Hello from Ohio

[NewMomofType1]

HI everyone! My name is Alice and I'm a mom of three from Ohio and my oldest boy, 14, was just diagnosed with Type 1 last week. After a long week at Childrens and learning everything we can, here I am. LOL.

Right now I have to fly, but just wanted to say hello.

[JediSkipdogg]

Hello and welcome. I have to ask...what part of Ohio? You can PM me that if you want. I'm just east of Cincinnati. If you need any help, just ask, you've found a great site and if you're going to Cincinnati Children's, then you're going to the best hospital (my opinion.)

[Phonelady61]

Hi you could not have found a better place to land . wow what a week huh ? i remember those days being at the hospital all day long and it will drive you nuts if you let it . I hope your son is doing okay and dealing with this as best he can . Well you have joined the right forum because there are a really good bunch ppl here and most of em know far more than I do . welcome aboard and glad to have you here .

[shutterbug]

Welcome Alice. You are at THE best place for support and advice.

[notme]

Hi Alice and welcome to Diabetes Forums. I am glad you found this site as I think it is one of the most informative Diabetes sites around.

Welcome to you both!

[RobiJo]

Hello and welcome. I have to ask...what part of Ohio?

Welcome NewMom. I know lots of folks in the Toledo area if your from that part. PM me if you wish.

Regardless of where you are...sign your son up for Diabetes camp ASAP! Many have started registration. He can meet other Type 1's and have a great time while learning a lot. There are 2 in Toledo, and CODA camps around Columbus.

[morrisma]

Welcome to the club Alice.

Definitely sign your son up. I hope we can make this transition easier for you and him.

[terryok123]

get books on diet (carb counts) and foods.. resturant guides for eatting out. it not hard to figure out but you need take the time. Diabetes KIDS camps is key.. look for them in your area.. YOU will find them you are NOT ALONE!... the ADA has good list of camps... your wonderful child needs to learn this stuff for themselves... IF Y TRY TO CONTROL everything.. your child will have trouble...

the best camps are DECA camps all the group leaders are college kids with diabetes......I LOVE these places they GOD place on earth.

GOOD LUCK!!
YOUR FRIEND TERRY!~~~~~~~!!!

https://www.diabetes.org/communityprograms-and-localevents/diabetescamps.jsp

[MollyM15]

Hi welcome to the Forums.

[NewMomofType1]

Thanks everyone!

He's done a really good job at taking everything over himself. I try to help as much as possible, or as much as he lets me. LOL.

We went to the park yesterday and he was up and playing with his younger siblings. It was really nice to see because the last time we did that he complained he was so tired and sat there the entire time. His energy has totally came back.

As for the camp, it's an option but he's gonna have to end up choosing between boy scouts and diabetic camp and I really think boy scouts are gonna win out there. LOL. we'll see.

I am about 40 miles south of columbus, so they sent us to columbus. Which is fine because I know my way there and it's not been my first trip to childrens. :)

[sprzepiora]

As for the camp, it's an option but he's gonna have to end up choosing between boy scouts and diabetic camp and I really think boy scouts are gonna win out there. LOL. we'll see.


As a Tiger den leader and Boy scout leader ( I have three boys in scouting) I vote for Scouts :)

Any way welcome aboard, I am a newly diagnosed diabetic myself and the people here have been very nice and informative.

[RobiJo]

As for the camp, it's an option but he's gonna have to end up choosing between boy scouts and diabetic camp and I really think boy scouts are gonna win out there. LOL. we'll see.


I say send him to both!

[kgm0612]

HI Alice & Welcome! Sorry your son was diagnosed, but happy you joined the forum. Nice people and plenty of valuable information to be found here.

Karen