Omg thanks for the kind words of support everyday is such a battle and worry for the most important little person in ur world ya jus want the best for them protect them from anyting then something like this happens and ya realize how **** life can b sumtimes but as I said before I've tried the sitting in the corner ting and crying and noting changed so this way is much better and if I'm honest finding this app and people like u leavin such lovely comments past couple of days has reali made a big difference for me! I feel so supported and if I need to ask a question no matter how big r small it's answered wit no judgement tanks so muchI do not envy parents of children with diabetes.
I was diagnosed at 20 and 30 years on my mum has never stopped being that little bit extra caring towards me than my non diabetic brothers.
Your children will be checked and monitored for their healths for the rest of their lives, and thats not a bad thing.
They will eat better than all the junk food, sweet eating kids... They can still eat normal foods and treats.
Be proud of yourselves as Parents, as life is so much better for having your worries and concerns over us diabetic children. Your children and you will be so much stronger and better for your managing diabetes.
Its hard, but parents... Honest, you do not have to fear the future... It will still be good for your children.
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I picked up the courage the night and threw few wee words her way my husband looked at me like I was crazy she's 4 it's a lot to understand but she still onli takes her injections in the bum nowur else so I guess baby stepsYes I was the same will it be ok doing normal things will it get in way,but it's fine clips on hides under top/dress bloods are very well controlled which means better health and no more injections it's trickey for a week or so then you will fly through
That's very useful to no ! We used to hav to pin her to the floor to inject her now she will hav to give ya big hig wilst ya inject the bum a mention of any other area and it causes a lot of stress to her! It's still pretty new for her and we didn't want to push her do that's diffemtly good to no! My other concern wit the b is wen she starts to inject hetself won't it b awkward?I've done injections in my bum for 30 years. Now cannulas. I rotate around each cheek for 4 weeks then swop to the other. No lumps, no bumps, no pain. Consistently know what my levels are because I'm not swopping between legs, arms and tum. Lets face it, its the fattest part of our body and hurrs far less than anywhere else.
Pure soap and a tad of bio oil in past few years and honest, the HCP's cannot believe I have no scar tissue etc...i am lean and muscly so difficulty with any set in my stomach or legs due to occlusions and pain and much higher levels.
Don't worry about using bum, it certainly hasnt done me any harm.
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As you carb count please don't do any insulin corrections after 2 hours...if you're doing 2 hours tests after a meal BECAUSE the insulin will most likely still be working. Check after 4-5 hours after eating a meal. I learnt this on DAFNE and used to correct after 2 hours but many times went into hypo hours later. Unfortunately DSN didn't say this was wrong and I found out about the 4 hours test after a meal 6 MONTHS ago on the DAFNE course.
Hi all, only just joined today, my 11 year old son was diagnosed last Tuesday night with T1, who has taken it extremely well, i on the other hand, have not! Everything is only just starting to sink in, a lot of mixed emotions going on atm :/ but am trying to stay as strong and as positive as possible, am trying to encourage him to sign up himself and chat to other kids his age with T1, but his too busy watching a film lol xxx
We have also just returned from a holiday in the USA where our 11 year old son was diagnosed with T1 and spent the last week in hospital out there. A total shock as we just thought it was jet lag and the heat that was affecting him. Had to take him to A&E as we thought it must be heat stroke or something. His blood sugar measured 33 when admitted. They then told us the diagnosis. Now back in the uk and trying to get a good routine going. He had also lost around 8Ib in a week and looked so thin. That upset us the most to see him that thin as we have been starving him. Felt very guilty and was quite upsetting. He has now regained his weight and looks so much healthier.
Just a little unsure on how strict we need to be with meal planning? We do eat healthy meals but do we need to start meaning all of his veg and stuff with cups and scales? Any help would be appreciated.
h @hegelegan it’s over five years old.Hi not sure how old this post is but I noticed no one replied. I know exactly how you feel take everything a day at a time my daughter was diagnosed a day before she turned 6! We spent a week in hospital and that week changed our lives forever! Life outside of the hospital seemed so daunting to me I felt I was with a newborn all over again only a newborn with complications! But now it's part if life! You will adapt! And you will go through a grieving process for your son! And as regards food you will carb count eventually but wait until it all feels ready! Your diabetic teem will help you! Breathe and don't panic! It'll be fine! Hugs to you and your family and Son x
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