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    Benefits removed- now in desperate financial situation

    Join your local carers support- they will be able to offer advise on benefits and offer financial advise without you feeling a fraud. My understanding is that if you earn £100 or less a week you are still entitled to carers allowance. Your ex will have a duty to support both your children whilst...
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    Diabetes weekend at Kingswood

    Any kids out there going to Kingswood in 2 weeks with Diabetes UK Meg My little girls is exited but also nervous shed love to chat to anyone that going or has been on something similar- shes worried she will get home sick :sick:
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    Bedwetting .....

    Hi my type 1 little girls just wets when she is exhausted such as late nights on holiday, my advise though as both my girls were in pullups longer than most is trying to retrain her bladder. we did this by using the 'lifting' technique which involves lifting your child and placing them on the...
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    Informing school of daughers diabetes

    Hi Tracey my daughter is the only child in her school with type 1, I kept her off for 1 week post diagnosis until the nurse went in, the nurse contacted the school to sort this, the school nurse also contacted me regarding any support I might need. On the JDRF website there is some info for...
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    HYPOS

    isn't it just jackie ! must really pee them off always being hassled to test and take insulin I suppose everyone is entitled to a diabetes day off !
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    New type one

    daily exercise has really helped my little girls levels stable, she plays rugby 4 times a week swimming twice a a week and is very active in between, 9 months on she is on very small amounts of insulin twice a day and maintains a HBA1C of less than 6.5, she eats lots of fruit and veg and enjoys...
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    HYPOS

    oh yes ..... much lower than usual which is great for my 8 year old as she is enjoying ice cream ect which would normally be a big no. last week we were chasing hypos none stop now with a slight reduction in her insulin she is more or less eating whatever she fancies within reason. its great to...
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    I's not just parents who worry!

    Hi My daughter has a Care plan with actions what to do if Blood Glucose level hits a certain point for example if she spikes the teachers know to give water ect there is also a very good document from DUK which is called something like Managing diabetes in school which is very easy to follow...
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    Struggling Mom :(

    BTW Meg sometimes posts on here in my name and loves reading the reply s maybe this is something your boy may wish to do there seems to be a lot of kids his age in the children and teens section and it may help him feel less isolated. sometimes its easier for our kids to get things off their...
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    Struggling Mom :(

    to all you newly diagnosed parents honestly it will get easier in terms of coping. take each day as it comes I know thats a cliché but its so true. Meg now 8 has been diagnosed since October and we went through exactly what you are all going through, I requested chams (child mental health...
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    Funny the things that upset you!

    we are coming to the end of honeymoon also ,its very sad and I feel the same as you :( Megs little sister who is 4 was in nursery last week and they had made a wishing tree and all the chilldren were wishing to be fairies, batman, princesses ect and when it came to be abbies turn she just...
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    Worried mum

    Big hugs to everyone your feelings are absolutely normal and its so inspirational to hear from other healthy diabetics who have grown up healthy and happy. I am 6 months into our diabetic journey with my beautiful 7 year old little of girl and there are still some days I feel like you do at the...
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    Could do with some advice please?

    agree with the others take her straight to A+E. best wishes and please keep in touch.
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    So worried about my mum

    Chrissy that simply inst good enough- you need to get pals to support you with this (every hospital as a pals team) you should only take this on if you are happy and confident to do so. ask if there is a Hospital at Home team available to support you. your mum and you have every right for the...
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    Public

    Re: Public Chloe we live in St.Helens Meg my daughter is nearly 8 diagnosed 6 months ago if you need someone to talk to we are not far away from you- Meg injects in public and is loud and proud- you have nothing to be ashamed about- we are here for you and will listen and support you if you...
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    help struggling with new pen

    Thanks all, yes the DSN suggested starting with these retractable needles to save further change when Meg has to inject at school-this is indeed to protect herself and others from sharp injury. luckily we are not at this point yet but it will come over the next few months, I think the problem is...
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    help struggling with new pen

    we were really pleased that after 6 months of drawing up out of vials Meg has moved onto her novo pen. the DSN came to our house and showed us out to use this and practice on saline and pretend skin and all seemed to be going well. The DSN advocated the sharp safe needles as this was in line...
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    So worried about my mum

    Hi go to the hospital pals team they will support you, they cannot discharge your mum without the correct support it would be an unsafe discharge. you can also contact the discharge team or the district nurse team to discuss your options there is a huge care in the community infrastructure these...
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    So worried about my mum

    Hi express your concerns to the hospital team and request a district nurse referral they should support your mums discharge in terms of insulin, you could also request that she is assessed by the hospital diabetes team so that they can review her current regimes.
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    Back to School nerves

    we developed a care plan which the school follows- they treat my daughters hypo's about 3 times a week and only contact if absolutely necessary, she has also been on school trips. there's is a good information booklet from diabetes uk which we gave to the school and the teachers follow this...