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My daughter is just taking her options. I have been advised to register her to take exams away front main group. So instead of sitting an exam from say 9to 12. She will be in a Room with a stop watch. the envidulator can stop time if she needs to do blood glucose or eat. She wasn't keen but...

thank for replys. Spent all night on phone to hospital and most of today. we did try icecream, and fruit juice but nothing stayed down. Ketones remain 0.3. bg very high 19.9 but she has kept down two bowls of cereal. So fingers crossed.

Sorry havent been in touch laterly, but bin trying to not let diabetes take over our lives so much. Daughter type 1. Has the flu, not eaten much all day, high temp, missed evening nova rapid as she hadn't eatern but hospital told be to give correction if levels high. really worried because she...

ughter find the longer the needle the less painfull. Doesn make sence to me but if it works for her it works for us. We have a daily battle with school. Especilly with hypos and PE lessons. I have just prited posters with daughters photo on, as supply teachers are never informed of her being...

Hi everyone Been ofline for few months bloody technology. quick update daughter hb1 down to 7.4. Only having small fits about 4 a week. Got a letter from Edwina Hart, health secretary for Wales re injections in toilets and other diabetic issues meeting with her collegue in next few weeks...

Funny Story When I started working for the railway in 1989 the department I applied to had never employed a female. As I was going to work trackside you had to have a mediacal. So they got a payroll clark to stand in the corner in the room and wisper my name to check my hearing. She also took a...

My daughter was diagnosed in January age 9. It seems like a life time ago. Doesn't time fly when your having fun.

I did contact them. They asked me to set up a local group. I did say I would help but couldn't do it alone. They never got back to me.

If I was to under calculate carb/insulin ratio. Then 2 hours after lunch bg level 20, would it keep going up? The reason I ask is daughter ate out today so bit difficult to calculate the doorstep sandwich she had. two hours later level 20. So she skipped afternoon snack and is now 26. The same...

As many of you know I have spent the last 8 moaning about the lack of information and suport for parents of type 1 children. My doctor has refered me onto an expert training program. I got all the information today and it appears to be for type 2 only. I'm just a bit concerned that they have...

Well done and keep up the good work. We carb count for my daughter, it can be difficult but we are a bit more relaxed about it now. I used to get really stressed, didn't wan to eat out as I countn't carb it. But you soon get the hang of it. My daughter is 9 and can carb most of her food. It...

My daughter was diagnosed in January age 9. Because of complications with diagnosis ( epilepse 12 hours after type 1) When she went back to school I went with her for two hours a day. It wasn't ideal but I think it made every body feel happier. Mainly because they had no time to prepare. If your...

Seen Doc. Awaiting appoinment to see consultant at local hospital. Thanks for you suport.

It was all done very offically. We had to meet with diabetic nurse headteacher, LEA, special needs co-ordinator and health and safety officer before they would agree to her return .It as the bloody nurse who said the toilets were fine. We now have a timeslot when I can us photocopier room. They...

My other non diabetic daughter has been under weather for 4 weeks. Been back and for docs. Had blood test all ok. She looks painfully thin and very pale. Age 11 and weighs 4 stone so cant afford to lose any more. Rang NHS direct for advice, told to test bg (5.7) then give lucozade and retest to...

Dear fallenover This is exactly why I am taking on this fight. Nobody should be made to feel this way. I hope that things are better for you now.

My 9 year old was diagnosed in Jan. We went to France in May. We booked it and cancelled it several times before finally committing to go. We got insurance from LLoyds TSB which covered her, took double the medication and plently of ice blocks to keep insulin cool. The heat did affect her but we...

It is a diability as fas as being able to claim disability living allowance.

Realy glad to hear things are going well for you. You have inspired me and my daughter to keep trying. We have had a few bad weeks so its good to hear some good news. Keep up the good work.

Well thanks for help. . I am aware that for good long term management she will need a very healthy lifestyle so I am trying to get her in the habit of regular exercise now.Something a bit more challenging than a P.E. lesson.So we are trying lots of new activities. Tomorrow we are trying water...