My son is coming up on the one year mark next week. We are doing pretty well. Last checkup his a1c was down to 6.8. We now have him on a pump so we are working with that now.
Type 1 can be rough for an 11 year old, but diabetes can be controlled and a long, healthy life can be experienced. I have been type 1 for 65 years and I am doing very well.
Another site you might want to join is one that has been created for parents of diabetic children. Here is the link:
The Diabetes Forum Support Community For Diabetics Online
A forum community dedicated to people living with Diabetes. Come join the discussion about treatment, nutrition, news, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!