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<blockquote data-quote="Ruthsmeth" data-source="post: 1247563" data-attributes="member: 330875"><p>The shock of being told your child has t1d is huge.</p><p></p><p>The impact it has on you as a parent can be more far reaching than you realise.</p><p></p><p>Please be patient with yourself as you learn not only how to deal with all the ins and outs of managing his condition but also dealing with your immense grief and guilt. (Parents - especially mothers just do this).</p><p></p><p>It is NOT your fault - it is an autoimmune condition that cannot be predicted. </p><p></p><p>It takes a good year for the shock and grief to subside and your resilience and knowledge to grow. </p><p></p><p>Whatever you do - do not stick your head in the sand and ignore your feelings, your instinct and your questions about it all.</p><p></p><p>The diabetes team at your local nhs should be able to provide you with a lot of info, support in how best to adapt back to everyday life while managing your child's diabetes and also any counselling or further tests that might be required </p><p></p><p>Ask</p><p>Lots of questions and if you can't think of any - ask them what questions you should be asking !!! </p><p></p><p>Whether you realise it or not yet </p><p>There are other families in your area dealing with t1d and all at different stages of diagnosis. </p><p></p><p>Go onto the diabetes uk website and look for local support groups. Not only for your sake but also for your son to realise there are</p><p>Other kids dealing with t1d and managing it.</p><p></p><p>If you can, get your extended family clued up and involved so you can get some respite when possible. </p><p></p><p>There is a fair bit to learn - but just do a bit at a time. </p><p></p><p>If you can cope with having and raising a child you can cope with this. It is much like the feeling of when you have your first baby and you suddenly realise that no one ever told you how hard it would be, but you just kinda get on with it. </p><p>In this case there are just less people who can relate to what you are getting on with dealing with t1d 24/7.</p><p></p><p>Please please please be kind to yourself.</p><p>Hug your son a lot and reduce stress for him and you as this is beneficial for any autoimmune condition. </p><p>And learn all you can about managing diabetes so that you feel as in control as you can when it comes to the bumpy ride that it can turn out to be sometimes.</p><p></p><p>(I have a nearly 13 yr old daughter you was diagnosed at 10. She is a competitive swimmer and got a scholarship to a prestigious girls school last year.... ) Anything is possible - even with t1. Your son is still the same person - he is just managing a condition that needs daily juggling. Kids are</p><p>More Resilient than you think. I think parents deal with more grief and stress around this than the child does. Because we understand the consequences of not managing the condition.</p><p></p><p>You can do this. </p><p>Many people have </p><p>Talk to lots of people - you are not alone!!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ruthsmeth, post: 1247563, member: 330875"] The shock of being told your child has t1d is huge. The impact it has on you as a parent can be more far reaching than you realise. Please be patient with yourself as you learn not only how to deal with all the ins and outs of managing his condition but also dealing with your immense grief and guilt. (Parents - especially mothers just do this). It is NOT your fault - it is an autoimmune condition that cannot be predicted. It takes a good year for the shock and grief to subside and your resilience and knowledge to grow. Whatever you do - do not stick your head in the sand and ignore your feelings, your instinct and your questions about it all. The diabetes team at your local nhs should be able to provide you with a lot of info, support in how best to adapt back to everyday life while managing your child's diabetes and also any counselling or further tests that might be required Ask Lots of questions and if you can't think of any - ask them what questions you should be asking !!! Whether you realise it or not yet There are other families in your area dealing with t1d and all at different stages of diagnosis. Go onto the diabetes uk website and look for local support groups. Not only for your sake but also for your son to realise there are Other kids dealing with t1d and managing it. If you can, get your extended family clued up and involved so you can get some respite when possible. There is a fair bit to learn - but just do a bit at a time. If you can cope with having and raising a child you can cope with this. It is much like the feeling of when you have your first baby and you suddenly realise that no one ever told you how hard it would be, but you just kinda get on with it. In this case there are just less people who can relate to what you are getting on with dealing with t1d 24/7. Please please please be kind to yourself. Hug your son a lot and reduce stress for him and you as this is beneficial for any autoimmune condition. And learn all you can about managing diabetes so that you feel as in control as you can when it comes to the bumpy ride that it can turn out to be sometimes. (I have a nearly 13 yr old daughter you was diagnosed at 10. She is a competitive swimmer and got a scholarship to a prestigious girls school last year.... ) Anything is possible - even with t1. Your son is still the same person - he is just managing a condition that needs daily juggling. Kids are More Resilient than you think. I think parents deal with more grief and stress around this than the child does. Because we understand the consequences of not managing the condition. You can do this. Many people have Talk to lots of people - you are not alone!!!!! [/QUOTE]
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