# Newly Diagnosed Support **URL:** https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/new-diagnosed-support/169.md [Latest](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Newly Diagnosed Support category](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/about-the-newly-diagnosed-support-category/73498)
**Author:** [@Pookiemom](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Pookiemom)\ **Replies:** 0
New to T1D? We’re here to help! Use the following paragraphs for a longer description, or to establish category guidelines or rules: Why should people use this category? What is it for? How exactly is this differe… --- ## [Very educational website on all fronts for Doctors and Patients](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/very-educational-website-on-all-fronts-for-doctors-and-patients/75235)
**Author:** [@Disco2](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Disco2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/very-educational-website-on-all-fronts-for-doctors-and-patients/75235 "2026-09-17T16:54:07Z")
Anyone can access all information on this website. I found it to be the most comprehensive for technology, everyday care, and trouble shooting devices…and more. --- ## [Newly diagnosed](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed/75220)
**Author:** [@mschmidt825](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/mschmidt825)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed/75220 "2026-08-28T19:34:56Z")
Hey all! My 9 year old was diagnosed with T1D on 8/19/26. I feel like it is so much to process, a lot of ups and downs, and any advice, tips, greatly appreciate! Thank you!! --- ## [Moderate Ketones - First time dealing with this, advice please](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/moderate-ketones-first-time-dealing-with-this-advice-please/75193)
**Author:** [@HisWifeTheirMama](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HisWifeTheirMama)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/moderate-ketones-first-time-dealing-with-this-advice-please/75193 "2026-07-18T19:37:14Z")
Hi everyone..long story short, I was eating no carbs the past couple of days. Did intermittent fasting for 2 days, didnt eat until dinner the day before yesterday and then yesterday did intermittent fasting until lunch w… --- ## [Struggling to find babysitters](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/struggling-to-find-babysitters/74463)
**Author:** [@rmnw](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/rmnw)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/struggling-to-find-babysitters/74463 "2026-07-06T02:13:06Z")
Hi all, does anyone have a babysitter recommendation in northern NJ? My 2 year old was recently diagnosed after we moved to the area and we haven’t been able to find reliable babysitters. I didn’t get any responses from … --- ## [Type 1 babysitter for hire in NM](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/type-1-babysitter-for-hire-in-nm/75197)
**Author:** [@nreaver](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/nreaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/type-1-babysitter-for-hire-in-nm/75197 "2026-07-05T19:29:59Z")
Hi, my daughter has been type one since 3 years old and is 16 now. She wants to babysit other type 1s. We are in Albuquerque NM. She is very comfortable with all things type 1, counting carbs, giving shots, cgms, pumps, … --- ## [Newly diagnosed T1D while working long hours—how did you adjust?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed-t1d-while-working-long-hours-how-did-you-adjust/75120)
**Author:** [@alishawinson](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/alishawinson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed-t1d-while-working-long-hours-how-did-you-adjust/75120 "2026-05-13T23:46:01Z")
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes while working long hours as a mac video editor. My job involves intense focus and long screen time, and I’m finding it hard to balance that with regular glucose checks, m… --- ## [New to this whirlwind: Post-Tzield (PROTECT Trial) strategies – What is the next step for a 9-year-old?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/new-to-this-whirlwind-post-tzield-protect-trial-strategies-what-is-the-next-step-for-a-9-year-old/75111)
**Author:** [@JaWa](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/JaWa)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/new-to-this-whirlwind-post-tzield-protect-trial-strategies-what-is-the-next-step-for-a-9-year-old/75111 "2026-04-29T21:21:19Z")
Hi everyone in the T1D community, I’m writing this feeling a bit overwhelmed and looking for some guidance from those who have walked this path before us. Our journey just started this January when my 9-year-old son Leo… --- ## [I've joined the club](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/ive-joined-the-club/75050)
**Author:** [@MichaelDx](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/MichaelDx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/ive-joined-the-club/75050 "2026-03-29T01:33:29Z")
Howdy everyone. My name is Michael and I just got diagnosed with T1D on January 13, so I don’t know much of anything yet. My doc slapped a Libre 3 Plus on me and I go back on Tuesday to discuss the data and put a plan to… --- ## [Newly diagnosed T1D](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed-t1d/75017)
