Hi Momof6 and welcome to our family.
I know that as humans, we can't guarantee anything, but it is my belief that your son & everyone here has just as much of a chance of living a long, healthy & prosperous life as anyone without this condition, provided he takes care of himself (and they take care of themselves).
I've had Type I Diabetes for almost 25 years (diagnosed in January of '82) and have had triumphs & trials along the way. I've also seen many changes in the way Diabetes is diagnosed, treated and maintained. I started with Keto-Diastix, then moved onto glucometers that were large, took readings in two minutes time, and had minimal memory, to meters that are smaller than one's hand and can read sugar levels in 5 to 7 seconds. It doesn't stop there. They are now using minimally invasive continuous meters to aid in tracking trends & help catch sugar levels before they get too high or too low. Not to mention pump therapy, which is a God-send to so many (including myself)!
Never lose hope or faith. There's always something new on the horizon, and the world of Diabets is a constantly evolving one.
Feel free to ask questions, share, vent and seek support. That's what we're here for. Lots of love & hugs to you Mom and once again, welcome aboard.
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Originally Posted by momof6  Ok for those of you more experienced with the pumps, help me out here. I have 5 VERY active boys(my poor girl) they wrestle and play rough. Will the pump hinder him in any way. Could buttons or the device accidentally pump out too much or come off. I already had the pump in mind, but was looking at it 2yrs from now when he's in school full time. |
Pumps have a keylock feature which prevents accidental button presses. Playing rough shouldn't affect or harm your son, provided the infusion set doesn't become dislodged. If the set came out, it would cause a rise in sugar levels, but if it's noticed quickly, or if you're testing him often, this can usually be pretty easily remedied. Pumps are made very durable (some are made out of the same material used in helmets, others are made from the materials used on Saturn car side-panels!
), so bumping or knocking them off once in a while shouldn't hurt the pump in any way. In the event anything happens to the pump (badly cracked case, malfunction, etc.), it's good to have a backup plan on hand (i.e. Lantus or another long-acting insulin) and the pump company can overnight another pump to you.
