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    Insulin overdose in non-diabetic

    Just after some advice please, and I know it's very difficult. I've just had a call from my dad's care home. My dad is 84 and has Alzheimer's but is not diabetic. He has been injected with another patient's insulin by mistake. The carer I spoke to knew that it was 17 units but was not clear if...
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    Taking T1 child swimming

    My 6yr old wants to go swimming tomorrow for the first time since diagnosis. He doesn't have a pump, so we don't have that to deal with, but just wondering what do you do with bg meter and hypo supplies, etc, whilst in the pool? I'm reluctant to leave them in the changing room as when his blood...
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    Who do you allow to care for your T1 child?

    Hi, first time posting so hope I get it right! Just looking for some advice and a reality check really. My 6yr old son was diagnosed T1 last October. In the intervening 4 months his dad (we are separated) has made numerous mistakes with his diabetes care. Most of the errors have been around...