Hi there. Last week my oldest son was diagnosed with T1. My 3 year old son was diagnosed in 2009. I have also felt “guilty” about them being diagnosed. They both have different fathers so I feel like I carry the genetic abnormality, too. I have slowly come to realize that people don’t see how hurtful it is to hear “It must have come from KATIE’s side of the family”. It just adds insult to injury. I love my kids without a shadow of a doubt, and if it were up to me, I would take diabetes away from them and give it to myself instead. I would never in a million years go to the parent of a cancer patient and say, “well, gee, it must have come from YOUR side of the family.” or to the parents of a cystic fibrosis child, or to the parents of a child with ANY disease that is possibly passed through genetics. It is cruel!
I just wanted you to know that you’re NOT alone. If you ever need someone to talk to, I’m here. I can definitely sympathize with your feelings.
Much love,
Katie