**Author:** [@dizzylodds](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/dizzylodds)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 5:33am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed-t1d/75017 "2026-01-07T05:33:44Z")
Hi! I am eagerly awaiting the safe return of my partner who discovered he was T1D in a dramatic and traumatic way- was admitted to ICU abroad and discharged yesterday after 7 very long days. I have tried to educate mysel… --- ## [Recém diagnosticada](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/recem-diagnosticada/74979)
**Author:** [@Faby](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Faby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/recem-diagnosticada/74979 "2025-10-18T14:55:50Z")
Olá a todos ! meu nome é Fabíola falo do Brasil e fui diagnosticada com DM1 ha 15 dias. Tenho 52 anos de idade. Está sendo bem difícil. As vezes bate uma tristeza pq fico lembrando de minha vida saudável antes do diabet… --- ## [5 year old granddaughter type 1 diabetic](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/5-year-old-granddaughter-type-1-diabetic/73777)
**Author:** [@NanalovesJayda](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/NanalovesJayda)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/5-year-old-granddaughter-type-1-diabetic/73777 "2025-10-17T22:46:24Z")
Hi my name is Andrea and my 5 year old granddaughter Jayda was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on February 2nd and it has been a nightmare since that day. She was rushed to Marshfield children’s hospital in Wisconsin… --- ## [Newly Diagnosed at 40](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed-at-40/73805)
**Author:** [@HisWifeTheirMama](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HisWifeTheirMama)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed-at-40/73805 "2025-09-20T00:36:37Z")
Hi everyone. I am newly diagnosed as of Wednesday of this week as a 40 year old. Im a mom to a type 1, my sister has it and my grandfather had it, so I learned a thing or two about it many years ago. Knowing as much as … --- ## [Training School Personnel](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/training-school-personnel/74905)
**Author:** [@hernanmia](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/hernanmia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/training-school-personnel/74905 "2025-08-09T16:54:55Z")
Hello, does anyone know how to go about getting my daughters school trainings in t1D --- ## [CGM Sensors](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cgm-sensors/74738)
**Author:** [@isorasherman](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/isorasherman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cgm-sensors/74738 "2025-06-25T17:42:19Z")
I have been using the Freestyle Libre 3 plus and have been experiencing some false lows not just while sleeping at night but also during the day and from several different monitors. Also occasionally the readings can ran… --- ## [A1C was 5.6 today - and I have type 1!](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/a1c-was-5-6-today-and-i-have-type-1/74191)
**Author:** [@HisWifeTheirMama](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HisWifeTheirMama)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/a1c-was-5-6-today-and-i-have-type-1/74191 "2025-02-07T10:13:46Z")
Hi everyone. So, back in April, my A1C was 8.7 when I had just been diagnosed with type 1. I’ve since managed my sugars incredibly well, micromanaged, I’d go as far to say, and due to that plus my OCD and not eating more… --- ## [Daughter just diagnosed April 29th](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/daughter-just-diagnosed-april-29th/73982)
**Author:** [@clarkfamily2](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/clarkfamily2)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 7:40am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/daughter-just-diagnosed-april-29th/73982 "2025-02-05T07:40:52Z")
My 16 year old daughter was just diagnosed with Type 1 April 29. My wife and I are in shock and trying to stay strong. We were educated on insulin and carb counting while in hospital. Honestly I just want to know does it… --- ## [Join Us in Shaping the Future of Diabetes Care!](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/join-us-in-shaping-the-future-of-diabetes-care/74583)
**Author:** [@GlucoseGuardian](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/GlucoseGuardian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/join-us-in-shaping-the-future-of-diabetes-care/74583 "2025-01-21T22:47:28Z")
Dexcom is thrilled to invite children ages 2-17 living with Type 1 or 2 Diabetes Mellitus and their caregivers to participate in an exciting, non-clinical usability study! This unique opportunity focuses on gathering val… --- ## [Desire](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/desire/74321)
**Author:** [@Fergie](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Fergie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/desire/74321 "2025-01-03T17:52:40Z")
How many of you have been confronted with a +200 and want a sandwich? I love to eat. I’ve got a couple of shots present in my system and I’m willing to fix again so I can eat. I think I’ll be OK. The Lantus will take me … --- ## [Newly diagnosed 6 year old](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed-6-year-old/73919)
**Author:** [@Kalpesh.gupta](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Kalpesh.gupta)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed-6-year-old/73919 "2024-12-29T18:31:40Z")
Hello All, My daughter got diagnosed with Type1D last sunday. She was in ICU for DKA. We are home now. I have some questions, Her sugar is staying around 500 wholeday even with insulin. What should we do? When can i g… --- ## [Dexcom placement - Small Child](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/dexcom-placement-small-child/73793)
