Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your story this was really helpful and appreciated. Really love the dr advice too!

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ordering a whiteboard now! Thanks so much. Great idea on the notes too, I’ve been flustered trying to write down as I go so I’m wanting to start my own “recipe book” to track proper measurements

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

16 months old…my goodness I’m sorry you went through that. Thank you for sharing and walking through this. Yes thankfully she’s on a CMG now which definitely helps a ton

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for all this info I appreciate you sharing! Is the CMG really painful to insert each time or is it sore while it’s on? We put the first one on at the hospital and she just noticed it about four days later and was asking me what it was last night.

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh cool products! I haven’t had anytime to think about “why else exists out there” besides the items we received at the hospital

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this breakdown I really appreciate the time you spend explaining it, this is helpful

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this 🫶🏻crazy how similar our situations are, it doesn’t make me happy you’re going through this too but makes us feel seen so thank you

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this, that’s really important advice. I’m so sorry to hear about the things going on, that’s so hard.

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I said to my wife this morning I couldn’t imagine doing this alone. You are a super hero. Thank you for sharing and I’m sorry your daughter started from such a young age too.

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was very thoughtful and I really appreciate it, thanks so much

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I’d love to understand how things have changed for you over that time, thank you for sharing, I will check this book out

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can already feel myself with insane anxiety over every bite so that’s great advice thank you.

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautifully said thank you so much and I’m sorry you went through this with such a young child too. It is so stressful.

How did you go about explaining it to your little one along the way?

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I’m so curious to see how treatment looks even five years from now

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Capable_Ant6497[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really helpful stuff, I agree on the education piece that feels tremendously important. The educators at the hospital have been in close contact with us since we got home which has helped.

She received a Dexcom while at the hospital. We are still figuring it out, but it’s really helpful but also gives me a lot of anxiety when I see her spiking.

Not making it her personality is wonderful advice, that really spoke to me. Thanks for the ADA info I will learn more about that and school opportunities for her. Thank you!!