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For about 6 months before my son was diagnosed (age 2.5) he was completely out of control. He would get incredibly anxious about really weird things, about anything that changed, would scream and shout and ignore me and throw things and then sob inconsolably. Everyone said it was just "the...

Re: Why does my little boy always look so pale, is it normal People were always saying how pale my son was and how dark his eyes were but assumed it was just how he looked (I am a bit like that)...I did wonder if he was anaemic. As he got sicker, he became almost translucent, wax work like. He...

Help! My lovely little boy was diagnosed at the end of August with T1 - he is on a pump and we are just about coming to terms with managing things. But last week he started to scream in agony if he ate hot foot. Then sweet food. Now, any food. Luckily, i am still producong milk which, though not...

Hi...I am concerned about my son (age 2.5). He was diagnosed in August with T1 and was admitted with severe ketoacidosis. Alhough there is no certainty, it is probable that he had the condition for some time, probably around a year, although the decline in last month was the most evident. At...

Hi...I was wondering if anyone could share with me there experience of contact with their diabetes nurse? We were discharged with our son on 6th September, and since then have had one phone call from our nurse, and no home visit. We can call her (and have done) if we need advice in a "situation"...

Hi - I am thinking about homeschooling my son. Well, actually I'd always thought about it, but then when he was diagnosed with T1, I worried he might feel isolated. However, it has been indicated to me that as he is on a pump, I will have to be there to do all his pump alterations, and that he...

I'm interested to hear from others who have knowledge or experience of gluten free diet with t1 toddlers/children. My son was, until diagnosis, largely fed on gluten free foods, as I am gluten intolerant. Since diagnosis, his diet has included lots of wholewheat foods, thanks to the advice of...

Hi Jen Yes, I do find myself testing a lot more. The consultant said to test 4 -6 times a day, but Django eats very small amounts, at very erratic times, which is then added into the breastfeeding mix. So it is more like 15-20 times a day. The dispensary actually tried to say no when we called...

Thanks Jen for all your supportive replies to my posts. It is such a help. I had never thought ofnthe weighing in thing, but it could be interesting. My other concern is that if I do have a glass of wine (I never drink more) then will the alcohol go through in the milk in sufficient quantity to...

Hi - I was wondering if anyone has any insight to give into the affect of breastfeeding a toddler with diabetes. I have maintained bf with my son, allowing him to lead the weaning process (within reason!) - this has given him a very healthy immunity (ha, except having diabetes type one) and...

Re: Who is top paediatric endocrinologist (diabetes T1) in u Sorry - still trying to get to grips with the site. Mainly, I just need to know how to go about finding the critters...I tried nhschoices, but couldna make head nor tail of it... So, main thought really was if anyone had experience...

My toddler son was diagnosed 3 weeks ago and in hospital 8 days with DKA. He went straight onto a pump. The team have been good but I want a second opinion and consultation to discuss the diagnosis, treatment, management and also secondary complications as no mention of foot or eye care has been...

Ironic really as my son is absolutely convinced in a two year old logic way that it was the huge quantity of marsh samphire he ate just before getting really sick that made him "poorly and need a pump"...

Thanks for sharing. Ironically, up until a few weeks before this diagnosis my son rarely ate any processed, wheat based or sugar added food. His diet had been largely gluten free (my diet), minimal dairy, mostly vegetarian with some fish, high in fresh fruit and homegrown veg, 100% organic and...

Hi - we are now into week 3 of learning how to live with the new guest in our house - diabetes t1. Our son was recently diagnosed (2 1/2). He went straight onto the Medtronic paradigm pump. His levels are really erratic, with numbers in the 14-18 range in the middle of the night, but waking with...

Thank you! I am seeing the dietician on Monday so will go with plenty of questions. My son has always been a very very light eater, especially heavy carbs (preferring fruit and veg picked from the garden) and very active - one of the reasons we were not unduly concerned when he did not increase...

Thanks everyone. To reassure, I have no intention of subjecting my son to anything that could endanger or cause any unnecessary or avoidable distress, whether that be in the mainstream care or otherwise. His welfare and happiness are my only concern and I am a fierce wolf momma! But my roots...

Just read my post title and think the lack of sleep must be getting to me - low crabbing for toddlers?.... Thanks for bump to right board. Just getting to grips... Best wishes Bliss

Hi - I am struggling at the moment - my son was diagnosed two weeks ago, with t1 and was in hospital 8 days, very ill. When we got home, a "well meaning" friend sent an email telling me I had to read a book by some guy called Dr Cousens, saying you could cure diabetes with a 21 day raw vegan...

Hi - my toddler son was recently diagnosed t1 (3 weeks) and at the time of admission, was very ill. He had lost a lot of weight very fast and has now put on over 2 kg in the last 2 weeks, taking him to a happy 15kg. I am not looking for a diet as such, but am a bit confused as to the carb...