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<blockquote data-quote="MeiChanski" data-source="post: 2101347" data-attributes="member: 503481"><p>I wasn't diagnosed as young as your son, but at the age of 8 in 2001. What kicked me into shape was the infections I was facing because of DKA and high BGs. It wasn't a pretty sight.</p><p>I'm wondering whether it's worth your son to re do carb counting education, I don't know what courses are available in your area but DAFNE is one of the popular ones. I met a few other type1s there too, we all have issues and it was nice to come together as a group, no judgement, no hate to discuss all the factors we face - illness, carbs, exercise etc and also learn to manage it to the best of our ability. Yes I thought I knew everything but DAFNE was a good refresher and I think I'm doing a tad better compared to the last 3 months. As I said previously, maybe you can discuss other tools with his team to help your son - libre sensors, this can go either way and I don't know if it'll motivate him to see his levels in a form of a graph. But it makes our lives a tad easier, it doesn't completely eradicate finger pricking but it does help to give our fingers a break and additional information to improve control. But do goggle about the libre sensors <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>In terms of his attitude, as a father do you think he'll benefit from CBT or to see a clinical psychologist who are tailored towards people with long term health conditions? I know it is difficult, you can only be there for your son through difficult times, especially now. I hope it is a phase that he is going through and it'll end soon.</p><p>He could however join this forum as well, there is a teenager group category with chums his age to have a chat about whatever his concerns are. Things will get better, sending you lots of hugs. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MeiChanski, post: 2101347, member: 503481"] I wasn't diagnosed as young as your son, but at the age of 8 in 2001. What kicked me into shape was the infections I was facing because of DKA and high BGs. It wasn't a pretty sight. I'm wondering whether it's worth your son to re do carb counting education, I don't know what courses are available in your area but DAFNE is one of the popular ones. I met a few other type1s there too, we all have issues and it was nice to come together as a group, no judgement, no hate to discuss all the factors we face - illness, carbs, exercise etc and also learn to manage it to the best of our ability. Yes I thought I knew everything but DAFNE was a good refresher and I think I'm doing a tad better compared to the last 3 months. As I said previously, maybe you can discuss other tools with his team to help your son - libre sensors, this can go either way and I don't know if it'll motivate him to see his levels in a form of a graph. But it makes our lives a tad easier, it doesn't completely eradicate finger pricking but it does help to give our fingers a break and additional information to improve control. But do goggle about the libre sensors :) In terms of his attitude, as a father do you think he'll benefit from CBT or to see a clinical psychologist who are tailored towards people with long term health conditions? I know it is difficult, you can only be there for your son through difficult times, especially now. I hope it is a phase that he is going through and it'll end soon. He could however join this forum as well, there is a teenager group category with chums his age to have a chat about whatever his concerns are. Things will get better, sending you lots of hugs. :) [/QUOTE]
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