Big hugs, Gill. I work in a primary school where we have two insulin dependent children and they're brilliant with how they cope. We obviously have to monitor their food intake, working out how much insulin they need, etc. but, to be honest, they just carry on as normal! They let us know if they think they need a snack and they do their own finger pricking, without batting an eyelid! They're incredible and both know how much glucose, etc., is in certain foods when they queue up for their lunches. Obviously, it's a huge shock and dreadful for you as a parent but, like the others have said, take one day at a time. All the best. xx