New nurse's daughter just diagnosed with Type 1

Welcome! I am a mother and a nursing student, starting this Fall, and my son has had type 1 for almost three years. He is the reason that I got into nursing. If I could offer one peice of advice, let me say that even though my son was only 6 yrs, he is a gifted student and I have let him talk with the docter first. I would and will fill in where Joshua can not say or understand but when the doctor looks to me and asks, "How is he feeling?" Well, I told the doctor that I dont have diabetes and I am not the patient. Our children will not always be in our care. They will grow up and go to college, marry and move out of the house. The diabetes will go with them everywhere. I asked Joshua how he wanted to handle things, be open with it or private, etc. and took my cues from him. At nine, he is on a insulin pump and a Youth Ambassador for the ADA and JDRF. He does a lot of public awareness for diabetes, rides in fund raisers with his cub scout pack. Diabetes does not stop him from doing anything and has brought about some great opportunity to travel, be a lobbyist at our capital, learn public speaking skills, etc. If you have questions, stay in touch. Its scary but your child can thrive with this diabetes. If you have problems with your school and her rights, contact the Amer. Diabetes Association for help. GOod luck

Good for you! Congratulations! Even though diabetes is a life changing disease it is manageable. My neice was diagnosed when she was 18 months- she has been my inspiration as I trudge through school as well as raising a family and running my childcare business. I admire you! I care for my niece daily and understand how hard some days can be when you have unexplainable highs and lows. You are responsible for their life and that is a HUGE job!

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