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    Flu Vaccination. Type1 Child.

    Yes she's always had the nasal spray prior to diagnosis. Wouldn't not get it now! Can never be too careful
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    Flu Vaccination. Type1 Child.

    Thanks
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    Flu Vaccination. Type1 Child.

    I spoke to our GP and they said its really down to choice as they will only offer the injection to kids with medical conditions but the nasal spray is offered to all children. Just wanted others opinions/experiences.
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    Flu Vaccination. Type1 Child.

    Thanks! I'm not against her having the injection, I'm just unsure if it's more effective than the spray. There's conflicting information out there. If they are just the same she could just get the spray as its done in school so need to wait for appointments etc. Thanks for you help
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    Flu Vaccination. Type1 Child.

    My little girls school offer the flu nasal spray every year. Never had any issues with it. My question is, now she's been diagnosed is she better with the injection or will the nasal spray be just as effective? I've read different opinions ie the injection although has more side effects is more...
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    Help: holiday heat

    We are staying with family so home cooked meals but here everything contains way more carbs and much smaller portions that's for sure!! Thanks for the advice I've changed cartridges for now will see how this impacts this afternoon! I heard yesterday's weather was great it was actually hotter...
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    Help: holiday heat

    Thank you for your reply. At home she was generally in target below 8 but since being here she's been 11-14 mostly. I've been keeping her pens etc in a cool bag when outdoors as I had been warned it could reduce efficiency but will change the cartridge now and see if this had any impact. And...
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    Help: holiday heat

    Hey I'm looking for any advice you can give. Currently in NYC with my 8yo and can't seem to control her BG. The weather is insane most days 30 degrees (which we are not used to coming from Scotland lol). Before coming here we were pretty under control but since arriving in giving constant...
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    Type 1 Ketones

    Thanks so much :)
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    Type 1 Ketones

    Mum to newly diagnosed 8 year old daughter. Today her BG has been extremely high, highest it's been since diagnosis. Checked for ketones and currently sitting at 0.1 how often should I check this?
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