Families in Europe??? - Page 2

StillMamamia · #11 04-06-2008, 02:49 PM

HI 'Meane',

I'm sorry you guys are facing colds, fever, etc...I'm assuming her bgs are not so great then for now?? I hope she gets better soon. My 2 boys also have a small cold, so I can understand it's not easy.

In the beginning it is very hard to adjust to this new life, isn't it? Learning so many new things, and having no time to take a break from diabetes.

My son was DKA at 2 years old, when he was admitted to the emergency room. BG in the mid-900s, and severely dehydrated. I have a photo of him 3 days before he went into the hospital, and let me tell you...it makes me really sad to look at it, and I ask myself how did I not notice anything??? But the doctors tell me...what would that have changed? Nothing...diabetes was already there.

Ian is doing very well. He is on the pump. He goes to pre-k (précoce school??), which is optional schooling, but it has been very good for him. The teachers have been wonderful in learning about diabetes Type 1, testing him and giving him the bolus. (he is the only one there with diabetes) And for now, there is no problem with the other children. That's something I worry about, when he's older, that the other children will make fun of him, but we'll see.

I try to read as much as I can, but I still feel like I don't know much. Especially after reading in the forums...there are so many knowledgeable people here, it's amazing. I hope one day I will be like them.

How do I imagine the future?? VERY HAPPY AND BRIGHT!!! I am a very positive person, and have never let anything keep my spirit and hopes down for too long, so I hope I can teach that to both my children, especially Ian. I think, if we believe it is possible, then our children will also believe that. And I believe anything is possible...so

I hope you are doing well. Until next time, take care!

PS - Come to the Parents Chat if you'd like, when you can.

zuzinka · #12 01-31-2009, 07:47 PM

Hi there
Does not looks like so many people from Europe.
I would like to join in as well. Living in Austria at the moment.

My daughter Sophie was diagnosed 2 month ago in Nov 08.

It really feels nice to have someone to chat to, who has gone through the same thing since for me this is the first time in life to be introduced to Diabetes. Nobody from families had it but as I have read a bit, that happens to quite a few.

Few days ago we had our first Flu - sick days, which was a real nightmare, almost like the first days comming from the hospital. It was a real rollecoster especially since it was first time and Sophie was not even too much sick. Just a bit elevated temperature for 2 days. I dont know what to expect if she would really be sick. Well i guess we will find out.

She is on CGMS with Minimed pump from the diagnosis. We have also put Sophie straight on the sensor, because in hospital her BG was once 28 and she was still singing, so I was freaking to leave hospital without it.
Still waiting for insurance to answer about coverage for it though.

So, I am completely new to all of this, slowly learning all and researching everything there is to it.

I am very happy to find this site and I am sure will became a regular.

StillMamamia · #13 02-01-2009, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by zuzinka

Hi there
Does not looks like so many people from Europe.
I would like to join in as well. Living in Austria at the moment.

My daughter Sophie was diagnosed 2 month ago in Nov 08.

It really feels nice to have someone to chat to, who has gone through the same thing since for me this is the first time in life to be introduced to Diabetes. Nobody from families had it but as I have read a bit, that happens to quite a few.

Few days ago we had our first Flu - sick days, which was a real nightmare, almost like the first days comming from the hospital. It was a real rollecoster especially since it was first time and Sophie was not even too much sick. Just a bit elevated temperature for 2 days. I dont know what to expect if she would really be sick. Well i guess we will find out.

She is on CGMS with Minimed pump from the diagnosis. We have also put Sophie straight on the sensor, because in hospital her BG was once 28 and she was still singing, so I was freaking to leave hospital without it.
Still waiting for insurance to answer about coverage for it though.

So, I am completely new to all of this, slowly learning all and researching everything there is to it.

I am very happy to find this site and I am sure will became a regular.

Hi,
Nice to "meet" you.

I'm very sorry for Sophie's dx

I am a bit jealous since you guys have the CGM already...we have to wait a few more years

(olders kids do have them). How does Sophie manage with both sites on her body? Is putting them on ok? Does she scream a lot? Is the CGM covered by your health insurance? Sorry I am being so curious

Ok, please do not feel intimated about posting and I hope to read some of your experiences soon.

zuzinka · #14 02-08-2009, 07:09 AM

Hi
Sorry to reply only now, but we went for a week skiing a bit.

Well Sophie copes with both sites pretty OK now. At the beginning it was a real horror but slwly she got used to it. We have used Emla Plaster everytime for both sites but now I have done few times already without and think that we will slowly stop Emla, since I have realized that it was more psychological and not because of the pain.

How come you do not have CGM? Sophie is only 2,5. But we do not have it covered by insurance yet. We have applied, but still awaiting for the reply from them. Hopefully it will be positive since she is very small.
Regarding doctors here, they were not very much convinced about the second location on her body, since they have done some study and found out apparently that the overal life did not change in families with pump only compare to the one with CGM.
But for my case, I was not willing to go home from the hospital without one. I dont know, but the beginning I think I would not sleep a minute in the night. And I think, that if there is that choice and if the kid is taking it ok, then why not.

hold48398 · #15 02-08-2009, 11:06 AM

Hello my friends from Europe! I was born and raised in Zurich, Switzerland but moved to the US 16 years ago (also lived in England for a year). So, technically I am not in Europe anymore..well, except for my heart

. I just wanted to post a HELLO and WELCOME to all!

Budapest · #16 02-09-2009, 04:32 PM

Hello to all fellow Europeans.

You guessed it right -- we live in Budapest.

DS was dx'ed @ 22 months, about 2.5 yrs ago. That would make him have D for more than half his life already. Scary thought, heh?

We are pumping and CGMing and are ordering most of our supplies from www.diashop.de it is a great site. Now they have an English version as well. I got them to offer shipping UPS as well in addition to the less reliable Deutshe Post/DHL postal service.

Nany73 · #17 07-20-2009, 11:20 AM

Hi there,
I'm from Lisbon in Portugal.
My son Bernardo is 5 years old and was diagnosed 3 and a half months ago.
It is being very hard to accept, but as I was advised, I must give it some time to accept.

teacherone · #18 10-29-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by StillMamamia

Hi,

Just asked Jeff if it would be possible to have a Europe (non-UK) subheading, and he's done it....thanks a gazillion Jeff!!!!

So, anyone out there who lives in Europe??? I live in Luxembourg, so I'm at a great crossroads to meet anyone.

My son is now 4, dx at 2. He's on the pump, and doing well...

Hoping to 'meet' some of you!!!!

Hi there,

we are in Germany. We usually only read threads in the parents of children with diabetes 1 section. So I just saw this one now. Nice idea! Thank you.

Our son Jack is now 19 months old, dx in June this year. We will be getting a pump in about two weeks time. Which we are both, excited and a bit scared about. But hoping it will improve his bgs and give us a little more flexibility as he is a total grazer and not a big eater in general.