**Author:** [@TiffanyB](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/TiffanyB)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/dexcom-placement-small-child/73793 "2024-03-11T14:50:25Z")
Hello, my son aged 17 months has been diagnosed, we have been using the Dexcom g6, as you can imagine he’s a tiny baby, so I’m finding it hard to find good places for his dexcom placement (we just switch between thighs) … --- ## [Infant son newly diagnosed](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/infant-son-newly-diagnosed/72202)
**Author:** [@lisa\_riera](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/lisa_riera)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/infant-son-newly-diagnosed/72202 "2024-11-15T17:02:41Z")
Good evening. Here a mom of a 9 month old baby. Diagnosed at 7 months. Day after 6 months shot son went into DKA. Exclusively breastfed. At that time never ever sick before. Not even a runny nose. Nothing. Antibodies-al… --- ## [Angry today. Finally hit me and feeling all the feelings](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/angry-today-finally-hit-me-and-feeling-all-the-feelings/73821)
**Author:** [@HisWifeTheirMama](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HisWifeTheirMama)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/angry-today-finally-hit-me-and-feeling-all-the-feelings/73821 "2024-11-15T16:55:25Z")
So today, it finally hit me: I have type 1. I did fine the first few days after my diagnosis. My son has it, sister has it, grandfather had it. I understand it for the most part. But today, I had a low. And it scared me.… --- ## [Newly Diagnosed Siblings](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed-siblings/74439)
**Author:** [@bricarter0113](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/bricarter0113)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed-siblings/74439 "2024-10-17T10:19:40Z")
Hello! We aren’t really sure where else to reach out for any tips, and we haven’t met anyone like us! Our daughter was diagnosed in August of 2023 at 8 years old. Now our son, who also has Down Syndrome, was diagnosed J… --- ## [Good Types of Diabetes video featuring Aaron Kowalski cameo](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/good-types-of-diabetes-video-featuring-aaron-kowalski-cameo/74379)
**Author:** [@spdif](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/spdif)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/good-types-of-diabetes-video-featuring-aaron-kowalski-cameo/74379 "2024-09-23T19:54:00Z")
TCOYD.org posted a video talking about the many kinds of diabetes. Did you know people with T1D can also have T2D? I didn’t. I recommend everyone interested in leaning a little more about their diabetes watch TCOYD®… --- ## [Dexcom Sensor bleeding - not much but is it normal?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/dexcom-sensor-bleeding-not-much-but-is-it-normal/73847)
**Author:** [@HisWifeTheirMama](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HisWifeTheirMama)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/dexcom-sensor-bleeding-not-much-but-is-it-normal/73847 "2024-08-06T19:44:29Z")
So, I got my Dexcom this afternoon, applied it and it did bleed a bit under the needle point under the sensor. It just completed the two hour warmup and it’s functioning properly. I also calibrated it and it was only 2 p… --- ## [Young adult t1d diagnosis](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/young-adult-t1d-diagnosis/73861)
**Author:** [@Mombeth4pat](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Mombeth4pat)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/young-adult-t1d-diagnosis/73861 "2024-08-06T19:37:55Z")
I am a 54 year old mom of a T1D son who was diagnosed 2 years ago just 2 months shy of turning 22. He has not been able to wrap his brain around his new normal. He’s gone to college, gone out west to wrangle horses, came… --- ## [Daycare?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/daycare/74114)
**Author:** [@AliCasta](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/AliCasta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/daycare/74114 "2024-07-27T14:03:34Z")
My son was just diagnosed last month at 2 1/2. He’s doing much better but misses his friends at daycare. I wish there was a local type 1 group near us. I also don’t know where to find daycare for him. Calling around, peo… --- ## [Is food weighing for ever?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/is-food-weighing-for-ever/74117)
**Author:** [@T1DToddler](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/T1DToddler)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/is-food-weighing-for-ever/74117 "2024-07-03T13:09:08Z")
Hi everyone, my name is Mariana and my son Oliver (soon to be 3) just got diagnosed a 8 days ago after an onset that almost kills him. Now he’s thriving but my husband and I are not. We haven’t been able to get back to… --- ## [Cookbook ideas?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cookbook-ideas/74005)
**Author:** [@Maidasussman](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Maidasussman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cookbook-ideas/74005 "2024-05-17T01:16:15Z")
Hi all, I just joined this forum today. My son, age 13, was diagnosed with T1D over the weekend. I was wondering if anybody knows of any good cookbooks where the serving sizes are very clear and the instructions use weig… [Next page](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/new-diagnosed-support/169.md?page=1)