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  1. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    And so on yours and others recommendation I have also ordered the above book! I shall be an expert!.....she says! What is it you mean by bolus advisor? My sons current meter reads sugar levels as well as ketones all According to which strips we use.......
  2. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    Just downloaded an app that does just that (enter your ingredients etc etc) Thank you for the heads up Hopefully tonight's meal will be less of a guess!
  3. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    Just ordered "think like a pancreas" I can't wait to get my hands on it! Need all the help I can get!
  4. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    I can't even tell you how much sense your post has made to me! Reading that has given me hope that actually......it'll all be ok Just got to be organized I think us parents are always too hard on ourselves, glad to hear it's not just me! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment back...
  5. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    Thanku!! I can't even tell you how much the comments and support from people off this forum are helping [emoji5]
  6. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    Thank you some good advice and tips that I will definitely be using [emoji4]
  7. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    So many people have advised me to get this book I shall definitely be investing Will also be getting in touch with the charity as I want him to maybe meet & get to know other children that are going through the same thing 45 years! This gives me hope! Thank you [emoji4]
  8. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    Yes I am counting the carbs But as I cook a lot from scratch I am struggling with the carb counting I'm almost guessing with some meals He's only on a set dose for his night time insulin, the other 3 injections are based around his meals and all according to his sugar levels before the meal I...
  9. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    It does help, thank you Just wanted to make sure that what I am currently doing and cooking etc isn't making him worse in some way His sugars are still very up & down which I have been advised happens when newly diagnosed I suppose part of me feels guilty for not allowing him certain things...
  10. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    Hi! I am in need of some advice I have been told that my son can generally eat what he ate before as long as it's accounted for with his insulin....... Is this the case or should I still be watching his intake of carbs to a degree? I still want him to be able to enjoy being a child and...
  11. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    Thank you for your kind words This forum has been brilliant And is really helping with my confidence I am sure it will get easier So helpful knowing other people are going or have been through the same thing Hope your granddaughter is well And thank you x
  12. Missbee100

    Just joined the T1 club!

    Hi, welcome to the forum! My son is newly diagnosed so I am on this forum for help, advice & support (he's only 9) One thing people on here are teaching me is to be kind to yourself You like my son are going through a time of readjustment but you will come out the other side I am sure...
  13. Missbee100

    Type 1 Newbie

    Welcome to the forum! Sounds like you are doing really well I don't profess to know a lot as my son has only been diagnosed a week but this forum has been brilliant. Lots of friendly people on here with words of encouragement & great tips.
  14. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    Thank you for your kind words I am going to learn as much as I can as I want my son to feel in control & live a normal life. I am starting to realize it's not all doom & gloom & that actually once we have got our heads round it, the worlds his oyster! Thank you again
  15. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    Thank you Today is a new day and after reading everyone's replies I feel a lot more empowered I have a new found appreciation for diabetics I really do.
  16. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    Thank you I'm definitely going to try & be kind to myself I don't want my son to worry about me worrying! It's so lovely to know that we are not alone and that everyone on here is or has been through this & probably still going through it. It's good to talk!
  17. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    That's what's this forum is helping me to realize, that my son & me are not alone. Already I have had some wonderful words of encouragement & helpful tips. I have woken up this morning feeling empowered Thank you so much!
  18. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    Thank you for your kind words, I will definitely get the book & have a read. Definitely feel the need to meet other families who are in the same boat, I think it would boost my confidence. Thanku!
  19. Missbee100

    Newly diagnosed 9 year old

    Hi, My 9 year old son was diagnosed a week ago after being rushed to hospital.... Being diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic has been an absolute shock & when we are all still Coming to terms with. My son is now home and doing extremely well, I am so very proud of how he is dealing with everything. I...
  20. Missbee100

    I know -A day in the life of a parent of a Type1 child.

    My 9 year old son is 1 week into his diagnosis, After a very traumatic weekend and him falling into a coma we then found out he had type 1 diabtetes, shocked wasn't the word, what you have written has resonated with me and made me cry, I thought it was just me that went to bed and cried. My son...