Type 1 Diabetes: My Son's Diagnosis Story

RSM sits down to tell all about how Kiddo, age 7, got diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes. Learn about the symptoms RSM first noticed with her son, how they ended up in the pediatric ER, and other beginner information to help families. Other videos will follow in this playlist to help kids and parents so please subscribe. Also note: RSM is not a medical professional but only tells about her experiences and observations; and she is not affiliated with nor compensated by any company or group.
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[@joypolk3093]

As a parent of a Type 1 diabetic son who is 37 yrs post diagnosis, he was 10 when diagnosed, I commend you for sharing your family’s experience. Insulin pumps weren’t around when our son was diagnosed. We can only live one day at a time, things will fall into place, and begin to seem normal. Our son has a very fulfilling career and family. Thanking the Lord for His care and guidance over our family. Blessings to your family❤️

[@nsaum75]

That’s how I was diagnosed 30+ years ago. Very similar situation. Blessing and best wishes to you and your family. It all seems overwhelming at first but it get easier.

[@vickichristian2364]

I’m so glad that your son has been diagnosed and now he can get healthy again. Sending all my best wishes to your family.

[@pigsauce4150]

Throwing up is also a sign of diabetes. I recently was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes over the summer and I also urinated a lot, losing weight, throwing up, etc. I'm glad that you guys caught your son's diabetes when you did. That stuff is really scary.

[@realsimplemama]

I’m not a medical professional but I would say technically the vomiting is a sign of DKA, which is high amounts of ketones in the blood due to not enough insulin. Basically undiagnosed diabetes. I hope you’re feeling better and getting the care you deserve!

[@pigsauce4150]

@@realsimplemama Thank you! I've managed to reverse my diabetes and lower my A1C. So now I can share my story with others.

[@TributeMack2015AngrierMack]

I was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes last year and I was 18 years old when I was diagnosed in 2022 in December. Now I’m 19 years old.

[@evelynrogers7145]

Oh, I’m so glad you got him there and got him diagnosed. God bless your family

[@SureHowDoYouKnow]

Really excellent discussion going on here.. Thank you!!

[@ChadGardenSinLA]

Sorry to hear the diagnosis and the pain you all went/are going through. Glad to hear there are ways to manage and you’re all not alone. Thank you for sharing.

[@stacyburton7199]

Awesome video Thank you for sharing .

[@andreaburke6009]

Wow big hugggs your great parents ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@celebratethemoment2778]

It’ does get easier in a weird way .... our girl was diagnosed at 4yrs old. Now 6. Today we are just THAT family. ❤️ May your families journey be filled with love hope and support.

[@realsimplemama]

We still have so much to learn but we are back to cooking home cooked meals and letting our kid (and the rest of us) breathe and live life a little bit. I’m still so heartbroken over the diagnosis though, and feel a lot of resentment honestly. But thank you for your kindness, it does help. ❤️

[@celebratethemoment2778]

@@realsimplemama the heartbreak is the hardest. BUT once you find family and friends who won’t treat your child like a burden or a liability and will do whatever you need to help, that’s when you can stop crying. Kinda 😉

[@tomspurling4358]

Same as us. Our daughter was diagnosed in December 2021 aged 4. She’s 6 now and I’d say it’s getting easier, still hard work though! Hope you’re all getting on well 👍🏻

[@lindarollins4998]

