My son just diagnosed with "diabetes 1".feel very upset
My 15 yr.old healthy son, was suddenly diagnosed with Diabetes 1. I have spent the past 11 days in the hospital with him, and I am feeling very overwhelmed, very shocked, sad, anxious and upset. This happened very suddenly. He was losing weight very fast, every day I noticed that he was looking horrible, many pimples on his face, drinking vast amounts of water, eating a lot all of the time, plus plus plus! When I took him to his G.P. he told me to take him directly to the Emergency at the children's hospital, and that is how it all began, how his life has suddenly changed, etc. It has been very difficult because all of a sudden, my Ex, his Father, is in the picture and it has been very emotional for all. His Father and I have accompanied him to the hospital every day to receive education on how to deal with this through a nurse and dietician and doctor. My son 's life has changed overnight, he now is giving himself 4 injections a day (he is wonderful!), he is learning about how he is going to count carbs, and, and, and... - he is very brave and I am so proud of him - he is handling it strongly; it is me and my Ex - that seem to be trying to deal with this! All of a sudden having to be together... his behaviour has been very "assertive/aggresive/controlling, and it is very difficult - there have been times where I have had to get up and leave the situation to avoid more stress on my son, as my Ex is very argumentative, defiant, angry and now is the time that my son is so fragile, and he should not need to have to witness any of these behaviours :( . My Ex has put me in a difficult position, crying, saying "we should get back together for my son's sake" :eek: !!! I had to leave him - "for my son's sake" (11 years ago!!) - "conjugal violence" ! I would appreciate any information on diabetes and teenagers - is anyone going through this? Also, any advice, comments, etc. appreciated. Thanks.
I AM "HANGING IN"... YOUR ADVICE, ETC.
Everyone: thank you - i appreciate your opinions, advice, suggestions, etc... yes i am hanging in, and i am grateful for all that i have in my life - as "IT COULD BE WORSE" (my mantra! :)! ) yes, for instance, so you all can see one of the pictures: a few days ago, my son was giving himself his last injection at llpm, (and i try to be very cool ,casual, and supportive when he uses the syringe, as i know he does not want me bothering him, etc. and as i know it hurts him (he is very courageous, but he has told me that it hurts a lot, compared to the other three injections, which he gives himelf during the day, which are very bearable as he uses a special device called a pen, to inject the insulin and it is much much easier and practically no pain) so, all of my friends:
visualize this - i would like to share this "PICTURE" with you - i
Was on the other side of the kitchen at the sink, and i happen to
Look over, to see jordan using his mouth to give himself the injection with the syringe!! :eek:... okay everyone, i am taking your advice and "HANGING IN" :rolleyes: yes, 15 year old,
Teenage male... i am having a very difficult time with my son's behaviour, and i am trying to hang in! This "PICTURE" is just one example of many many pictures, that i am hanging in and dealing with everyday! "IT COULD BE WORSE"! ;)