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I want to know the same really are there any support groups in the Wigan area? My daughter's really suffering at the moment she broke down a few times last week as she had an episode of high blood sugars and its really getting her down :(

brilliant thank you for all your help and advice :)

I have ordered some extra strips just in case as I have put 100 away for the trip but like you said its just in case

Hi yes she does use pens and if you can move my thread that would be brilliant :)

I have bought her a 3 pack of glucose tablets so hopefully she has plenty but if need be I will get her some sweets, the other question I have is where will she put her insulin and other bits whilst on the slopes? My husband suggested putting it all in a glasses case and keep it on her

Parent of type 1 child

brilliant thank you I'm still really worried though as she can be quite blase about it all! I'll need to write a plan of action for her I think before she goes, from what I can see the cold weather and altitude lowers your blood sugars so I'll suggest keeping sweets with her at all times

I had the exact same thing with my daughter when she was little always thirsty she drank loads! I had her tested but nothing came up, she is now 13 and was diagnosed at 11 with type 1 so its probably worth getting her tested :)

Surely the school should have a plan of action in place for someone with diabetes and they shouldn't stop him from going because of it, it's as though they're punishing him for having this condition!

my daughter goes skiing this weekend with school does anyone have any tips or advice for her and how to handle her diabetes whilst she's there? I am worrying a bit now as I wont be there with her to make sure she's looking after herself :sorry: I know she will but I've read somewhere that the...