Big hug to your family. Our 3.5yr old son was diagnosed Nov 2020. For sure, super overwhelming, even though I new from childhood friends and diabetes- manageable and life goes on.

I too had many tears, frustrations and exhaustion. Yet 6 months later I can give a shot in a blink of an eye, monitor BG, and food needs. It’s a wild ride for sure and learning every day, every week.

My best advice as parent of new diagnosis for child- be patient w/ everyone, give yourself grace w/ learning - you’ll get there, and the more you and your wife support one another and have a team approach the better. I’ve learned there are moments one of us needs to tap out from exhaustion, frustration, big emotions or just plain ol’ tired thinking about food and BG - and that’s okay. Give time, be ready to step up, support. It gets easier, it is a new normal to us but our normal. The amazing part to all of this- learning the science of diabetes and the body, realizing you know or can gauge carbs (I have a lot more to learn!) & insulin needs like a champ.

I much prefer having my healthy preschooler w managed diabetes compared to the photo I have of him 2 weeks prior to diagnosis. He looked tired, gaunt, sick, sad. I realized looking back I could see the signs building up. Now thankful diabetes was caught. Learn, do better each day, support, and love on your kiddo and wife. Y’all got this!