rufus Bear to help him with injections.

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have - no question is considered 'silly', so if it is bothering you or confusing you, just ask! There are lots of friendly, knowledgeable people here who will be more than happy to help, so don't ever feel you are alone in this or have no-one who understands.

My son is on novorapid and lantus.

Hi Kiera, welcome to the forum 🙂 Really sorry to hear about your little one's diagnosis It can be an awful lot to take in, in a very short time, so no wonder you are feeling so overwhelmed! 😱

What insulin is he on, and how has he taken to the fingerpricks and injections? I would highly recommend getting a copy of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Adolescents and Young People by Ragnar Hanas. It's not cheap, but you will find it a massive help in understanding things and what the medics are saying, plus it can help reassure you and help you find the right questions to ask at appointments. I hope you are getting good support from his healthcare team.

You might also like to read Adrienne's essential guide for parents of newly-diagnosed children which will hopefully help you understand how YOU are feeling about everything. JDRF, the Type 1 charity, provide a free 'KIDSAC' for newly-diagnosed children, which includes a Rufus Bear to help him with injections.

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have - no question is considered 'silly', so if it is bothering you or confusing you, just ask! There are lots of friendly, knowledgeable people here who will be more than happy to help, so don't ever feel you are alone in this or have no-one who understands.

Noah has been put on novorapid and lantus. We were given the kids pack with rufus whilst in A+E he was hyper.
Noah has taken to the injections and finger tests very well. He doesn't cry, he even presses the button himself, he tends to say owies when he has the lantus.
I'm the one not coping very well, feels like my heads going to explode, I live with chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression, ibs and multiple allergies so it's all a little crazy right now, i find basic changes difficult enough but wow my precious little man being ill it so overwhelming!

 

[Marsbartoastie]

Noah sounds like a little smasher. While he obviously has to be the focus of your energies, remember to take care of yourself too Kiera.

 

[KookyCat]

Welcome Kiera and Noah 🙂 Sorry that you have to be here, but it does sound like Noah is a little trooper. Lantus does sting quite a bit which is probably why it gives him the ouchies. It must be a dreadful shock, and I'm sure being on your own is really tough right at this minute, but that's what we're all here for, if we can help let us know. You must give yourself time to adjust though, it's a massive thing and you'll probably feel overwhelmed for quite a while but you'll find it gets easier to cope with on a practical level with time 🙂

 

[Carol F]

Well done on finding this forum so quick...i have learnt loads on it..my son is older (8) but diagnosed (T1) on the 30th June....like you I was very shocked but came to terms with it quickly...
Read up as much as you can, everyone on here has a story and they are more than willing to offer help and advice. X