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Apparently it is due to the sugary environment. He had the medicine and the itching went away, don't know if it was just a coincidence or actually threadworm as never actually saw any.

Hi tipetoo, its a special version for children where the vaccine is administered via syringe one squirt up each nostril and sniff. Dont think adults can have it though.

Hello, today my son had his flu jab, well, the up the nose version anyway. Then an hour later his BM went right down to 3.2! Could the flu jab have been a contributor?

Hi, we always check his BM when this happens, once it was 14.7 then the same happened a couple of nights later and it was 5.2. It seems like hes sleep walking when he comes downstairs, as when we speak to him he seems to snap out of his daze, then get really upset once he realises that hes not...

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone can help me. My 9yr old son was diagnosed as type1 5 weeks ago. He has been waking up during the night extremely sweaty, confused and very upset. He often comes down to the toilet but doesn't really know what he's doing. When asked about it he doesn't really know...

Got some medicine from chemist today just incase it is threadworm. Checked stools but couldn't see any of the little critters. But will keep am eye out. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Thanks for your replies we have checked the skin around the area and there are no visible signs. Will take a trip to the doc I thin. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Hi, our 9yo son has only been diagnosed for just over 2 weeks with type1, and has just started to complain about an intensely itchy bottom! Mainly happens in the evening, I've read that diabetes can be a factor and was wondering if anyone else has had the same experience with their children? And...

Thanks azure I'll check that one out too

Thank you all for your responses. The diabetic nurse we have is excellent and very informative. I have also just bought Think Like A Pancreas after reading so many positive reviews on the forums, so will make a start on that too soon. But it always helps to know that we have the support from...

Hello Norwich1947, I've just received my copy which I ordered a couple of days ago, and having a quick look through it seems very useful and informative. Looking forward to reading it properly. Oh we're right near you in Lowestoft!

Hi all, our 9yo son has recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It came as a bit of a shock but we are now almost 2 weeks in and its slowly becoming easier. I'll be using this forum quite regularly as have many questions and look forward to hearing from you. Thanks. Sent from my Moto G...