My world changed forever yesterday.

[SCantiGOP]

61. I've been there

My daughter was diagnosed at 5; she is now 15, wears an insulin pump, is an A student and on the high school track team. I remember the shock and pain when it first happened, but trust me, it gets better. It will become a part of your child's life, and medical advances continually alleviate the harmful effects of this disease.
You are also right on about this making politics very personal. When Bush's first action as President was to shut down stem cell research - which offers the only real chance of ever finding a cure - I put up a post here titled "Bush is trying to kill my daughter." A bit of hyperbole, but I took it personally.
There are a lot of on-line resources that can help you, and I'm sure there are support groups in your area that can help. Join ADA and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Good luck, and write me back if I can help.