# Newly Diagnosed Support **URL:** https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/new-diagnosed-support/169.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [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… --- ## [Where to place tandem tslim x2 Infusion set](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/where-to-place-tandem-tslim-x2-infusion-set/73994)
**Author:** [@HisWifeTheirMama](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HisWifeTheirMama)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/where-to-place-tandem-tslim-x2-infusion-set/73994 "2024-05-16T17:08:29Z")
Hi everyone. How far away from my belly button is it safe to put my infusion set? I know with shots it has to be 2 inches away but nobody ever told me why. I did it 4 inches away from the inside of my belly button and th… --- ## [New diagnosis for my son](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/new-diagnosis-for-my-son/73916)
**Author:** [@cuteemoshannon](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/cuteemoshannon)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/new-diagnosis-for-my-son/73916 "2024-05-07T19:56:10Z")
Hi everyone. My son was just diagnosed (age 7). We were absolutely not expecting it after his pediatrician was confident it “wasn’t diabetes”…except it was and thankfully we caught it before DKA. Just got out of the hosp… --- ## [Bubbles in line - Tandem Tslim x2](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/bubbles-in-line-tandem-tslim-x2/73927)
**Author:** [@HisWifeTheirMama](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HisWifeTheirMama)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/bubbles-in-line-tandem-tslim-x2/73927 "2024-04-12T10:19:31Z")
Hey everyone! So Ive been using the Tslim x2 for almost 2 weeks now. So far so good. I am having issues with bubbles in the line though. If I bled all of the bubbles out of the line every time I saw one, Id probably los… --- ## [Dexcom Approval...FINALLY - Also, Thoughts on Tandem?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/dexcom-approval-finally-also-thoughts-on-tandem/73846)
**Author:** [@HisWifeTheirMama](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HisWifeTheirMama)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/dexcom-approval-finally-also-thoughts-on-tandem/73846 "2024-04-05T09:52:46Z")
So, I was finally able to just be approved under my BCBS/MyBlue’s DME benefits for the Dexcom! I am too excited. No more fingersticks. My poor fingers are so bruised. Let me tell you, though, it was such a fight to get a… --- ## [How long to let new Lantus pen sit out of fridge before injection?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-to-let-new-lantus-pen-sit-out-of-fridge-before-injection/73862)
**Author:** [@HisWifeTheirMama](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HisWifeTheirMama)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-to-let-new-lantus-pen-sit-out-of-fridge-before-injection/73862 "2024-03-25T19:28:31Z")
Hi everyone! How long should I let a new Lantus pen sit out of the fridge? I took one out about 45 minutes ago to use tonight and I held the pen in my hand for 5 mins or so to warm it but let it sit on the counter for t… --- ## [My daughter aged 2.5 years diagnosed type 1 diabetes, need guidance how to handle](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/my-daughter-aged-2-5-years-diagnosed-type-1-diabetes-need-guidance-how-to-handle/73673)
**Author:** [@Ayat](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Ayat)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 4:12am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/my-daughter-aged-2-5-years-diagnosed-type-1-diabetes-need-guidance-how-to-handle/73673 "2024-03-14T04:12:31Z")
Need guidance, how to handle the condition --- ## [How much time in between Lantus and Novolog?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-much-time-in-between-lantus-and-novolog/73811)
**Author:** [@HisWifeTheirMama](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HisWifeTheirMama)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-much-time-in-between-lantus-and-novolog/73811 "2024-03-08T19:30:18Z")
So, I have yet to see my endocrinologist - I’m seeing her tomorrow AM - but I have begun insulin therapy. I’m on Novlog and Lantus. I have been taking my Lantus at 9:30 PM, but tonight I wound up eating late so I took my… --- ## [Tryna make friends with t1d](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/tryna-make-friends-with-t1d/73618)
**Author:** [@Ryannnn](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Ryannnn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/tryna-make-friends-with-t1d/73618 "2024-03-07T14:08:57Z")
Hi my name is Ryan I am 14 I’m sorta new to t1d I’m just tryna find some friends that have diabetes that I can hang with in the adams county area in Wi --- ## [Headed to endo...first appointment!](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/headed-to-endo-first-appointment/73812)
**Author:** [@HisWifeTheirMama](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HisWifeTheirMama)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/headed-to-endo-first-appointment/73812 "2024-03-05T03:35:24Z")
This morning will be my first endocrinology appointment since having been diagnosed on Wednesday of last week. What should I ask that I may not already have in my questions? I’d love to hear your input because I don’t wa… --- ## [What else could it be?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/what-else-could-it-be/73712)
