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Hi they are bd micro-fine 4mm needles. They seem harder to push into the skin, there is more resistance and my son is complaining they hurt more. Might just be that he is just being more sensitive. Could it be a batch that is faulty?

we finished the pen needles given to us by the diabetes nurse and started on the box we got on prescription. these needles seem much more difficult to inject with and seem to be causing more discomfort for my son. Has anyone else found this has happened and if so what did you do? thanks

returned to school today and is very tired but feel a hurdle has been crossed.

Thank s for all your advice. I feel a bit protective over him at the moment so it is tricky to be objective but my gut feeling is that he isn't ready yet. Will find out Friday what they would like to do at school and I will make sure both he and ~I are happy before he goes back. Thanks.

Hi My son was diagnosed last week(aged 13) with type 1.We have a meeting with his school on Friday. What can I expect with him returning to school and also when is he likely to go back? He was in hospital for most of last week due to DKA and is still very tired with varying levels of BG. Nova...

Hi just introducing myself. I am Mum to Sam, 13 years old and diagnosed last week with type 1 diabetes. Seems to be lots to come to terms with and a huge shock to the whole family ( no history) Blood sugar levels were up to 30.6 at peak but now at around 12 - 19 after first day back at home...