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My husband has had Type 1 Diabetes since he was three years old, and both my son and daughter have it.
The doctor will refer him to an endocrinologist, hopefully affiliated with The International Diabetes Center and both you and he will receive the training that you will need to manage the disease.
You will meet with an endocrinologist, a dietician and a nurse educator who will walk you through every aspect of care.
Websites didn't really help us at all. The information given by the diabetes nurse educator is extremely helpful.
There are no special diets for Type 1, but Gamma G. is exactly right about artificial sweeteners. They are bad, bad news for people with diabetes.
Many doctors and nurses don't know much about Type 1 diabetes unless they specialize in the disease, so make sure they are doing all they can to connect you with the right people.
Please, please feel free to PM me at any time. I am not a doctor, but I am immersed in Type 1 diabetes 24 hours a day and I would love to be a support for you!
Last of all, HUGS. Type 1 diabetes is very, very difficult, but you will all get through it!
*Edit- I do want to make it clear to anyone reading this that insulin therapy is the ONLY treatment for Type 1 Diabetes. You cannot manage T1D with diet, exercise, natural treatments, etc. Insulin can be given through syringe or insulin pump, but cannot be substituted by medication, diet or exercise.