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Juliet boxall

Juliet boxall

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi I have type 1 this happened 5 years ago and I went into a coma for 11 days with dka and it's been so hard and now I have just found out my son has type 1 to he is only 22 and I'm a mess I carnt deal with all this just keep crying all the time can anyone help me
 
Juliet boxall said:
Hi I have type 1 this happened 5 years ago and I went into a coma for 11 days with dka and it's been so hard and now I have just found out my son has type 1 to he is only 22 and I'm a mess I carnt deal with all this just keep crying all the time can anyone help me
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I don't have T1 and know very little about it, but I am a mum and I know how hard it is to see your kids struggling with the same problems you have had to face. But I think there's your answer; as his mum you will find the strength to help him deal with this, and you already have a lot of valuable experience under your belt. And by helping him you'll help yourself grow stronger, too.
And you're not alone. This forum is stuffed to bursting with people who understand your fight and can offer you support and the benefit of their own experience. All you have to do is browse the forum and ask your questions in the right places.
Sending you big hugs, and good luck to you and your son for the future.
 
Hi when I was diagnosed and hospitalised with dka I struggled to get head round it all. The diabetic team provided access to a specialist conical psychologist who was brilliant for me, might we with asking your dsn or GP for a referral. Also I've found this place a great source of support and guidance. Good luck with it all
 
Hi. I have type 1 and my mum has type 1 too. I remember how devastated she was when I was diagnosed @ 19 as she thought I had 'missed' it as I hadn't got it when she did at age 12. I know that my mum felt incredibly guilty that it was her fault I got it and to an extent she still does. I have never blamed her and told her she was being ridiculous. I wanted to say that although diabetes can be terribly tough at times I have found it incredibly helpful to have someone close to talk to about hypos,hypers,insulin doses,when it all gets a bit much etc. someone who is going through the same struggles and hope you and your son are able to support each other in the same way. This forum is a great place to ask for advice and support with lots of friendly people who want to help. I wish both you and your son all the best.
 
Juliet boxall said:
Hi I have type 1 this happened 5 years ago and I went into a coma for 11 days with dka and it's been so hard and now I have just found out my son has type 1 to he is only 22 and I'm a mess I carnt deal with all this just keep crying all the time can anyone help me
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I'm so sorry this has happened to you. You can deal with it, you're much stronger than you think. Work out your insulin doses, help your son work out his, and enjoy your life. Sweetie, it's not that awful. There are so many T1's on this forum who live a wonderful, full life. You can do it.
 
@Juliet boxall Firstly I am so sorry this has happened to you and your family. Having one T1 diagnosis in the family is tough, I can't imagine what two must be like. I think it is really important for you to know and remember that your son's diagnosis is not in anyway your fault. There is no one gene, or group of genes even, that guarantee someone will or will not get Type 1 Diabetes. You didn't cause this, and there is nothing you could have done to stop it. I know it is so, enormously hard to see the positives right now, but maybe if you can stop and breathe for a few seconds, you could also look at it from the perspective that at least your son has you, who has some experience of it, to get through this, with some knowledge.

Tagging @mahola for you, as I know both she and her daughter have T1, so she will probably be able to understand better than a lot of us what you are feeling right now.

Stay strong, you can get through this. Sending you hugs.
 
Channel the grief into energy to get it right. It's a tough journey ahead and the sooner you get over the grief the faster you can start winning at this.
As a kid, I'd say rather be alive and seen and done all the stuff I did and be a pin cushion (it doesn't hurt if you stick it at the right places. I'll share u the right places in private posts if you pm me) than never been born.
 
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