A couple of suggestions, in case you have not already done this.
1. Look at your health insurance policy to see what may be available for you and your child, such as diabetic educations classes. Some policies will pay for this service. Your policy may also have benefits available for Disease Management Program. This type of program is very beneficial. If you have these benefits, talk to your physician about enrolling into these programs.
2. Look at some of the sites available on the internet. Diabetes.org is the ADA national site. Has some really good information available and is geared towards newly diagnosed diabetics. Has some interactive activities geared for young folks.
3. Ask questions. Ask questions. Ask questions. You know more about your child than anyone else. Do not be afraid to ask questions. I would also suggest your child being evaluated by an Endocrinologist, if you have already not done this.
4. For a child, an insulin pump is the best way to go, if there are no other issues. It will make adjustments in the insulin based on food intake and activity. They are very expensive, so you will need to see if you have benefits for this....
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