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<blockquote data-quote="azure" data-source="post: 1439925" data-attributes="member: 39639"><p>Hi [USER=389138]@Buzz2102[/USER] I can move your thread to the Parents section if you would like me to.</p><p></p><p>The first thing to,explain to your son is that not eating won't work. He'll still need insulin to keep him well. As he's recently diagnosed, he may still be making a little of his own insulin, but that will gradually decline.</p><p></p><p>Maybe try to be positive about food and keeping healthy. Talk about the exciting developments towards a cure (there are some exciting ideas around) Tell him that keeping himself healthy and well-nourished will mean he's in the best shape for whatever treatments are developed.</p><p></p><p>Also, maybe talk about his general life - eg sports, feeling well enough to play with his friends, doing well at school, etc.</p><p></p><p>I also suggest you speak to,his DSN. She may be able to put you in touch with other families and then he won't feel so alone.</p><p></p><p>Tell him he's not alone. There are lots of Type 1s leading healthy and busy lives, and diabetes won't hold him back. Explain he'll gradually get control of it and it will fit into his life and not be such a horribly big part of his thoughts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azure, post: 1439925, member: 39639"] Hi [USER=389138]@Buzz2102[/USER] I can move your thread to the Parents section if you would like me to. The first thing to,explain to your son is that not eating won't work. He'll still need insulin to keep him well. As he's recently diagnosed, he may still be making a little of his own insulin, but that will gradually decline. Maybe try to be positive about food and keeping healthy. Talk about the exciting developments towards a cure (there are some exciting ideas around) Tell him that keeping himself healthy and well-nourished will mean he's in the best shape for whatever treatments are developed. Also, maybe talk about his general life - eg sports, feeling well enough to play with his friends, doing well at school, etc. I also suggest you speak to,his DSN. She may be able to put you in touch with other families and then he won't feel so alone. Tell him he's not alone. There are lots of Type 1s leading healthy and busy lives, and diabetes won't hold him back. Explain he'll gradually get control of it and it will fit into his life and not be such a horribly big part of his thoughts. [/QUOTE]
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