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Hi, My son 19 was diagnosed type 1 in October 2013, so now 10 month on we are quite in the swing of things. The most important thing is a support network, i am assuming your husband was diagnosed via the GP, and probably hasn't refereed you to the hospital to see proper consultant and nurse...

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My 20 year old son who is type 1 will be going to Tenerief in July he has only been diagnosed now for 5 months and is stable. We were wondering if anyone could recommend good travel insurance as we are new to this. I would be so grateful if anyone could advise on this. Thank you

I asked the diabetic nurse this exact question, and her advise was to have a bowl of cereals,obviously avoided any sugary ones

Thank you pavlosn, Like my son though I too do not have a choice, I was beyond devastated when I found out this diagnosis especially as I work in the medical field and now the complications associated with type 1, , but he is my son, and I am determined this will not destroy us as a family or...

Thank you for all your positive responses to my post. My son will be 20 in march, on diagnoses he thought he life was ruined. I suppose he Google far too much, as we all do, and only picked out the worst parts and they prayed on his mind. Initially he was in shock and didn't really understand...

Acceptance is not really what any one wants to do when they are told they have Type 1 diabetes, but realistically what choice do you have.... none, if you want to live a long and healthy life. By accepting and allowing this chronic illness to become part of your new life, you will be making your...

Hi, My son 20 was diagnosed 4 months ago so in a similar position to yourself. Luckily now he has good control over his condition however he like you is still in the honeymoon period too. Basically i feel you should have advise from a dietitian about foods to eat, advise on how to treat hypos...

Hi Mentat. Many thanks for taking the time to reply to my post. Its good to hear from a young man similar in age to my son, and to hear your story. It gives me a good indication of things that may come, so at least I am prepared for any odd behavior etc. Its probably early days for us but blood...

Hi Liz, sorry for my late reply. Thank you for yours though. You are so encouraging and it is lovely to hear your story. Wow being diagnosed at 14, are you type 1 too? We are all coming to terms with this now, and my son is doing brilliantly. He is so sensible, thank-goodness, and he is...

Hi Liz, so kind of you to take the time to reply to me. I have advised my son of what you have said re driving, and we are a bit paranoid about it, think the nurse said not to drive under 5.0 not sure if that is a dvla guidline must check that one out. Good idea tho about keeping a spare blood...

Hi Wendy 52, yes its called "Daphne" the course although this one i think is for type 1 diabetes which my son has, the Desmond course is for type 2 diabetics. Other things to snack on are sugar free jelly with fruit in, malt loaf (1 slice) skips, baby bell cheese lights, if you really want a...

Hi, sorry to read you are both down today, my teenage son has just been diagnosed 2 wks ago so I know what you are both going through. I have been told about the Daphne course which i think has been designed to allow you to adjust your insulin to what you eat, so maybe you could half half a...

Hi, Liz King, thankyou for your advise. We have noted re the driving advise is there any particular limit you can not drive at for blood sugars? He is under a great consultant and their diabetic team, who are very good. He has to ring every few days with his blood sugar readings. We are all...

True, but my son hates nuts, just looking for ideas what people would have as a snack in-between meals, as we are new to all this.