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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jen&amp;Khaleb" data-source="post: 122632" data-attributes="member: 13077">Hi there,Welcome to the forum.  There are lots of Mums and Dads here these days.I think I just wanted to put your mind at rest a little and say that the list of things you are worried about are all diabetes related and with improved glucose control they should all settle down.  In saying that ....I do think it is important to be open and honest with the medical team about all concerns, no matter how embarrassing the problems may seem.  Your son is at a difficult age but I think I'd be very matter of fact about diabetes and what it is and how it is treating.  I can't really comment about the needle phobia as this has never been a problem for me.  Even though it is my son who has diabetes I can quite happily prick my own finger or stick a needle in myself.  Are you able to do this in front of your son to put his mind at rest that it is not really painful?I hope you are getting some treatment as I always find it hard to read about people getting a diagnosis from their GP and then waiting days and weeks to see a specialist.  Your son already has symptoms and I can't understand why immediate treatment isn't offered.  At least once he's getting some insulin the water works problem should resolve.  Bed wetting is a very common symptom especially for kids who get so exhausted getting up all through the night drinking and drinking and drinking.All the best, Jen.</blockquote>

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