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Gave ours back yesterday. Very sad. :(( Like you we've had no major problems and have had for a year now. We were assured it'll be back with us in a matter of weeks- possibly end of April so really hopefull!! They say it was easier for them to recall and fix. The person that restarted a faulty...

:) Fingers crossed. Yes, I know its slower, its more tech than just a BG machine and takes time to get used to.

Flosscy, I don’t know what’s going on about strip error. We only get an error is we insert it too early into the handset or have don’t done a big enough blood drop. Re your levels, canula blockage maybe? We had this recently, BGs shot into the 20s despite delivery and corrections. We didn’t get...

Hi. I’ve heard on forums the Freestyle Libre will cost around £150 pounds with sensors lasting a reported 14 days costing £50 each. Exciting tech!! ElyDave, we are in the peads section of Addenbrooke’s and have been using the cellnovo since April. Love it! Very innovative. My 8 year old manages...

Hi. I am looking at pumps for my 7yo girl as we have to make a decision. Can I ask why you chose the pump you have and if you would still choose it again. :)

Hi. This brings back memories of being unsure and buying sugar free stuff and non carb snacks. With time you'll become more experienced - promise! Set doses is the norm until you start carb counting. 2g carb is very little. To put it in perspective a fun size Milky Way is around 13g and a piece...

So sorry you are having so much trouble & stress!! Echo above comments. Write letters (rather than verbal) to chair if governors, contact MP, etc. emphasise they are discriminating your child by excluding him. They should make every effort possible to find someone and have training. There...

Feel free to ask anything and we will try and help. x

Hi Helen. Sorry you are here!! The doctor probably wants you to check so frequently to starts with to make sure the dose is correct. My 7yo girl was diagnosed 11 months ago. We measure in mmol here - divide by 18 to get the conversion so 180 is 10mmol. Our clinic says between 4-8mmol. Some say...

Congratulations!!! Lovely name. [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES] xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I would do it. Seriously. If I had my time over with hindsight I would have banked both my kids cord blood. Cord blood is the best for stem cells. Stem cell treatment is so promising (we're both scientists) Do it! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Readings all seem normal. I don't believe you have diabetes. The sugary porridge you had - 8.9 then 5 min later 7. That wouldn't come down that fast if you were diabetic. Tired, lack of energy etc - hypothyroid maybe? We're not doctors - best to go see one and get bloodworks done. Sent from...

No, it's not the lantus. If morning numbers are good you know you have the lantus about right. Bedtime numbers, around 2-3 hrs after dinner, will relate to the last injection at dinner time. Maybe her evening ratio for dinner needs to be reduced so she doesn't drop too low. It may also depend on...

UCLH if you can. I've heard they have a brilliant service. If I was London way that's where I'd want us to be under. http://www.uclh.org/OurServices/Service ... /Home.aspx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi. How long are the lessons? My 7 yo has weekly half hr lessons. I always test before she goes and judge if she needs anything beforehand. Never had any problem. Effects usually come in the evening before bed for us. In summer she swims at school mid morning, tests before and has a Frube pouch...

Well done! Excellent result. Great you have a good consultant behind you! x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Yes, pasta will cause a low after eating so its good to have pudding after- fruit or something, as pasta is complex carb and takes ages to break down it will then peak around 5 hrs later. You could try a split dose. It's probably easier to manage on the pump with the settings they have. We're...

You're certainly not alone! Do you access to contact your diabetes nurse whenever you want? Also ask if there us a local support group near you. It's important to meet other parents and for your child to meet other children like her. It's all do new so there's a lot to get your head around...

Hi. Sorry to hear about your daughter. My girl is also 7 diagnosed 8 months ago now. What meds is she on? We are in Novorapid & Lantus. I would defiantly contact your DSN as they know can advise on doses. Are there particular times in the day her BG is low? If she us having lots of lows...

Re: Need advice : my son developing diabetes, GPs refuse to How awful for you. I would test your son's level shortly after eating, say half am hour, if results are over 11 I would go and demand to see someone at the surgery. What do they want - a child to be throwing up before they take...