26/11/2024
Two weeks ago today I took my little boy to the GP after school because he was unusually thirsty and had been going for a wee at night for a few nights in a row which is very out of character for him. The GP tested his urine and did a finger prick test and within no time at all we were at the PRUH where he was admitted and formally diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. The care we have received and continue to receive from the NHS and the Paediatric Diabetic Medical Team is amazing and I am so grateful to them. A massive thank you to the nurses, dietitian, consultant paediatricians, play therapists and everyone else at the PRUH, you are wonderful.
It's been a very busy time and I've had to learn how to carbohydrate count, calculate insulin doses, how to give injections, how to change his continuous glucose monitor, how to do finger prick tests for blood glucose and ketones and check him every three hours at night among many other things. I'm also trying to juggle the emotions of a little boy who is coming to terms with his diagnosis and those of his twin sister which has also been challenging. I'm working with his school while they take over his care during school hours, we hope this transition should be complete by the end of the week.
I've tried to reply to as many emails as possible but I do appreciate there are some items that are outstanding for which I apologise. Please bear with me and I will get these to you as soon as I can.
To everyone who has Type 1 Diabetes, I had no idea how many decisions you have to make on a daily basis, what hypos and hypers involve and how to count carbohydrates. You are amazing.
