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OMG what to do?? Biscuits and fruit juice are the snack of choice right now! Sliding scale insulins are still being given and highs and lows abound. I despair.

Once again - thanks to all who have responded. On the subject of sliding scale insulin - this is NOT being done with the knowledge and approval of her DNS. Am I concerned? You bet!! re HbA1c - At her last visit her parents were told that the preferred level for her should be somewhere...

Many thanks to all who responded. I feel so sad for my grandaughter. Over the last days I have asked the parents what I consider to be reasonable questions about what foods are given and what effect it may have on her glucose levels but have been met with answers such as "milk is 100% sugar"...

I am seriously concerned about the amount of sweet snacks my grandchild is being allowed to consume. Blood glucose levels can fluctuate quite wildly and the parents seem more concerned about not making her feel "deprived" than about making her understand that sweet snacks/ treats and fruit...