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Poll Results   Has your child's relationship with their grandparents changed since diagnosis?         No, it has not changed     37%     148         Yes, the grandparents became more involved     11%     44         Yes, the grandparents became less involved     17%     69         Mixed, with some becoming more involved and some becoming less involved     15%     60         Doesn't apply; grandparents live too far away     11%     46         Doesn't apply; grandparents are not living     3%     15         Other     2%     8   Total votes: 390   Has your child's relationship with their grandparents changed since diagnosis? Poll dates: June 11 - 18, 2006 Total Votes: 390 For some kids, the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes changes not only their life and the lives of their parents, but it also changes their relationships with their grandparents. In this week's poll, about one-third of readers report no change, and about 45% report a change -- with about one-third each reporting less involvement, more involvement, or mixed. For parents, having grandparents around to take the kids every now and then can be a big help. Some grandparents are comfortable learning about diabetes care, while some are anxious. There are many excellent books about diabetes that can be very helpful, including the superb new book by Dr. Peter Chase, A First Book for Understanding Diabetes. No matter how you do it, keeping kids with diabetes involved with their grandparents is an important part of making sure that our kids live as much as possible as if they don't have diabetes. We last ran this poll in June 2004 with nearly identical results. [Return to the current poll]   Not Helpful  1 2 3 4 5  Very Helpful                  E-mail Page     Print Format       Jump to a new section --[ Getting Around ]-- Home Page What's New Privacy Policy Search --[ People ]-- Family Support Network Adults with Diabetes Care Photos Chat Rooms Conferences Kids with Diabetes Parents Parent Humor Scholarships and Financial Aid Grandparents Humorous Tidbits Jobs Mailing Lists CWD Forums Poetry and Art Videos Polls Quilt for Life Surveys Blogs --[ Clinic ]-- Ask the Diabetes Team Alternate Site Testing Alternative Treatments Care Suggestions CWD Español Diabetes Basics Diabetes at School 504 Plans Diabetes Camps Diabetes Dictionary Insulin Pumps Nutrition Podcasts Presentations Products Product Marketplace Sports Studies Warning Signs --[ Sources ]-- News and Information Diabetes Advocacy Links to Other Web Sites Press Releases Regional Information Services Support Groups --[ Feedback ]-- About CWD Advertise Awards Contribute Your Experiences Disclaimer Letters to the Editor Logos and Linking Share our Brochures Last Updated: Sunday June 18, 2006 12:48:12 This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other health care professional. This site is published by Children With Diabetes, Inc, which is responsible for its contents. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use, Legal Notice, Privacy Policy, and Safe Harbor Policy. © Children with Diabetes, Inc. 1995-2013. Comments and Feedback.