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<blockquote data-quote="cm1976" data-source="post: 79955" data-attributes="member: 20191"><p>My son was 4 when he was diagnosed with type 1 = he's 8 now and has done his own BM's since he was about 5 1/2yrs and then started to do his own injection at 6 but then got in a bit of a pickle about doing it after a while so we went back to us doing it until he was 7 and then we explained how much easier life would be and how much more he could do if he could do his own jab and now he prefers to do everything himself - took a bit of bribery to get this far but now the independance is so brilliant! </p><p></p><p>As far as food is concerned I have always been open with him and explained as to why he can or can't have certain things and we encourage him to make suitable choices for himself as often as is appropriate so his understanding of his condition and needs is really good... In fact since shortly after his diagnosis he has enjoyed reminding me of the fact he's diabetic and can't have certain things when I offer them!! he knows his routine and what foods are suitable and what is not tho it doesnt stop him being naughty when I'm not around to put the parental foot down! and the grandparents want to spoil him..</p><p></p><p>the thing I find the most frustrating is having to stick to rigid meal and snack times as this can be really difficult when it comes to going to friends houses to play after school and going to after school activities and clubs as u have to ensure u can fit in food at the right time to prevent the hypo thing occuring! </p><p>I think this is one of the things that irritates H too! he always hated having to take his mum over his mates cos he had to have his jab!!</p><p></p><p>As H was quite young at diagnosis he actually cant remember not being diabetic - He vaguely remembers going into hospital when he was diagnosed but its jst part of his life now - its what he is and does!! Tho he does always wish for a magical cure! </p><p></p><p>Anyway I guess what I'm trying to say is be guided by ur little one! My 2 yr old is really intersted in the whole BM thing at the mo and wants to be like his big Bro and do his jab! We let him do his BM occasionally and he always insists on doing the lancet himself and squeezing the blood for u to put on the strip - so funny that he takes it in his stride whereas H was a nightmare when he had to do his in the beginning - it helps us keep a check on him too! esp when he gets a tired or thirsty day!! lol....</p><p></p><p>They do need a bit of persuasion but will become independant over time without u realising sometimes!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cm1976, post: 79955, member: 20191"] My son was 4 when he was diagnosed with type 1 = he's 8 now and has done his own BM's since he was about 5 1/2yrs and then started to do his own injection at 6 but then got in a bit of a pickle about doing it after a while so we went back to us doing it until he was 7 and then we explained how much easier life would be and how much more he could do if he could do his own jab and now he prefers to do everything himself - took a bit of bribery to get this far but now the independance is so brilliant! As far as food is concerned I have always been open with him and explained as to why he can or can't have certain things and we encourage him to make suitable choices for himself as often as is appropriate so his understanding of his condition and needs is really good... In fact since shortly after his diagnosis he has enjoyed reminding me of the fact he's diabetic and can't have certain things when I offer them!! he knows his routine and what foods are suitable and what is not tho it doesnt stop him being naughty when I'm not around to put the parental foot down! and the grandparents want to spoil him.. the thing I find the most frustrating is having to stick to rigid meal and snack times as this can be really difficult when it comes to going to friends houses to play after school and going to after school activities and clubs as u have to ensure u can fit in food at the right time to prevent the hypo thing occuring! I think this is one of the things that irritates H too! he always hated having to take his mum over his mates cos he had to have his jab!! As H was quite young at diagnosis he actually cant remember not being diabetic - He vaguely remembers going into hospital when he was diagnosed but its jst part of his life now - its what he is and does!! Tho he does always wish for a magical cure! Anyway I guess what I'm trying to say is be guided by ur little one! My 2 yr old is really intersted in the whole BM thing at the mo and wants to be like his big Bro and do his jab! We let him do his BM occasionally and he always insists on doing the lancet himself and squeezing the blood for u to put on the strip - so funny that he takes it in his stride whereas H was a nightmare when he had to do his in the beginning - it helps us keep a check on him too! esp when he gets a tired or thirsty day!! lol.... They do need a bit of persuasion but will become independant over time without u realising sometimes! [/QUOTE]
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