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http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A ... 48&h=e581e Hi, My name is Tracy Ryman I have a 10yr old daugher with diabetes. She currently has 6 injections per day & was due to go on an insulin pump. Due to NHS welfare cuts her DSN is SO overworked & she is unable to give the care that is needed...

Hi we are currently having problems with our hospital which they have withdrawn funding for insulin pumps due to the fact that we only have 1 specialist diabetic nurse for children and the trust are unwilling to employ another one. Does anybody know if there is a legal requirement for how many...

HELP My daughter is 10 and have been diagnosed type 1 for 16 months. We have recently finished a trial on an insulin pump which was successeful. We had it all agreed by doctors etc, but our hospital trust in Ipswich, Suffolk have suspended all new diabetic insulin pumps. Also, we have only one...

Hi, my 9yr old will be getting a pump shortly and we quite like the omnipod which is tubeless. Does anybody know if this is available on the NH, we live in suffolk. If not can anybody suggest a good pump which may be suitable for her, many thanks Tracy

can anybody advise? Mu daughter is 9 years old and has been diagnosed since feb 2010. Her doctors are constantly changing her insulin. She was currently on Nova Rapid 3 X day and leximir at teatime. However, this seems to have cut out her hypos in the day time, but she has to goto bed at...

She has had a few high levels of 22 or 21, followed by lots of lows. But I just would like to know what is considered a dangerously high level, as her diabetic nurse has told the school that if my daughter is 15 or over and feeling unwell they are to contact me.

Hi can any one tell me what level is a dangerous level for a 9yr old child.

Hi, looking for a receipe for a fruit flan base, low in sugar, can anyone help, please.

Many thanks for your reply, has put my mind to rest.

So sorry for you all, at least your awful experience may help someone else. Love to you all xx

Hi, can anyone help went to hospital today with my 9yr old daughter who recently has been diagnosed type 1 diabetic, have been told that in 1 months time have to go back and have another blood test to re-check her thyroid, what does this mean, does it mean they have found a problem with her...