Does anyone have a child with both autism and diabetes?

[Guest guest]

Well, just when I thought I had somewhat of a handle on the autism,

something new came along.

What I thought was a simple bladder infection, turned out to be acute

onset type 1 diabetes. My son's sugar reading was 557 (normal is

between 80 and 120). We just got out of the hospital after an

overnight stay to stabilize his sugar and learn how to administer the

testing and the insulin injections.

We are having such a difficult time testing his sugar and giving him

the injections. He fights us so hard. It takes 3 to 4 people to

hold him down (testing is 4 times per day and injections are 2 times

per day). Most of this resistance stems from his fear of needles and

the fact that I have taught him not to play with needles - they are

not safe. Of course, this is the exception to the rule (we all know

how our kids handle exceptions to rules -- not well).

I was wondering if anyone on the list knew of someone who had a child

who is both autistic and diabetic. I think it would be helpful for

me to talk to someone who maybe able to give me more ideas.

I am taking him to see a behavioral psychologist tomorrow. I'm

hoping she can help. However, I would really like to talk to someone

who has a child with both autism and diabetes.

To complicate things even further, my husband's father passed away

early this morning (his grandmother passed away last week and we

buried her last weekend). As such, I may not be able to monitor the

list as often as I usually do (at least until after this weekend).

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks.

Debbie Z.