Hello Rosh-Welcome to our group! I was diagnosed when I was 18 years old (im 22 now and just got married :)! I don’t really know what its like to be diagnosed as a young child but I do work (intern) at a pediatric endocrinology office now and I see lots of kids with type 1. From my experience it seems that kids that are more independant about their Diabetes are more succesful at keeping good numbers. Of course in the begining parents need to be involved etc..to help teach the child but eventually when kids are so to speak “in charge” of their own diabetes they dont feel like a sick child.
If you want you can get in touch with me if you need help or advice ill LOVE to give some.
Always remember that Hashem doesnt test someone with something they cannot handle! Just be strong and know that everything is for the best! 🙂
Hatzlacha Rabba!