Dear Sarah, You did a Wonderful Job explaining what happened to your kiddo & you two as parents. Sharing the subtle signs and symptoms (in this video) you noticed I'm sure will give other mama's n papa's the heads up to observe their kiddos & get to help soon, like you did. Yes, You Do have a Wonderful pediatrician. You're correct the endocrinologist n dietitian are your new best friends. They will help you find a new normal to be able to continue on with life as a family without too much interruption. You're right this whole process you went through is scary, especially not being a medical professional, but everything you described is what I would say would be a normal experience in the hospital. Unfortunately someone's always in the room every two hours waking you up, but I'm glad for that, because a lot of things can happen in 2 hours, so that's actually a Fortunate thing that your nurses weren't so busy that they couldn't come in and check every two hours if not sooner. I'm Really Glad they were able to follow your kiddo so closely. That's truly a Blessing. When you get to the point where you're comfortable with everything, maybe ask your endocrinologist whether or not an Insulin Pump would be an option for your son? It will cut down on the # of finger sticks and the # of insulin sticks and make his life so much less traumatic with all the needle sticks. That's down the road a piece, because you have to be able to manage this disease without it, but keep it in the back of your mind. I'll be praying for you and your whole family and little sister because she's going to notice a change too and maybe not understand everything. She's just going to need some extra love and hugs too. God's Blessings to You All 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@realsimplemama]

Thank you so much. What a sweet note. ❤️ We are doing ok and getting much more consistent numbers overall. And our son now has a CGM so a lot less finger pokes - we’re looking into pumps too but I have a feeling that’s a ways down the line. ❤️

[@lindarollins4998]

@@realsimplemama Yup, it's a ways away yet, but y'all will be ok n get there eventually 😉🤗🐔

[@brendasas8440]

If anyone can handle this it's you Sara.. I mean that in a sincere positive way. Pray for a cure.🙏God bless you and your precious little boy and your daughter and your hubby too.😇 Thanks for sharing💙

[@lochamb1234]

Hi Sarah, I am sorry to hear about your son's diagnosis. I thought you were just like myself ,up to your eyeballs homeschooling. Thank goodness Sarah you are a stay at home mum inorder to look after your son & you got him to the ER when you did. I hope all goes well with "kido" and hope you are ok too Sarah. Not an easy thing to deal with. There is a lovely lady called Gemma, she goes by the moniker of Pampered wolf here on KZbin. Her son,Seth, has severe diabetes ....to the extent she has to waken him during the night to get him to eat sometimes 2&3 times a night . She is a fountain of knowledge , and has helped mums whose children have just been diagnosed. I wish you and all your family well in dealing with this shock. "Kido" is very lucky to have a mum like you xx

[@realsimplemama]

Thank you so much, I’ll look for her!

[@lochamb1234]

@@realsimplemama Yes do Sarah. She is a beauty youtuber and I've gotten to know her. On her channel she is open about some of the challenges they face with Seth, but Sarah despite his diabetes being so serious, he plays in a football team, does all his school sports... Think he's around 9. She is also on Instagram, again under the name of Pampered Wolf. xx

[@realsimplemama]

Thanks. I’ve looked for her and all I see is makeup videos. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@blancamorales7400]

Praying for y’all Sarah. Did the doctor’s start treatment? I know your son is going to be ok.

[@realsimplemama]

Yes he’s on two types of insulin now and has a CGM (constant glucose monitor) ❤️

[@blancamorales7400]

@@realsimplemama I do work for Medtronic and we do have monitors and insulin pumps. I am not sure which one you are using for him. I continue to pray that all the treatments work for him. Sending love and hugs to you and your beautiful family.

[@realsimplemama]

Oh wow! Thank you for your work ❤️ right now we have a Dexcom and use pens and are hoping to begin using the Inpen soon. We haven’t even started discussing pumps yet though we understand the concept.

[@namutebimadinah7229]

My boy two years has type 1 debtic just received news from Dr,.Am really worried. Any help

[@realsimplemama]

Oh I’m sorry. Learn together and start small - I would pick a few meals and eat those on repeat for a week or so, so you can practice taking blood sugar and giving insulin. Remember that the lows are more dangerous than the highs. Pick your battles and continue to love on each other. ❤️ remember I’m not a doctor but I hope that helped a bit!

[@MrsAxel]

Did they say why his legs hurt?

[@realsimplemama]

Hello - yes it’s a symptom of DKA - basically your blood starts to turn to acid because it’s full of sugar particles that your body can’t process.

[@ИтыБрут-х6ы]

please test your kids, blood and urine for sugar (glucose), every year or every 6 months❤

[@briansmith-rd4vk]

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