Gil And Type1

Gil And Type1 Diagnosed with Type1 Diabetes at 5yrs
on 13th December 2020. Living with Type1 documented. For children with diabetes.

Inspiring active children in sports. and diabetes. and health.

16/11/2025

đź’™Blue November Dexcom
I don’t know what we will do without continuous glucose monitoring!

This time last year 2024!Nearly Christmas, nearly Dia-anniversary!đź’™
15/11/2025

This time last year 2024!
Nearly Christmas, nearly Dia-anniversary!đź’™

14/11/2025

1. Know the Early Signs

Families should learn to recognize symptoms early, because Type 1 diabetes can escalate quickly.
Teach everyone in the household the 4Ts:
• Thirsty – drinking more than usual
• Toilet – frequent urination
• Tired – low energy
• Thinner – sudden weight loss

If several signs appear together → it’s time for a medical check immediately.

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2. Type 1 Can Affect Anyone
• It’s not caused by sugar, lifestyle, or parenting.
• Kids can develop it even without a family history.
This helps avoid guilt, blame, or misinformation.

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3. Diagnosis Is Urgent, Not Optional

Parents should understand that delaying care risks DKA, which is life-threatening.
If symptoms escalate (vomiting, fruity breath, fast breathing) → go to the ER.

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4. Daily Management Is a Team Effort

Families should learn:
• How to test blood glucose
• How insulin works (basal vs bolus)
• Carb counting basics
• Hypoglycemia signs and how to treat them quickly

Siblings and caregivers should know the basics too.

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5. Hypoglycemia Safety Plan

Parents must teach:
• Signs of low blood sugar: shaky, sweaty, pale, confused, hungry
• Immediate treatment: 15g fast sugar, recheck in 15 minutes
• Where emergency glucose is stored
• When to call 911

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6. Emotional Support Matters

Children may feel:
• Different from others
• Scared of needles
• Anxious about highs and lows

Families can help by:
• Staying calm and confident
• Encouraging independence at the child’s pace
• Making diabetes “normal” in the household

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7. School and Activities Are Absolutely Possible

Parents should work with:
• Teachers
• Coaches
• School nurses

Every child should have a Diabetes Action Plan at school, including snacks, testing times, and emergency instructions.

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8. Technology Helps

Families can explore:
• Insulin pumps
• Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)
• Apps that share glucose data with caregivers

These tools can reduce stress and improve safety.

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9. Build a Support Network

Families do better when they:
• Connect with other parents
• Join diabetes groups
• Learn from educators and healthcare teams

Kids benefit from knowing others like them.

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10. Your Child Can Live a Healthy, Full Life

With good management and support, children with Type 1 can:
• Play sports
• Travel
• Grow up healthy
• Live normal lives

The household’s attitude sets the tone

Common Signs of Type 1 DiabetesType 1 diabetes often comes on quickly, over days or weeks.The “4 Ts” (easy way to rememb...
14/11/2025

Common Signs of Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes often comes on quickly, over days or weeks.

The “4 Ts” (easy way to remember)

• Thirsty – extreme thirst, dry mouth
• Toilet – needing to urinate very often (including at night)
• Tired – unusual fatigue, low energy
• Thinner – unexpected weight loss

Other important symptoms
• Increased hunger (but still losing weight)
• Blurry vision
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fruity-smelling breath
• Rapid breathing
• Irritability or mood changes
• Slow-healing wounds or frequent infections

A medical emergency: DKA

If symptoms progress to:
• vomiting
• deep, rapid breathing
• stomach pain
• confusion
That could be diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which requires urgent emergency care.

When your whole class wears patches in solidarity standing with you on World Diabetes Day 14-11-2025 đź’™
14/11/2025

When your whole class wears patches in solidarity standing with you on World Diabetes Day 14-11-2025 đź’™

Centre back in action. Stopping the ball ⚽️
08/11/2025

Centre back in action.
Stopping the ball ⚽️

08/11/2025

Summer holidays, climbing and heights in Cornwall. If my brother climbs I climb too. Lift tablets in my belt, let’s go.

06/11/2025

Some things are best left to imagination.
Do you think Gil has his pump on or not?

My tribeLiving with type1 diabetes.The journey, the people closest to me.
06/11/2025

My tribe
Living with type1 diabetes.
The journey, the people closest to me.

06/11/2025

PRE DIAGNOSIS VIDEO. MY BROTHER AND I MAKING MUM NERVOUS.

💙I will stop focusing on what I don’t have, and find gratitude for all that I do.
đź’™We will find triumph from the challenge.

đź’™ blue November

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