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<blockquote data-quote="NicoleC1971" data-source="post: 2316456" data-attributes="member: 365308"><p>As a mum I sent a hug because that is a heart breaking thing to hear. I am type 1 and was diagnosed as a child (10 years old). At the start it was very exciting for me but I know my parents were very anxious seeing my condition through adult eyes and being aware of all the risks. She's probably picking up on some of that anxiety and i don't know how you can learn not to feel depressed, anxious or worried about it other than by being in touch with fellow parents or going on a weekend break or day out (Diabetes UK used to organise these things but not now obviously).</p><p>Btw I am sure you are very good at putting on the happy face but maybe it would do no harm to say that you also feel sad that she has to deal with this too. Is she on a pump and cgm or could she be? That tech plus a low carb diet can really help (see TypeOnegrit on Facebook).</p><p>As she is 6 she will undoubtedly adapt to this but needs to feel normal too. Initially there is a lot of fuss around jabs and tests etc. but that should become part of your family's routine whilst her normal life continues if that's possible in these weird times?!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NicoleC1971, post: 2316456, member: 365308"] As a mum I sent a hug because that is a heart breaking thing to hear. I am type 1 and was diagnosed as a child (10 years old). At the start it was very exciting for me but I know my parents were very anxious seeing my condition through adult eyes and being aware of all the risks. She's probably picking up on some of that anxiety and i don't know how you can learn not to feel depressed, anxious or worried about it other than by being in touch with fellow parents or going on a weekend break or day out (Diabetes UK used to organise these things but not now obviously). Btw I am sure you are very good at putting on the happy face but maybe it would do no harm to say that you also feel sad that she has to deal with this too. Is she on a pump and cgm or could she be? That tech plus a low carb diet can really help (see TypeOnegrit on Facebook). As she is 6 she will undoubtedly adapt to this but needs to feel normal too. Initially there is a lot of fuss around jabs and tests etc. but that should become part of your family's routine whilst her normal life continues if that's possible in these weird times?! [/QUOTE]
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