thanks, kerri, for the website.

i am a caregiver to a diabetic. my youngest, of four children, has type 1. my challenge is living with the heartbreak of watching him go through it all. i would give anything to take it for him. i've heard it is much harder watching your loved ones suffer, than suffering yourself. i also, have the challenge of making my other three children feel just as important as daniel. although daniel does take up more time, energy, and emotions -- i love them all the same.

i'm new to this community and i would LOVE to hear from other caregivers too.

Hey to all,

I too am a new caregiver to diebetes type 1. My son Kevin (18Yrs) the youngest of 4 recieved his diagnosis on March 14, 2009. After becoming so sick I took him to the ER. and it was there that his sugar was 366 after 3 days of not eating. After a urine test and a blood test we were told "Your Diabetic" OK we know what that means, but what does that realy mean? I too wish I could take this from my son, but I can't. I think for most mothers and fathers, not being able to fix something for any of your children has to be the hardest thing ever to deal with. I know it is for me.

Hi, I just joined this group. I am diabetic and my life partner is diabetic. We have been together for about 8 months now. He has many more problems with his diabetes than I do and I am sure that is because he has had it over 30 years and he never knew how to manage it or he kept himself in a state of denial.

I am trying to learn something about everything to help and keep him safe. It is a lot of responsibility when you have to encourage someone that is ignorant of the issues.

I am not a real cook and I have to learn so much now. Not only do I have to worry about cooking for diabetics, I have to also worry about renal and cardio meal plans and combine them. I wish he also would learn how to cook and ask questions. I know life is fragile and he should be able to take care of these things if I die in the future.
*knock on wood*

I can't imagine how it would be to have a diabetic child. I have known two mothers though and one reacted in a healthy way and one fell apart at the news. The outcomes of the children were influenced greatly by their attitudes. Got to stay strong for the little ones.

Sally

I was a care giver for only a short time, taking care of my mother who had Type II Diabetes and had also had two strokes. Since she was 94 and unwilling to help herself it made it extremely difficult to maintain her Blood Sugar levels -
BUT My reason for really leaving this Blog is to "Thank" All of the Care Givers out there for there steadfast help and their undying patience.
My sister-in-law has been bed ridden for the past 12 years and it is the care giver who maintains the continuos vigil that helps maintain the good health of your patient.
Thanks - many times over!!!

My 25 year old son was just diagnosed with Type 1. (3weeks before his birthday). He has his own apartment with a few roomates and I worry that he is not eating properly, I try and have him over for dinner twice a week and always make sure he has leftovers to bring home. I think how I feel, and can't imagine how he feels. I cry everyday for him.