Speaking of roommates, they can be very helpful - if he teaches them what that annoying alarm is that keeps going off they’ll know what to do to help out. I wonder if he might be paired with another Type 1 roommate who has a greater understanding and might encourage him in self care as well as knowing first-hand what to do when low.
I am curious, since he’s such a very hard sleeper how does he get up when an alarm sounds for school now? Does someone have to come drag him out of bed?
On a side note - this is small consolation but I worked with a women with Type1 shortly after joining the workforce - we didn’t have the fancy equipment back then, just the plain BG meters. She lived alone and said the only times she lost consciousness were when she had guests overnight. She suspected she was being less vigilant (unconsciously) because there was someone else around - she might lighten up knowing someone was there. I’m curious what would happen if you spent a night away (but still nearby) and kept an anxious sure on his numbers. You could see how he’s doing and be there if he needs you.
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I just realized this post was from 2019…i am really curious to hear how things worked out for you bc we have similar circumstances but you are two year ahead of me. my son leaves this fall for college (freshman year) and he may very well end up in italy for his first year…(we will see how coivd factors in and if i will be willing to let him go there- right now my answer is that i am not comfy)…but would love if you would direct message me and I can give you my phone if you are up for sharing…i do hope that if no one is there for him that he will evenutally hear the pump alarms but like your son, he sleeps thru ANYTHING…TIA!