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<blockquote data-quote="sugarmummy" data-source="post: 121695" data-attributes="member: 24383"><p>Hi Phojay,</p><p></p><p>My daughter Keira was also diagnosed at the age of 2, just over a year ago. I was lucky in that my dad is also a type 1 diabetic so at least already knew a lot about it & was less fearful of the long term consequences. he is in his mid 60's has managed his condition well for over 40years, despite the current technology now available not being around then. he is very well having had none of the known complications.</p><p></p><p>Now on to Keira, she had no problems adapting to regular finger pricking & her insulin injections. On some occassions she decides to kick off, but this is more down to being a rebellious toddler & not connected to the task being completed, she would kick of similarly to having her nappy changed!Like the previous post, I actually agree that in someways it is easier for younger children to adjust. They haven't got into bad eating habits, you have more control over what they do, their friends grow up with it & don't see it as anything unusual. They will never have know anything different. They can also learn what to do as their age allows, rather than having to learn all in one go. Keira likes to hold the test strip against her finger, while doing bloods. She'll be doing her own injections before you know it!!!</p><p></p><p>My final consolation is that things have changed in the diabetic world dramatically over the last 40 years since my Dad was diagnosed & it is an exciting time, with lots of new technology out there being made available all the time. keira is about to go on a pump & I can't wait.</p><p></p><p>Always remember there are worse things a child could have. Diabetes can be well managed & controlled. It seems mind blowing at first, but soon it just becomes a way of life. A lot is know about it & things are improving all the time.Who know what will be available by the time the wee ones have grown up. </p><p></p><p>Take care & just always remeber you will go through bad patches, when it is overwhelming, but at other times, you forget what life was like before & it just becomes routine.</p><p></p><p>All the best</p><p>Sharon & Keira</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sugarmummy, post: 121695, member: 24383"] Hi Phojay, My daughter Keira was also diagnosed at the age of 2, just over a year ago. I was lucky in that my dad is also a type 1 diabetic so at least already knew a lot about it & was less fearful of the long term consequences. he is in his mid 60's has managed his condition well for over 40years, despite the current technology now available not being around then. he is very well having had none of the known complications. Now on to Keira, she had no problems adapting to regular finger pricking & her insulin injections. On some occassions she decides to kick off, but this is more down to being a rebellious toddler & not connected to the task being completed, she would kick of similarly to having her nappy changed!Like the previous post, I actually agree that in someways it is easier for younger children to adjust. They haven't got into bad eating habits, you have more control over what they do, their friends grow up with it & don't see it as anything unusual. They will never have know anything different. They can also learn what to do as their age allows, rather than having to learn all in one go. Keira likes to hold the test strip against her finger, while doing bloods. She'll be doing her own injections before you know it!!! My final consolation is that things have changed in the diabetic world dramatically over the last 40 years since my Dad was diagnosed & it is an exciting time, with lots of new technology out there being made available all the time. keira is about to go on a pump & I can't wait. Always remember there are worse things a child could have. Diabetes can be well managed & controlled. It seems mind blowing at first, but soon it just becomes a way of life. A lot is know about it & things are improving all the time.Who know what will be available by the time the wee ones have grown up. Take care & just always remeber you will go through bad patches, when it is overwhelming, but at other times, you forget what life was like before & it just becomes routine. All the best Sharon & Keira [/QUOTE]
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