Welcome to the group. Please feel free to share your story, vent concerns, show off your accomplishments, and what have you in regards to Type 1 diabetes.

My son was diagnosed when he was 12 (he is now 16). I am grateful that he absorbs the information that is provided and independently educates himself and does well. There have been ups and downs medically (as you may have incurred as well- although he has not had hospitalizations other than original diagnosis hospitalization) and emotionally-but communication has always guided those downs back into place. He is currently awaiting a pump. I am hopeful this frees some stress from him. This life changing event has made the impression on him to pursue a career in endocrinology. He has paved a course of education he wishes to take, and is meeting those goals step by step. Super proud of him.

One issue remains: I will always have is cost/big pharma. While I am also grateful to have insurance, it's pathetically expensive to obtain medication that keeps you among the living.