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<blockquote data-quote="endocrinegremlin" data-source="post: 1329803" data-attributes="member: 196900"><p>Hi, first, it is great that you came to the forum and with such honesty. That better helps us help you. I was diagnosed at 6 to a mum who had been diabetic since she was 12 while having an aunt who had been diabetic since she was 4....yet they still panicked and had the same thought processes. Yes I agree that you have to try and shield Rory from as much of your stress as possible but it is ok to personally feel it.</p><p></p><p>The books other recommended are great. I would also ask your DSN about getting on a DAFNE course. This is a week long course (though it can be spread longer) that teaches someone how to count carbs and work ratios. In theory Rory can eat anything he likes. All you need to do is know his ratio and the carbs in what he is eating. I'd stay away from sugary drinks and such but the rest is just learning to manage. Diets are debated on here and different people find different things work but I agree with a previous comment that the less change for Rory is better. Get yourself sorted with a hypo kit for his bag at school. Though teachers and offices can carry things that may be far from him at times and he may not admit to needing them. So keep some fast acting glucose and some long acting carbs on him at all times. Say, glucose tabs/wee carton of fresh orange or a can of sugary juice and a breakfast bar/biscuit on him at all times. </p><p></p><p>As I said many opinions are on here so make sure you are in touch with your DSN and Dr so everyone knows what you are doing and why. Things will not be perfect for many months because he has just been diagnosed but you will get there. Try and involve him with writing in his book with results and try not to show disappointment at 'bad' numbers. Many teens 'rebel' when it overwhelms them so keeping it as little a deal as possible is vital. </p><p></p><p>I'd rec googling all the people who have type one. The PM is type one as are famous sports starts! </p><p></p><p>It is serious and hard and I won't pretend it isn't but someone is always around this forum with answers. The nurses are there most of the time at hospitals. Just know he can do nearly everything and anything. Some jobs are restricted but at his age nothing is beyond his reach.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="endocrinegremlin, post: 1329803, member: 196900"] Hi, first, it is great that you came to the forum and with such honesty. That better helps us help you. I was diagnosed at 6 to a mum who had been diabetic since she was 12 while having an aunt who had been diabetic since she was 4....yet they still panicked and had the same thought processes. Yes I agree that you have to try and shield Rory from as much of your stress as possible but it is ok to personally feel it. The books other recommended are great. I would also ask your DSN about getting on a DAFNE course. This is a week long course (though it can be spread longer) that teaches someone how to count carbs and work ratios. In theory Rory can eat anything he likes. All you need to do is know his ratio and the carbs in what he is eating. I'd stay away from sugary drinks and such but the rest is just learning to manage. Diets are debated on here and different people find different things work but I agree with a previous comment that the less change for Rory is better. Get yourself sorted with a hypo kit for his bag at school. Though teachers and offices can carry things that may be far from him at times and he may not admit to needing them. So keep some fast acting glucose and some long acting carbs on him at all times. Say, glucose tabs/wee carton of fresh orange or a can of sugary juice and a breakfast bar/biscuit on him at all times. As I said many opinions are on here so make sure you are in touch with your DSN and Dr so everyone knows what you are doing and why. Things will not be perfect for many months because he has just been diagnosed but you will get there. Try and involve him with writing in his book with results and try not to show disappointment at 'bad' numbers. Many teens 'rebel' when it overwhelms them so keeping it as little a deal as possible is vital. I'd rec googling all the people who have type one. The PM is type one as are famous sports starts! It is serious and hard and I won't pretend it isn't but someone is always around this forum with answers. The nurses are there most of the time at hospitals. Just know he can do nearly everything and anything. Some jobs are restricted but at his age nothing is beyond his reach. [/QUOTE]
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