Recent Content by Niamh's Mum

Hi, We also felt very wary when my daughter was given the ok to go on the pump. She was 12 at the time (18 months ago). Our local hospital that we attend for all appointments didn't have a pump clinic, so we are under dual care with another hospital in a city nearby. We have found it...

Hi, I have a daughter who is Type 1. Diagnosed nearly three years ago. She turned 14 yesterday. We were turned down a couple of weeks ago. Similar to you, we are going through the worst phase of the diabetes we have ever seen. To put this into perspective, she is in Year 9 at school. I...

Hi Thumper, We were shocked when we were told initially that we could apply for DLA when Niamh was diagnosed, after all, she's ours and of course we are going to look after her and care for her whatever, it's just very unlucky that she has been given this hand of cards. We were given middle...

Just for info: we've just had our claim refused for our 13 year old daughter, received today. This is the second form we've completed as we were given it on first attempt when she was first diagnosed nearly three years ago. Not sure if it's because the system is being reformed and maybe...

Hi, I'm a mum of a teenager. Niamh is 13 - just gone into Year 9 (she's 14 in December) going on 22 in the head! I too have daily battles with her explaining why she should do this and why she should do that, when all the time she is a very bright girl and she knows what she should be doing...

Hi, My daughter is now 13. We live on the Wirral but were referred over to The Royal last October as Niamh was approved for an insulin pump, which wasn't available at Arrowe Park at the time. All I can say is phenomenal care and brilliant support given. There is one DSN who has dealt with us...

Hi, Wondering if anyone can give me some advice please? My 13 year old daughter has been on an animas pump since October. We have decided to go swimming over the half term and just need some general advice on how to adjust her basal before and after. We are going to be in the water for 9am and...

Hi, My 13 year old daughter has been on the same pump as yourself since October. Exactly the same thing has happened to us several times. My daughter is very slim and we think that is were the problem lies with us. Just seen her Consultant yesterday and they have given her a 'plaster' to stick...

Hi Annette, It's good to hear your comments. My daughter Niamh is 12, diagnosed January '10. We have moved from Novomix to MDI 14 months and although we have found it has made a huge difference, we have been away on several diabetes weekend and saw children on pumps. Niamh wasn't interested...

My daughter is 12 now and we are only (only ha!) 18 months since diagnosis. I read your post and it could have been me writing it in January 2010. You will be told continually that it gets easier, and honestly, it does. The learning curve is practically vertical and one that we don't get a...

Contour USB Hi, I have a 12 year old daughter who's just been given a contour USB meter at our last hospital appointment. Been using it since Tuesday without a problem (very impressed!). The meter is fully charged and she's just gone to test her blood and inserted a test strip and nothing...

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let everyone know - Niamh did her own medication tonight!!! Felt so proud of her I could have burst. Everyone got a text to let them know! Only been 11 days since diagnosis. We've got our first appointment with the Dietician tomorrow and then a visit to the DN...

Hi, Thanks for that info. I've ordered Niamh a rufus bear, so we're awaiting that in the post. Just had our first meeting with the Diabetic Nurse. She was lovely and very supportive. Niamh is on Novomix 30, twice a day. The keytones have gone from her urine now, but still got blood sugars...

Hi, Thanks for your support - it did go ok after all! This morning was fine, but when we came home from school this evening and she wanted to have something to eat straight away, I suggested having her insulin a little earlier and then having dinner. My husband wasn't home to comfort her...

Hi Everyone, And thank you all for your support. Niamh is coping really well with the insulin, but the nurse was quite strong willed yesterday morning and said she wanted to see Niamh administering her own medication by tonight. I, nervously, gave her it last night and this morning, and when...