What about having someone watch your child and you stay home in an area of the house where you can have alone time or have a friend over while someone cares for her. You will be close by and can be there if something seems like it’s not quite right with your child. Maybe you could install a camera so you could see what is happening yet enjoy your own time!
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My mother diagnosed me when I was 4 years old. I am now 55 and have a 17 year old and a 13 year old. My mom did have help from my father, however mainly she raised me to know I needed to learn and she would help me. All while she was learning and worried about what it would mean for me. The judgement that you are faced with is hard! You will need to be strong to remind yourself and your daughter that not everybody understands diabetes and its care. Over the years I have heard all sorts of things. I have to let some go in one ear and out the other. I now typically thank the person for their concern and continue on. Keep looking for others that can offer some support and/or a friendly non-judgmental ear.
Osob , does your diabetes support team have a diabetes support GROUP–parents of diabetic children who can share their experiences with their child and with reluctant family and friends? Ask them. Might give them an opportunity to start one!
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Thank you are spot on there are so many groups, it’s amazing. I have found that I think something and someone else is thinking the same and posting it on the groups.
I have felt alone and isolated before I found tudiabetes.
People might go on about the negatives when it comes to the internet but for people like us it’s a God send to be honest. 
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I don’t know but will ask them about it. When I was younger they used to do day outs where we get to meet others with diabetes. It was amazing but I think lack of funds has thrown that out.
T1 is an auto immune disease. A person’s diet or consumption of carbs DOESN’T cause or even trigger T1D. That theory was debunked long ago. There is a genetic component that causes the body to attack and kill off the beta cells in the pancreas because our immune system mistakes it for a disease. Siblings of T1Ds are at the greatest risk, but children of T1Ds are still at increased risk over the general population.
Drinking straight sugar-water doesn’t cause or trigger T1D! It would rot out all the teeth in your head but you wouldn’t get T1D!!!
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I am very confused right now but thank you everyone for posting, a good debate doesn’t hurt anyone and knowing limits is very important in not hurting others.
I am sure professionals make mistakes in diagnosing patients and misdiagnosis also happens meaning people end up in all sorts of situations.
I am a long time diabetic and have always felt supported and encouraged on tudiabetes and I am glad to say I am still feeling the same. If Maria getting diabetes was due to unhealthy eating I wouldn’t agree as I have always tried to give her a healthy diet, we have no added sugar juices and lots of water lying around for her to drink. A healthy diet and the occasional treat same as everyone in the family.
I do wish it was a mistake and that she’s not diabetic
but I have come to terms with it, I checked her sugar levels a lot before I actually took her to the hospital because I was certain of the fact she is type 1 just as I was diagnosed at the exact same age as her. She had all the symptoms.
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All I can say is, it gets easier with time.Be positive!!!