Hey Bigtmac. My son was diagnosed when he was 5 (6 years ago). I am happy to answer questions via pm or publicly for anyone's interest.
The first 6 months are really rough, but it gets better. Especially if they can get him on an insulin pump. That will likely take a couple of years though.
The first thing I like to tell parents of newly diagnosed T1D kids is that it's going to be ok. Diabetes is serious, but manageable. He won't die from this. With some work, your grandson will lead a very normal life. He'll just need insulin every time he eats.
The second thing is that the Children's hospital in Calgary, and the Endo clinic specifically, are absolutely incredible. They have tons of supports available, so don't be afraid to ask for help.
Feel free to reach out or ask anything here.
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