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Just so you know the word for carbohydrate in French is "Glucides" Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

And I agree that cafés bars etc do tend to offer high carb based breakfasts, but you can always take in your own fruit ( poss not eggs and bacon!) and order a coffee. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I live in france and have a a 10yr old son who was diagnosed type1 here 2 years ago. I have had a different experience in hospitals than Pheonix. Breakfasts have been pretty much a la carte the hospital dietician offered fruit, cereal or pastries. It was all really lovely and aimed towards...

Hi we live in the French Alps so ski regularly. My son (10yrs) is T1 and has a pump, he usually reduces his basal by 70% and boluses slightly less than he needs when he stops for lunch on the mountain. This seems to work for him otherwise he struggles with hypos during the day. A big problem...

No we have no problems with insulin. The refill cartridges are kept in the fridge and the one already in the pump has always been ok regardless of hot or cold temperatures. We do avoid it being in direct sunlight by putting it in a case when Jude does sport or if he takes it off it's tucked...

I have a son with Type 1 and we live in the French Alps. Jude ski's a few times a week in the winter and the main problem he has is with the batteries on his test kit which get too cold to work. No problems at all with insulin. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Do you know where I can get the iBG Star adaptor for the Iphone5? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I live in France and have a young son with type1 diabetes. He was diagnosed here and recently given a pump. Not sure i can help with type2 queries but if you have any general questions please ask. We've been really impressed with the level of diabetes care and the organisation in France. Sent...

France - The Alps. My 9yr old son is Type 1, It would be great to hear from any other Brits (particularly children or parents) on this forum who live in France, interesting to swap experiences. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

The OP is probably out having a drink and reading all these posts about his/her shenanigans! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Does she have a pump or is she injecting? My son has a pump so it's simple to change the carb to insulin ratios for lunchtime so he doesn't go low. Before, when he did injections, I could look at the school menu and give him an idea of how much to inject depending on if he thought the meal was...

My son is type1 and 9yearsold. Thankfully he just gets on with life and leaves me to worry which is something I'm excellent at. Even sending him out on his s bike to see his friend makes me concerned that he'll have a hypo and be too,poorly to come home. The whole thing is exhausting. Jude's had...

If the Omnipod doesn't work out for you, have a think about the Animas Vibe. My 9yr old son has had one for a month now and it's working out very well. We chose it because its waterproof so he has plenty of freedom. With his infusion set the tubing is very short, the cannula is discreetly...

Of course! Look at George Clooney he's def a 'Dude' Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I can't stop now........... How about "Diabetic Dude" Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

How about "Keep Calm and Don't Panic - I have Diabetes" or for Children's bracelets "Insulin Kid - I have Diabetes" Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Oops - pressed send too early! Yes it seems he wasn't getting any insulin, which accounts for the high. Feeling a bit like its one step forward two steps back as the infusion seems to cause more problems than the pump. It's early days tho........ Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thank you, I discovered that there was a problem with the infusion so he wasn't getting any Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi, my 9yr old has recently had a pump fitted. All is good during the day however at night after he's eaten he has an immediate low then gradually gets higher &higher until morning. Does anyone have any advice on how to correct this? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks all, that's given me different options. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App