Do any of you moms have children who were diagnosed with diabetes? My daughter hasn’t been, but I’m having her blood tested at her 2 year visit because she has been saying she is tired and asking for water more frequently than normal. I’m so nervous they are going to say she has it, I don’t know much about diabetes but just wanted to see if anyone has had any similar experiences.
How did you find out you had it? And what’s the difference between type 1 & 2?
@babyking1 I kept drinking a lot of water and going to the bathroom and my mom told me to stop and I didnt drink anything but i kept urinating, and they took me to cooks children hospital did a bunch of testing and I got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and type 1 is where your pancreas doesnt produce enough insulin to break down the carbs and sugars etc type 2 is where your body produces to much sugar and thats what causes weight gain along with heart problems etc that's why with type 2 you gotta watch what you eat along with type 1 but not everyone listens to that part lol
@babyking1, yeah actually yesterday was 4 years since he was diagnosed and we spent a week in ICU. It was very scary but I’m glad we figured it out. I know a few kids diagnosed between 2-4 years so it is possible but don’t worry too much. Just make her an appointment and you can have it checked!
@supermomof4, yes at her 2 year visit next week I would like them to write her a script to test her blood. Trying not to worry but still so nervous. Thanks so much for ur help.
I've had type 1 for 19 years, I'm keeping my fingers crossed yours doesnt have it, I hope mine doesnt when she gets older either, its absolutely miserable