From Parent to Parent

After 5 year of living and breathing Type 1 Diabetes, I have found that I have developed a rich database of knowledge and understanding of the condition.

The number of times a doctor has looked me in the eyes and said, “Well, what do you suggest?!! How would you normally go about tackling the problem?” is quite alarming. Whilst they understand the medical definition of Type 1 Diabetes, and are able to prescribe insulin and glucagon, it’s very much an individual condition that often doesn’t match the description in the medical textbook.

Therefore it makes perfect sense that only a parent truly understands their own child’s unique symptoms. Hence the reason I decided to start this page. Occasionally, I find an idea in my head and I think,”Wow..that would be fantastic in a book about Type 1 Diabetes for parents!!” So without further ado, I bring you “From Parent to Parent.” After all, without a parent having a firm hold of the blood sugar leash, where would our precious children be?

Any contributions are heartily welcomed. Please go to the Front Page and click on Kate to contact me.

I’ve got a before bed fingerprick to do, so I’m off!

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Parent to parent Posts
(most recent first)

18th April, 2008: Dealing With A Disasterous Duo- Diabetes And Depression.

23rd March, 2008: Can You Use “Staples” And “Wee” In The Same Sentence?

18th March, 2008: My Son-Growing Up And Asking Questions About Type 1 Diabetes.

25th February, 2008: Here’s One For The Mums’/Moms’.

12th February, 2008: An Example Of My Doctor’s Sense Of Humour..

12th February, 2008: Petition Against US Diabetes Discrimination Laws

11th February, 2008: Project365:Australia-Day 41:Lethal Lotto.

7th February, 2008: “He’ll Grow Out Of It….”

2nd February, 2008: Project365:Australia-Day 40: My Everyday Ritual

2nd February, 2008: Project365-Australia-Day 38:Under My Pillow Lies The Recovery Serum.

24th January, 2008: What is Coeliac Disease And What Are The Symptoms To Look Out For?

23rd January, 2008: Post Operative Shennanigans.

21st January, 2008: Pre-Operative Jitters

19th January, 2008: “Did God Give My Child Diabetes To Punish Me?”

17th January, 2008: Project365:Australia-Day 35-How Not To Panic And Save Your Child’s Life During A Severe Hypo Attack

11th January, 2008: Blogging Out Loud..Lance’s Health CheckList.

9th January, 2008: Why Are My Child’s Legs Hurting?

2nd January, 2008: Project365:Australia- No 27: Intentions

27th November, 2007: WDTID Readers:Any Advice for Johnathon?

13th November, 2007: Toof Hurty!

15th October, 2007: Whoa! Spring Makeover Time!!!

10th October, 2007: From Parent to Parent-the stuff about Type 1 Diabetes I had to find out for myself!

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mandy atkins said,

3 January, 2009 @ 9:15 am

please can anyone out their help me with my 17 year old daughter who is suffering from diabulimia and severe depression.she has been in a mental health hospital for 8 months and things are no better.thank you mandy x

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About Us

My name is Lance-a-lot, I'm eight years old and I live near Brisbane, Australia, with my mum, Kate, and my whippet, Chino. I also live with Type 1 Diabetes. I chose the name Lance-a-lot because I have had 8000 injections of insulin over the past six years so that I can stay alive. In July, 2008, I commenced insulin therapy via my Medtronic Minimed 722 Insulin Pump. I'm not a diabetic; I'm just an Aussie kid who happens to have Type 1 Diabetes.

This is Kate, my mum. She wants to tell the world my story, and teach others about what life is like for people with Type 1 Diabetes..

If you have any questions about type 1 diabetes,or would like us to write about a new diabetes innovation or even just for some friendly support.. please email my Mum and she'll reply as soon as she can!

Just click on our names to get our email addresses. You just have to change the (at) to @ and (dot) to an actual dot and you're set! We've done this to stop any spambots invading our inboxes.

We have had many practical experiences regarding the complications that go hand-in-hand with type 1 diabetes and we have learnt masses of information all by ourselves during the past six years. We are passionate about providing support to those who are touched with this condition,especially if you are feeling alone, or if you are in shock or grieving after a sudden diagnosis of your child. However, you MUST take the word of your doctor, first and foremost. I do not have a degree in Medical Science,nor am I an endocrinologist, a diabetes educator or a nurse. Therefore, If you or your child have any symptoms which concern you, or you feel that your child's health may be in danger, please, I implore of you, consult your health care professional immediately, OR call emergency services without delay. Untreated symptoms related to type 1 Diabetes can very quickly cause severe complications.

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