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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also overwhelming at the beginning: all the shots and fingerpricks. I hated this part.

Two things that will help A LOT:

1. A continuous glucose monitor (CGM -- Dexcom is the brand we use, but there are others). This is a wearable device that takes blood glucose readings every five minutes. It alerts you when blood glucose is too high or too low. Dexcom lasts for 10 days. You might still occasionally have to do fingersticks (if the Dexcom readings seem off, for example, you might need to double check). But this eliminates most fingersticks.

2. An insulin pump. This is another wearable device. It goes on every couple of days and delivers a steady drip of basal insulin (eliminating the need for long-acting insulin shots), as well as a "bolus" each time your child eats -- you tell it how many carbs are being consumed and it will deliver the proper dose.

Generally, doctors and insurance companies want to see a couple of months of good diabetes management before you can get an insulin pump. Took us a few months to get the Dexcom through insurance, too. But they make everything SO MUCH easier. [/quote]

+ 100 I am so sorry OP!  It is a huge shock and stress. CGMs and pumps are huge- a real game changer in daily management AND keeping complications at bay.  It will get better, but am still so sorry. [/quote]

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