**Author:** [@Rodd610](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Rodd610)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/what-else-could-it-be/73712 "2024-02-09T19:33:22Z")
6 months ago our (then) 2.5 year old was having multiple hypoglycemic events per day, mostly at night. Waking 3-5 times a night screaming for food. Anytime he was hungry he would scream like he was starving. Something to… --- ## [How to Help a 6-year-old cope with the diagnosis](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-to-help-a-6-year-old-cope-with-the-diagnosis/73553)
**Author:** [@AnnieStroh](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/AnnieStroh)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-to-help-a-6-year-old-cope-with-the-diagnosis/73553 "2023-12-19T20:40:14Z")
I am new to this forum and am so happy I was able to find it! My 6-year-old son was diagnosed almost 2 months ago. We brought him to the ER where it was discovered he was in DKA. Overall, he has been such a trooper about… --- ## [Newly Diagnosed, looking for support](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed-looking-for-support/73417)
**Author:** [@selittrell](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/selittrell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/newly-diagnosed-looking-for-support/73417 "2023-10-09T20:49:10Z")
My daughter is 10 years and we are 3 months into diagnosis. While she has been a complete and utter champion, we are struggling with support and feeling so isolated. We are from a very small town so she is the one and on… --- ## [Varying appetite in child](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/varying-appetite-in-child/73341)
**Author:** [@jsb1234](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/jsb1234)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/varying-appetite-in-child/73341 "2023-09-16T00:46:04Z")
Toddler newly diagnosed with T1DM. Any tips on how to manage meal time bolusing when appetite varies and intake is not consistent? --- ## [Hypoglycemia Near Impossible?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/hypoglycemia-near-impossible/73024)
**Author:** [@REESEScups07](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/REESEScups07)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/hypoglycemia-near-impossible/73024 "2023-06-07T16:36:36Z")
I am very grateful for never having a low in months of being T1, but I’m curious as to why it seems impossible for my BG to go low. It can go down to 90 and raise back up on its own, it’s weird; however, I do immensely e… --- ## [Funny things you did as a new t1d](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/funny-things-you-did-as-a-new-t1d/72734)
**Author:** [@6yGodsGr](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/6yGodsGr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/funny-things-you-did-as-a-new-t1d/72734 "2023-04-03T06:07:16Z")
Hi everyone, I just passed 3 years of living without a fully functioning pancreas. I was chuckling with my mom a couple of days ago remembering some of the things we did as a new T1D ‘wranglers’. Does anyone have any fu… --- ## [TD1 One Month In](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/td1-one-month-in/72393)
**Author:** [@Lev316](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Lev316)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/td1-one-month-in/72393 "2023-03-11T22:01:33Z")
Hello, I am 52. I was diagnosed TD1 one month ago. From January to August, I lost 45 pounds with clean eating and light exercise. I went DKA and lost another 12 pounds which was a result of DKA. So gaining that weight ba… --- ## [Blood Sugar Needs to be Higher in Child?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/blood-sugar-needs-to-be-higher-in-child/72317)
**Author:** [@AGSJunior](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/AGSJunior)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/blood-sugar-needs-to-be-higher-in-child/72317 "2022-12-24T02:27:37Z")
Howdy! I am glad to be here and am looking forward to finding a community that can help my wife and I navigate this new arena. We just brought our young son home from the hospital a few days ago after he went into bad … --- ## [Where do I Begin?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/where-do-i-begin/72441)
**Author:** [@Lhartz](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Lhartz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/where-do-i-begin/72441 "2022-12-05T03:08:13Z")
My 8 year old son was just diagnosed type 1 and was released from the hospital last night. I’m so overwhelmed. Where do I begin? Any helpful tips? Where can I go to find no carb snacks? He’s picky so any recommendat… --- ## [FDA Approves First Drug That Can Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/fda-approves-first-drug-that-can-delay-onset-of-type-1-diabetes/72540)
**Author:** [@Annaosborn11](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Annaosborn11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/fda-approves-first-drug-that-can-delay-onset-of-type-1-diabetes/72540 "2022-11-06T04:00:00Z")
Exciting news today! https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-drug-can-delay-onset-type-1-diabetes --- ## [Biggest Thing You Learned in the Beginning of Journey With T1D Child?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/biggest-thing-you-learned-in-the-beginning-of-journey-with-t1d-child/72339)
**Author:** [@AGSJunior](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/AGSJunior)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/biggest-thing-you-learned-in-the-beginning-of-journey-with-t1d-child/72339 "2022-10-01T21:49:06Z")
Howdy! So I am curious what the biggest thing any parent’s learned in the beginning of their journey with a diagnosed, T1D child? I guess my wife and I are so inundated with information right now, it’s hard to sift thr… [Previous page](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/new-diagnosed-support/169.md)