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Help. difficult child most likely has type one diabetes.
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<blockquote data-quote="Christy" data-source="post: 136493" data-attributes="member: 225"><p>Sounds like you are starting to gather the information you need. As others have said, diabetes, especially today is managable. I am type II and have been fortunate to manage it so far without taking insulin. Unfortuantely I don't think this is possible with type I. I am a teacher and had a student with type I diagnosed in first grade. Scary for the family but the little girl quickly learned to manage things herself. She went to the nurses office to check her blood sugars and gave herself insulin injections until she was put on an insulin pump (which she carried in a little fanny pack around her waist). There are alot of times in school where candy and snacks are provided and I'd suggest that you ask the teacher to let you know ahead of time so that you and your son can plan for it. Treats are okay as long as you keep a carb count. If there is any way to put a positive spin on this, maybe you could tell your son that unlike ADHD or a learning disability, diabetes is something you can control. You can get blood sugars where you want them with the right combination of carbs and medicine and checking your blood sugar offers immediate feedback on how things are working so adjustments can be made. He might find a boost of confidence by taking charge of this. Be sure to see that he is monitoring blood sugars and taking medications/insulin as required but try to let him take control. He may surprise you. </p><p></p><p>Consider signing up for a diabetes camp this summer. They are lots of fun and will give your son a chance to meet other children in the same situation.</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry your son has been dealt this hand and wish you the very best.</p><p>Christy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Christy, post: 136493, member: 225"] Sounds like you are starting to gather the information you need. As others have said, diabetes, especially today is managable. I am type II and have been fortunate to manage it so far without taking insulin. Unfortuantely I don't think this is possible with type I. I am a teacher and had a student with type I diagnosed in first grade. Scary for the family but the little girl quickly learned to manage things herself. She went to the nurses office to check her blood sugars and gave herself insulin injections until she was put on an insulin pump (which she carried in a little fanny pack around her waist). There are alot of times in school where candy and snacks are provided and I'd suggest that you ask the teacher to let you know ahead of time so that you and your son can plan for it. Treats are okay as long as you keep a carb count. If there is any way to put a positive spin on this, maybe you could tell your son that unlike ADHD or a learning disability, diabetes is something you can control. You can get blood sugars where you want them with the right combination of carbs and medicine and checking your blood sugar offers immediate feedback on how things are working so adjustments can be made. He might find a boost of confidence by taking charge of this. Be sure to see that he is monitoring blood sugars and taking medications/insulin as required but try to let him take control. He may surprise you. Consider signing up for a diabetes camp this summer. They are lots of fun and will give your son a chance to meet other children in the same situation. I'm sorry your son has been dealt this hand and wish you the very best. Christy [/QUOTE]
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