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Hello, just to say my son '17' just been diagnosed with type 1 - he has high levels 21, 23,been 26; up and down levels but we will speak with his support team tomo (today) and I guess they will advise to increase insulin - how much do people inject and what can I do to support my lad, he has become less talkative and withdrawn; we are close family and this is bad times, any advise helping him through this. So many changes is messing his head , just want to make it better and wish I could take it all away
 
Welcome Wez

It's going to be a difficult time at first for you all.

A T1 will be along soon with regards to your insulin question . It's understandabe your son will be feeling withdrawn and less talkative. His life as he knows it is changing. Diagnosis prompts all the feelings of any changes/grief - denial/anger/depression/acceptance.

You will all feel a bit overwhelmed at first, read through this site - it is not the end of the world just the start of a different one.

Hope his appt goes well

Mary x
 
wez said:
Hello, just to say my son '17' just been diagnosed with type 1 - he has high levels 21, 23,been 26; up and down levels but we will speak with his support team tomo (today) and I guess they will advise to increase insulin - how much do people inject and what can I do to support my lad, he has become less talkative and withdrawn; we are close family and this is bad times, any advise helping him through this. So many changes is messing his head , just want to make it better and wish I could take it all away
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Hi Wez,

TBH what other people inject is irrelevant to your lad and you are doing the best thing by seeking advice from his support team on adjusting his insulin.

It's understandable the changes are messing his head as being diagnosed with type 1 is a major shock to the system, with time he will learn to cope and as long as he keeps in close contact with his HCP's, attends his diabetes check-ups and keeps good blood glucose control then there are no reasons why he can't live a full and active life.
 
Hello again, thanks for the responses, I am sure he will get through this difficult peiod, he's normally very focussed and determined, just at present he seems stuck in limbo, not actually being positive or negative; I will continue to use this forum and seek further support and thank you Mary and Nobleman for your help. Wez
 
Hi, I'm in the U.S. and my daughter was diagnosed 2 years ago at the age of 13, just 6 months after she started menstruating. It did send our world into a tailspin, but once we got used to our new routines and began to get educated on just what was happening, things began to get more manageable. This condition as we like to call it, is a nuisance that we are in control of not the other way around. Learning to manage it has brought us all closer together and healthier. We exercise more and eat much healthier diets. The first 6 months were the worst. We went to a training just 2 months into her diagnosis that the Diabetes Research Institute in Miami, Fl. offers. I forgot what it is called but it has to do with being in charge of the condition instead of the letting the condition take charge of you. Go on their website and you should be able to find out what the program is and where they may be offering it in the UK. I know they offer it in Italy. :wave: :wave: :thumbup: God bless you and your family. I will be praying for you.
 
I'm 17 as well and i was diagnosed 2 years ago, your son will be confused give him his space but let him know your there when he wants to talk, and well just don't treat him to differently and dont fuss around him. My family is a very close family however i done the same i didn't really speak to my mum and dad after being diagnosed, and i started to talk to them on my terms. does your son have facebook?
 
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