You just found out that your child has diabetes. Suddenly, your world has been turned upside down with injections, concerns about low blood glucose (sugar), and worries about whether or not your child will ever again be able to attend school or spend the night with friends.
You and your family are no doubt experiencing a range of emotions and have a number of questions. Fear, anger, denial, frustration, depression and uncertainty are just a few of them, and are very common. What will your child tell his or her friends? What will you tell teachers and babysitters? Are there other parents out there who have been through what you are going through? How do they cope?
You are not alone. This area of our Web site can help ease your fears and teach you more about living with diabetes, caring for someone with diabetes, and connect you with others affected by diabetes who will listen and share their own experiences.
Finding out you or someone you love has diabetes is scary. But don’t panic. Diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives. The links below will direct you to the best “need to know now” information, expert advice and peer support.
Straight Answers About Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes Facts
Hearing that your child has diabetes is quite a shock. Find the answers to common basic concerns associated with being recently diagnosed, and learn about diabetes conditions, treatments and complications.
Diabetes Myths
Alleviate a few of your fears and know the truth about some of the most common myths about diabetes.
Common Concerns
This section addresses various areas to help you live with type 1 diabetes. What do you do when your child is sick? What do you do when you travel? Can your child get a flu shot with diabetes? How do you cope with having type 1 diabetes? Are you being discriminated against because you have diabetes? You’ll find answers to these questions, and more in this section.
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