Recent Content by Missbee100

And so on yours and others recommendation I have also ordered the above book! I shall be an expert!.....she says! What is it you mean by bolus advisor? My sons current meter reads sugar levels as well as ketones all According to which strips we use.......

Just downloaded an app that does just that (enter your ingredients etc etc) Thank you for the heads up Hopefully tonight's meal will be less of a guess!

Just ordered "think like a pancreas" I can't wait to get my hands on it! Need all the help I can get!

I can't even tell you how much sense your post has made to me! Reading that has given me hope that actually......it'll all be ok Just got to be organized I think us parents are always too hard on ourselves, glad to hear it's not just me! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment back...

Thanku!! I can't even tell you how much the comments and support from people off this forum are helping [emoji5]

Thank you some good advice and tips that I will definitely be using [emoji4]

So many people have advised me to get this book I shall definitely be investing Will also be getting in touch with the charity as I want him to maybe meet & get to know other children that are going through the same thing 45 years! This gives me hope! Thank you [emoji4]

Yes I am counting the carbs But as I cook a lot from scratch I am struggling with the carb counting I'm almost guessing with some meals He's only on a set dose for his night time insulin, the other 3 injections are based around his meals and all according to his sugar levels before the meal I...

It does help, thank you Just wanted to make sure that what I am currently doing and cooking etc isn't making him worse in some way His sugars are still very up & down which I have been advised happens when newly diagnosed I suppose part of me feels guilty for not allowing him certain things...

Hi! I am in need of some advice I have been told that my son can generally eat what he ate before as long as it's accounted for with his insulin....... Is this the case or should I still be watching his intake of carbs to a degree? I still want him to be able to enjoy being a child and...

Thank you for your kind words This forum has been brilliant And is really helping with my confidence I am sure it will get easier So helpful knowing other people are going or have been through the same thing Hope your granddaughter is well And thank you x

Hi, welcome to the forum! My son is newly diagnosed so I am on this forum for help, advice & support (he's only 9) One thing people on here are teaching me is to be kind to yourself You like my son are going through a time of readjustment but you will come out the other side I am sure...

Welcome to the forum! Sounds like you are doing really well I don't profess to know a lot as my son has only been diagnosed a week but this forum has been brilliant. Lots of friendly people on here with words of encouragement & great tips.

Thank you for your kind words I am going to learn as much as I can as I want my son to feel in control & live a normal life. I am starting to realize it's not all doom & gloom & that actually once we have got our heads round it, the worlds his oyster! Thank you again

Thank you Today is a new day and after reading everyone's replies I feel a lot more empowered I have a new found appreciation for diabetics I really do.