Diabetic moms with diabetic kids

wow, I can imagine!

I just sent you an email with some answers…

I can help. I was diagnosed with Type 2 in July, and my son was diagnosed with Type 1 in August.

Thank you!! Can you answer the following questions? ad-lib when necessary

• How many children do you have? How old?
• What are some of your biggest challenges of motherhood and diabetes? Do you have a hard time balancing work, motherhood and diabetes?
• How do you talk to your children about your diabetes? How do they feel about diabetes?
• Have your children ever had to help you with a low blood sugar? Do you think your children have had to grow up quicker with a mother who has a chronic illness?
• Do any of your children have diabetes? If so, what is it like to manage your diabetes as well as your child’s?
• Do you ever find yourself grouchy with your kids when your sugars are high or low?
• Do you find it hard to put yourself and your health first as a mother with diabetes?
• As a mother, does diabetes take a back seat?
• Do you see any positives of living with diabetes as a mom? For example, do you think living a healthy life or making healthy choices has made you a better role model for your children?
• What advice would you offer a new mother?