BRonwyn... Hi!
To answer your first question......both. I was dxd. at age 3.
My oldest Brother(the twin) was dxd. at age 4. And my youngest
Brother was dxd. at age 4. I've had Diabetes for 46 yrs. And Yes!
I finally got used to it. I'll be the first to admit, I didn't like it when
I was young but now, I'd be lost without it.
Many years after we were dxd. about 5 of my Aunts and Uncles
were dxd. with Type 2. Also my 1st Cousin's 3 Boys were dxd. at
ages 3, 9 and 11. Poor her, she's a nervous wreck.
It certainly is a hard disease for the Person who has it. I can imagine
it even being worse for you, my cousin, my Parents and all the other
Parents and Caregivers of Diabetic Children.
I can imagine how you's feel since I know it. I can also imagine being
a Parent, like you, not knowing how your Child is feeling, not knowing
what to do a lot of times and wanting to make everything right for
them.
I know sometimes it would even make me frustrated and mad and
depressed and feeling like giving up because it is as tough on the
Parent. Particularly on the Mom since as we know they are almost
always the one responsible for the Children. I can also imagine some
days looking at that Child and feeling guilty that I could have any of
the other bad feelings. I may even feel guilty about my child
having Diabetes, even though it's not my fault. It's a vicious circle.
Love conquers all. I give you Parents SOOOO much credit.
Thank You!
(Although my Dad is gone, I still phone my Mom often. Your's will too).
So today I definitely hope that you have a:
~*~WONDERFUL VALENTINE"S DAY BRONWYN!!~*~