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<blockquote data-quote="Bic" data-source="post: 2362706" data-attributes="member: 215944"><p>Dear Dawnandkids,</p><p>coming to terms with a T1 diagnosis is always very hard, and so much more for a parent. I don't think I can imagine what you are going through, as I have no children. Only, I have been living with T1 for more than 35 years now, so I hope I can be of help if I put in a word.</p><p>What I have to say is this: please consider that blood sugars are not always first and foremost, when it comes to a child. Children need to grow up, to learn, to take part in many different activities, to make friends with other children, and a lot more. Please get in touch with your daughter's health team and be open about the problems you are facing. They should be able to support you and give the best advice about food choices for a growing, learning and active child. They will probably suggest a little more relaxed attitude about what you daughter 'can' or 'cannot' eat… Often, it is so much more important that she does not feel isolated or singled out, than she has perfect blood sugars each and every time. Plus, when you l get a little more confident with managing her condition, you will see that children with T1 diabetes should eat very much like any other child, including sweets and treats, once they (or you) know how to compensate with the right insulin doses. Don't get discouraged. Just ask your daughter's health team for the help you are perfectly entitled to get!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bic, post: 2362706, member: 215944"] Dear Dawnandkids, coming to terms with a T1 diagnosis is always very hard, and so much more for a parent. I don't think I can imagine what you are going through, as I have no children. Only, I have been living with T1 for more than 35 years now, so I hope I can be of help if I put in a word. What I have to say is this: please consider that blood sugars are not always first and foremost, when it comes to a child. Children need to grow up, to learn, to take part in many different activities, to make friends with other children, and a lot more. Please get in touch with your daughter's health team and be open about the problems you are facing. They should be able to support you and give the best advice about food choices for a growing, learning and active child. They will probably suggest a little more relaxed attitude about what you daughter 'can' or 'cannot' eat… Often, it is so much more important that she does not feel isolated or singled out, than she has perfect blood sugars each and every time. Plus, when you l get a little more confident with managing her condition, you will see that children with T1 diabetes should eat very much like any other child, including sweets and treats, once they (or you) know how to compensate with the right insulin doses. Don't get discouraged. Just ask your daughter's health team for the help you are perfectly entitled to get! [/QUOTE]
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