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Thank you so much for sharing. I'm the mum of a newly diagnosed 11 year old son and have felt like I could burst with the worry of it all (actually I think I have burst, more than once). Thank you for turning your life around, you've given me hope that even if he does rebel (one of my major...

I think it depends how long they've been diagnosed and what their levels have been. To start with my son's diabetic nurse said "as long as he's below 20". He was in the 30's but no significant keytones when he first came home from hospital and was back at school within 4 days. Then she dropped...

Thanks Jayne, that's so reassuring. I'm so glad I joined the forum. It's so helpful just to know we're not alone. Thankfully I have very understanding and supportive boss who will also make sure the pressure is off when I go back. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

My son is 11 and was diagnosed during the Easter school holidays. I'm a single Mum with no supportive family and a 14 year old daughter. He had a few "moments" in hospital and I was really supportive and strong for him. We all dealt with it really well at first. He decided to take control and...