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Twins and Type 1
Started this discussion. Last reply by Capin101 Oct 5, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Wondering how many of you have twins who both are T1? How far apart were they diagnosed? Identical twins vs Fraternal?Thanks Amy Mom T1 teenContinue
New to Type 1, and Two Homes???
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jethro just now. 13 Replies 0 Likes
My 16yo son, newly diagnosed on August 26th, 2012, is struggling. His father and I are divorced, have been for 14+ years. And Dad is remarried, so already tension in the house. I am not sure he is…Continue
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- My son
- Date diagnosed
- August 26, 2012
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- I am a proud mama to Jason, and his twin Adam.
We have just been given Jason's diagnosis and are working as a family to make this a positive in our lives. We can all do this together.
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When do I stop feeling guilty and sad and....................
Posted on October 8, 2012 at 7:28pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
I throw this out, because I am not sure what else to do.
My son was diagnosed ~ 6 weeks ago, August 26, 2012. And I think he is doing better than I am at this point.
About 3 weeks before being diagnosed, he is 16, we noticed on a vacation that he was drinking more and thus going to the bathroom more. But, we were headed to a water park and we knew he was nervous, so we attributed it to that. And it did seem to calm, if not go away after this trip. But diabetes crossed my mind, but…
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Welcome home ProudMama....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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There are also groups here for young people, and parents of children with diabetes, such as....
"Teenagers with Type 1", "Parents of Kids with type 1" and "Kids with Diabetes"
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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Take care....and keep in touch!
Please join us tomorrow for the live video chat with our founder Manny and Program Manager Emily
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-videochat-with-diabetes-hands-foundation-founder-manny-herna
We always have a great time, and you'll really get a feel for who we are. I'm sure you feel quite overwhelmed, to say the least. I assure you it gets easier.
hi Amy, welcome to the community! I see you just got the news, glad you found us right away. here's a page with lots of info for the newly diagnosed
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/index/show?noteKey=New_to_Diabetes%3F
let me know if you have any questions
Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!