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Have the same issue and questions, I found it was quite easy. They pull you out of the exam and allow you to use something that the exam board calls stop-the-clock until your blood sugar returns to a normal level.

Hi! Welcome; lots of people here to talk to, answer questions etc.

Had exactly the same 'issue ' on startup

Well my consultant has said that me and others like me who manage there diabetes well will be on the top of the list so it looks like actually getting a cgm is now going to be more up to your diabetes team than the government which is good for some I guess but bad for some also. Hopefully we...

Ikr it's not written in stone but if we're lucky....

You could try talking to his parents about contacting his diabetes team for help

So I am presuming we all know what a cgm is however I will briefly explain for any newly diagnosed or anyone who does not know. CGMs are continues glucose monitors which allow you to check your blood sugar levels with only two Bluetooth devices. we have all wanted these on the NHS funding for a...

Thank you I am not as sporty as your son sounds, however I think I will go for the omnipod but l am going to take all the options into consideration. Thank you again

Thanks, it's appreciated

The bins I have no problem with but the size is too small I only get the small rectangular one and it fills up very quickly

I understand and I am very careful online I have had counselling training and I deal with this stuff in my school all the time and if I were to ever ask for anyone to message me on another social media other than here I would make sure that they have been on the page for a while and have...

Been having a similar issue )obviously I have a break from school at the moment as in the UK we are on Summer Break) but asides that I have teachers and friends who are so supportive especially my girlfriend of 9 months who is very helpfully if I need anything and also my mum and brothers for...

Those pepperoni stick things are meant to be great for no carb snacks, I like halumi which is cheese so has low enough carbs to have no insulin. You can grill hallumi and in my opinion is my favourite snack with no carbs. Baby bells or any cheese are great!

Anyone got any information regarding the Medtronic, Omnipod, Accu-Chek Roche as I am struggling with which one to choose

You have a Bengal, I do too!! I have two of them one is brown and the other is a cream seal Mink colour