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My 8year old asked me just the other day what date he was diagnosed. Apparently every year on the 28th July he's going to buy me a present to thank me for saving his life lol [emoji7] (sounds very dramatic but actually he was perfectly fine. Other than the diabetes of course) I'm going to...

Thank you. They said to get everything prescribed by the doctor so I never thought to ask. I will give them a call and see if they can get me a spare. I'm flapping incase something happens to this one! Thanks again xxx

That's a great idea thank you. I'll do that! [emoji5] they do sound great!

Does anybody here use the reusable insulin pens for novarapid? I ordered a new one for my son as his got damaged so we are using his spare. However, 3 separate pharmacies have said they havent go it. They can't order from supplier as they no longer make them! Surely this can't be true?! This...

Ah thank you so much! I'm going into town today so I'll pick it up. I saw another one recommended the other day. Think I'll get both! I spoke to my Lil Man about the pump but it sounds like more of a canula. since his admission to hospital when he was diagnosed and had a canula put in in a...

Thank you x It varies from day to day but usually fruit n yoghurt, toast, cereal bar type stuff for breakfast. Sandwich, wrap, roll for lunch with fruit yoghurt vegetable bits. Dinner spaghetti bolognese. Chili n rice. Chicken mash n veg. Type thing. Occasional bag of crisps or few sweets...

Hi. I read this because I'm worried my 8 year old type 1 is having too much carbs and was interested to hear what was said. I do worry that a normal morning and before lunch reading for your little one is in the lower 3's? I thought anything below 4 was a hypo. To begin with I thought better to...

Hi. My son was diagnosed in July 2016. I don't know what your diabetes team are like but ours said they would come out and train me, his dad, grandparents, school, friends and anyone else that looks after him at a time convenient to them. Could this be an option? Either with you or on his own...