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Hi devera67. My daugther was diagnosed when she was 21 months old. Now she three and half years old. I won't say it's easy but it gets easier by the time.The good thing about having diabetes so young is that you grow up with it and usually get along with it. We tried not to change the way we...

That's amazing! I don't think it could ever happen here .Not even in my dreams!

Who is this person? It sounds to me a little strange because it's very difficult to find someone willing to take such a responsibility? Are they appointed by the state or have you find them?

Here, in Greece there is no way that teachers would take any responsibility to treat diabetes .My daughter is at the daycare and I go there to check her and administer her bolus.They won't even check her bloodsugar. I was forced to change job so that I can visit my daugther's school in the...

My daugther seems not to realise when she is low, her behaviour is the same and she has never woken up because of a low.And yes I agree that we should take care of our selves because we need a lot of energy every day. I used to sleep quite a lot before diabetes, some times I believe I am...

My daughter is on a pump since the first month of her diagnosis. The first five months I would check her every two hours during the night. Now I usually check her every three or four hours. There have been a couple of nights that I didn't manage to wake up due to my being so tired.

Thanks for wellcoming me!

Hello everyone! I am the mother of a three year old girl with type1 diabetes from Greece.I think it's great to share your experience and kwoledge with others.