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Posted: Aug 6, 2010

To make a rather long story short, my 11 YO son was diagnosed as type 1 DM last Monday. This means (in case you don't already know) that he has to take insulin before meals, do carb counting, check his sugar, etc. School started yesterday...he fought and fought me about going, so I didn't send him yesterday or today. We haven't had our f/u with the endo as of yet, so I'm not really comfortable sending him away for 6-7 hours now, depending on teachers to watch him. He starts middle school, which is tough enough, not to mention the DM added to it.

So here's my question; I have the option to homeschool him for a while. This is what he wants right now. I'm torn...on one hand I want to keep him home to keep an eye on him (he's dropped as low as 41 since we've been home from the hospital...very scary). On the other hand, I want him to go to school and get back to his life. I'm asking what would you do? Thanks in advance for any advice!

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home school him at least this year; it will be good for both. - there are good programs. Whatsthebuzz

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one is Midwest Christian Academy.

Another schooling option - KYMT

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I understand your concerns. My nephew was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 3rd grade. He is just starting 7th grade and is having a hard time with his sugar control, requiring a 3-day visit to the hospital. Instead of homeschooling, does your school district offer home-bound study? Where I live, if a child has an illness that prevents them from attending school, the school district assigns a teacher to come to the home with homework assignments, etc. and offers any help needed. Might be something worth checking into.

yet another school option - pinegirl7

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There is also a program called K12 (k12.com). Since it is through the public school system, it is free in most states and totally structured. If you don\'t want to be connected to the public school system, you can pay for the curriculum on a private basis as well. Some of the public schools even furnish a computer to use at home free of charge. Different schools go up to different grade levels, but I believe many do reach at least the 7th grade level.

find a specialist or diabetes clinic in your area - they have dealt with this before

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They will have options, suggestions, and help for dealing with a school aged child who has just been diagnosed. If you don't know of this kind of clinic in your area, try calling your doctor's office or the school nurse. They will have resources.

My personal opinion is that what he needs is normalcy, not to have his whole life disrupted over this, not to be taught at a young age that DM is so horrible he can't go to school.

If nothing else, home school for a very short amount of time and then send him back.

Good advice. - sm

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When I was growing up, my best friend was a type 1 diabetic. Back in those days (1960s) we called it Juvenile diabetes. In the days before glucose monitors, sliding scales and lots of insulin options, she learned as a small child to take control of her situation. She had to snack during class at specific times, adhered to a strict diet, carried candy for sugar crashes, and insulin was kept in the nurse's office. Even in 2nd and 3rd grade, she was very in tune to her body and it's signals. It was much more of a guessing game in those days. But she was a very happy, popular girl in our class. She was very athletic, participated in all of the things we did, and she's still happily active today in her 50s.

Your son's diagnosis is very recent, and you need some time to educate yourself and your child. But normalcy is what your son needs. Specifically, you all need to discover what "normal" is now. If you do homeschool, or use your school district's homebound services, don't do it for the long-term. It would send a very clear message to your son and his classmates that he's too sick to go to school or participate in life. So untrue! I also have a chronic health condition, and I was depressed and completely knocked off my feet at first. It's quite understandable. But, once you are educated and learn how to take control of the situation, it's very empowering. As the parent, you will set the tone for this situation and lead your son to the best way to handle this life-long challenge. You can do it!

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