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When I read this it really stuck a cord with me.  My name is Jenn and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabeties when I was your sons age maybe a little earlier.  I don't remember much about the diagnoses because I was in a semi coma.  But I can tell you this, I went through the same emothions as your son.  I call it the why me stage.  But with the strength and support of my mother I got through them.  my mother didn't make such a big fuss over it (although she was dieing inside), she didn't make me feel any different  (except that I had to watch what I ate) than any other kid, which looking back now is probably what got me through it.  I can tell you there is hope.  I am proud to say I am now 33 years old (29 years with diabeties) and I am healthy.  In the past 4 years I went on an insulin pump, and my life is so much freer now.  I have two beautiful children who are as health as can be and a wonderful husband who while we were dating went out and bought several books to read up on diabeties and figure out  ways to support me and educate himself.  What I want you see is that you hold the key right now.  You have to be strong for your son and let him know its ok to feel that way.  You need to make him feel as close to normal as possible.  by setting examples he will learn the tools to get him through life later.  there is so much I want to tell you, but not enough room to fit it. 

I wish you and your son well 

JMAPS73 

Man do I know about hating diabetes. I have had it for 19 yrs. It has invaded many of my family members. There will be a cure one day. In the meantime we work hard to keep control. Sometimes it just gets uncontrolled due to even a small sniffle.  injuries take forever to heal. Sugar is everywhere. It is so hard for me let alone a small child.  

  Why I was a pastry chef I don't know. I cannot eat the delights I make. Or I should say made. Pain has stopped my life in it's tracks. I will send some prayers your way for your son:)  

  What you can.t do God will.