Julie, I think it is extremely important that you know that it is NOT your fault. LOTS of people carry the genetic risk of Type 1, but most of them never get it, because there is some kind of trigger, and they never encounter the trigger. It was mostly bad luck that 2 of your kids got it. How in the world would you have known that they were going to get diabetes back then when you got pregnant with them? Of course you wouldn’t. And it’s better to have them with diabetes than not to have them at all! So don’t blame yourself, and concentrate on loving them for the wonderful children they are – diabetes sucks, yes, but they will make it and continue to be a wonderful part of your life!
