Juvenile diabetes

[whimzkool]

I'm sorry about her diagnosis. Both my niece and nephew have JD. I almost think they were lucky (I know, sounds odd) that they were both very young when diagnosed. Niece was about 18 months old, nephew was about nine months old. They have really known this condition their whole lives. They both wear insulin pumps. My niece is now 18, her brother is seven. her brother started wearing his pump at the age of four... oops, just asked my sister, he started wearing the pump at two.
Initially it is quite an adjustment until they get accustomed to it. Counting carbs, testing blood, giving shots, it seems all-encompassing and very time consuming in the beginning and can be overwhelming. Eventually it will become second nature and they won't really have to think too much about it, especially once she has a pump. My niece, who is a very pretty young woman, has a great sense of humor about it, she has a snappy comeback for the cheesy pick-up lines that boys lay on her, "Slow down, sugar, cuz I'm a diabetic."
I do hope your gd is able to adapt quickly as it is very life-changing. I hope they are able to get her levels adjusted and stable so she can get a pump and won't have to think about it constantly.

[Maktak096]

I know I'm a little late on this thread but as an almost 11 year veteran of JD or more commonly called type 1 now. If you ever need any help or have any questions feel free to send me a message. Diabetes takes some getting used to. It seems a lot more overwhelming then it is. At least in my opinion. Plus they have been coming out with some amazing devices for Type 1 lately. Its my other gadget hobby besides vaping haha. But again feel free to send me a PM whenever you have any questions. I've been through it all. I also live within 20 min of Joslin Diabetes Center and go there regularly so i have plenty of info if you need me to send you some stuff. Best thing I've learn about diabetes is respect it but have fun with it too. I've been known to throw the "diabetic card" wayyy to often and use my diabetes insulin pump as a nunchuck hahahaha

[CaptSpaulding1000]

I know I'm a little late on this thread but as an almost 11 year veteran of JD or more commonly called type 1 now. If you ever need any help or have any questions feel free to send me a message. Diabetes takes some getting used to. It seems a lot more overwhelming then it is. At least in my opinion. Plus they have been coming out with some amazing devices for Type 1 lately. Its my other gadget hobby besides vaping haha. But again feel free to send me a PM whenever you have any questions. I've been through it all. I also live within 20 min of Joslin Diabetes Center and go there regularly so i have plenty of info if you need me to send you some stuff. Best thing I've learn about diabetes is respect it but have fun with it too. I've been known to throw the "diabetic card" wayyy to often and use my diabetes insulin pump as a nunchuck hahahaha

thank you for calling it type 1 diabetes. The terms jJD and adult onset (type 2) went away a long time ago but people and doctors seem unwilling to change. I have been living with diabetes for many years and have learned many things its not as bad as it seems in the beginning. information is the key and tell people with easy cures to go and pound sand. i have had so many people say things like if you just did this and this you will be cured. god luck and keep us posted on how things are going.

[beast775]

im on my 36th year taking insulin!it has been quite a life so far.just check sugars,that is the only way to know whats happening,as i have found you cant guess all the time.ive thought my sugar was high and found it was very low.check check check.and if you have low money get in contact with a test supply company,some will give great deals on testing supplies.

diabetes forums.is a great resourse for info.having diabetes has made me quite a human.there is alot of good things that can happen having type1 diabetes,i would not change a thing...good luck.

about insulin shots,ive found if you just move injection sites,you will find the sweet spots.i usually dont feel anything but if i do,i move just a quarter of an inch and easy injection.i cant use a pump id rip it out 5xs a day.i restore antique bicycles and im clumsy!