From all the long term diabetics to a fairly new comer...
Khaleb was diagnosed 15/8/07. I described Khaleb's symptoms to the A&E nurse who did a bsl which came up 'HI' and I said "S**t he has diabetes". I hate the anniversary as I remember being flown with with Royal Flying Doctor Service to a large childrens hospital and Khaleb spending 4 days in intensive care. I slept occassionally in a noisy 'lounge' room and forgot to pack my purse in the rush to leave. My sister drove a couple of hours after she finished work to bring me money as no food or anything was provided at the hospital. We got flown back to our local hospital after a week on the scariest flight I have ever experienced. We then spent another 3 weeks in hospital after Khaleb also got quite ill. The arguements that came after with Khaleb's father (who left when Khaleb was 10 weeks old) was also another very unpleasant experience.
I am thankful for the modern equipment but it actually puts more pressure on parents to perform well with such accuracy being available. 25 years ago I am extremely doubtful that Khaleb would have survived the initial diagnoses (bsl 86) or that he would have had any chance of an extended life. Even with all Khaleb's problems he has a very good chance of making the 25 year mark.
Congratulations on your committment to your diabetes.
Khaleb was diagnosed 15/8/07. I described Khaleb's symptoms to the A&E nurse who did a bsl which came up 'HI' and I said "S**t he has diabetes". I hate the anniversary as I remember being flown with with Royal Flying Doctor Service to a large childrens hospital and Khaleb spending 4 days in intensive care. I slept occassionally in a noisy 'lounge' room and forgot to pack my purse in the rush to leave. My sister drove a couple of hours after she finished work to bring me money as no food or anything was provided at the hospital. We got flown back to our local hospital after a week on the scariest flight I have ever experienced. We then spent another 3 weeks in hospital after Khaleb also got quite ill. The arguements that came after with Khaleb's father (who left when Khaleb was 10 weeks old) was also another very unpleasant experience.
I am thankful for the modern equipment but it actually puts more pressure on parents to perform well with such accuracy being available. 25 years ago I am extremely doubtful that Khaleb would have survived the initial diagnoses (bsl 86) or that he would have had any chance of an extended life. Even with all Khaleb's problems he has a very good chance of making the 25 year mark.
Congratulations on your committment to your diabetes.
