I'm new to this and need help please

[Positive123]

Hi whilst on holiday my son has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and has to have insulin injections. There was a major language barrier and I haven't been able to get the information I would like. Got home yesterday been to the doctors and now waiting a referral to hospital. My question is regarding food,obviously he needs a healthy diet and whilst out shopping I have been making sure everything is low in sugar. Is this right? As I am a little confused after reading on this site everyone talking about low carbs. What is it that I should be looking for? Please help. Thanks in advance


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[Tanny35]

Hi,
Sorry to hear that your son has recently been diagnosed with T1.
How old is he?
A few questions, is he doing insulin injections now? And does he test his blood sugar levels?

Diet is an important part in diabetic control, but he will need to be testing regular his blood glucose levels to let him know where he is at. Low carb foods, and low sugar foods are a big yes. But he also needs to ensure he doesn't go in to a hypo (low blood sugars) in this instance he will need glucose and sugar.


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[Brunneria]

Hi and welcome.

Goodness, what a shock for you, and what a huge learning curve too!

The first thing you need to know is that there are 2 main different types of diabetics. Your son is a type 1, which means he needs to use insulin and you will both, in time, need to learn to count carbs (which includes sugar).

There are other diabetics who are type 2, and who often control their diabetes with diet and different medications from type 1s.

Apologies if this is too basic, but I don't know where you stand with background info at the moment.

So when you read posts, have a look at the avatar pic to the left of the post, and you will see that most people identify themselves as Type 1 or type 2 - and depending on that, they may be taking a different perspective, as an insulin user, or a diet controlled type 2. That should help you out in identifying information that applies to you and your son.

I am not type 1 myself, but I will tag @mahola
Both she and her 11 yr old daughter were diagnosed type 1 recently, so she will know EXACTLY what you are going through.

Oh, and welcome to the forum!

 

[Positive123]

Hi whilst on holiday my son has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and has to have insulin injections. There was a major language barrier and I haven't been able to get the information I would like. Got home yesterday been to the doctors and now waiting a referral to hospital. My question is regarding food,obviously he needs a healthy diet and whilst out shopping I have been making sure everything is low in sugar. Is this right? As I am a little confused after reading on this site everyone talking about low carbs. What is it that I should be looking for? Please help. Thanks in advance


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Thank you to everyone. My son is 17 but finding this difficult, this is why I am the one asking the questions.he's good at checking his sugar levels but has a major problem with the injections. Trying to be positive & found this site helpful (confusing but helpful) & you guys have been great really appreciate all the information you have kindly given. Thank you