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    Why do you think your child has type 1 diabetes?

    So sorry,i do it so i can see it didn't mean to shout!x
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    Why do you think your child has type 1 diabetes?

    Hi, I also have 4 children-3 boys and one girl.eldest(10,boy) has cystic fibrosis,daughter,7,diagnosed with t1 last month,5 yr old son has had t1 since he was 2 and is on a pump, last but not least 4 yr old boy who is ok.although I am worried about his behaviour, At first I just thought he...
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    cheap bg monitors

    Hi, I noticed that Tesco direct are selling accu chek avivas and nanos for around £10 at the mo just in case anyone is interested! These are simple and easy to use and the nano is tiny(uses 2 batteries though but glows in dark!)I think you can get batteries and books from accu chek free! :D
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    changes in Bg levels overnight

    hi there, i was not sure if i should reply because i am not an expert on lantus(my son is on a pump and my daughter uses levemir) however, i thought that lantus worked in a similar way to a basal rate on a pump-as in studies have shown it gives alower morning bg and less night time hypos. i...
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    Hi from a very confused and anxious newbie.

    Well I am shocked that adults with diabetes are treated this way when it comes to prescriptions etc. If my children were subjected to this would go nuts. but that, I think, is where the difference is-children/ adults. To think that one day they will be adults with diabetes worries me.Anyway, I...
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    new and not new to diabetes!

    well now i have wiped the tears away i will say thank you for being so kind to me.it made me cry(happy tears!) you are all so lovely!! :D maybe i can be of help to others as i seem to know quite alot about diabetes- wonder why that is! feels just like we are in it together now. :) having one...
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    new and not new to diabetes!

    hi all, been reading the posts on here and getting good advice but thought i should introduce myself! my name is carly and i am married with 4 lovely cherubs. elliot is 10 and has cystic fibrosis(brings a whole new forum to light!!) amber is 7 and was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with type 1 and cole...