I decided I would write this blog about kids with type 1 diabetes. My 8 year old son has a little neighborhood friend with type 1 diabetes. I never really knew the difference between type 1 and type 2. If I understand this website correctly it is basically between getting as an adult and getting it as a juvenile. If type 1 is contracted during a young age it means that the pancreas, which is the organ that secrets insulin is destroyed. Juveniles have to always have insulin, whereas adults can sometimes just control theirs with diet.
Juveniles with type 1 do not produce insulin at all. This means that every time they eat or drink anything with carbohydrates they have to have insulin. According to this website juveniles with type 1 diabetes are usually thin and frail. Not the case here, this kid is a brick house and I promise you...he can definitely eat you out of house and home. Little guy is a pudgy little teddy bear and I love him so much.
The little guy that lives in my neighborhood, and happens to be very good friends with my 8 year old, found out about his about this time last year. My house is the only house he is allowed to stay because I am the only parent that is willing to monitor his diet and inject his insulin. Therefore this little guy practically lives at my house and I am so glad he is so comfortable.
I have to admit, if I was his mom I wouldn't let just anyone do the injections and things either. That can be life threatening and someone that you trust needs to be on the other side of things when you can't be there yourself.
That is very sad to hear about your child's friend. I am sure he has a hard time, but it is nice to hear that he can at least stay the night at your house to be able to play with is friend. I can understand his parents' point of view because I would not let my child stay somewhere where I did not think he would be adequately taken care of. It is very nice of you to give him insulin shots, that way he can kind of be a normal child and play with friends. I am glad you are there for him! Thanks for sharing your story!
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