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My 9 year old was diagnosed 6 weeks ago and we've had many ups and downs since! I have been so proud of him injecting himself and taking control of his diabetes( as much as a 9 year old can!) First proper check up with the Endo yesterday and his Hba1c was 8.2, which doc was delighted with as...

I know that 6 weeks into life as a diabetes mum I should know what these terms mean, but I don't.... Would be grateful if someone could explain them. I think linked to slow / fast burning insulin and carb counting, but really not sure !! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

My 9 year old type 1 has woken up for the first time since post diagnosis with BS 256(14), it's always been around 100(5.5). :( no signs of ketones from urine dipstick test, but glucose is 2+. Going to try and flush them and bring down BS with quick acting insulin. Is glucose a worry? Any advise...

My 9 year old type 1 has woken up for the first time since post diagnosis with BS 256(14), it's always been around 100(5.5). :( no signs of ketones from urine dipstick test, but glucose is 2+. Going to try and flush them and bring down BS with quick acting insulin. Is glucose a worry? Any advise...

Hi, 2 weeks in and we're dealing with hypos- nothing major but trying to find out the best foods..... I'm right to think you get the blood sugar up using sweets/ juice/ glucose tablets? Then once better give a snack of slow burning carb eg crackers/ digestive. Today I'm sure my boy trotted off...

As a regular basis or just if my boy shows signs of illness? Some people on here se to check others don't. They showed me in the hospital how to use a dip stick in a urine sample, is there a monitor you can buy which is more efficient? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Can anyone advise what you do at times of high bloods- having been fairly stable over the last few days, infact lower rather than higher, a reading 2 hours after breakfast is showing BS 315. 5 units of Humalog mix was given before breakfast and this reading was taken 2 hours after breakfast...

With a little help from my family:) First night home complete and everything under control! BS12 at bedtime but 8.6 at 3am and 4.7 just before breakfast at 6.30am. Big brother off to school on time. Now exhausted but no work or school yet so we can snooze for a while at least! Never thought Id...

Hi could you help me with an argument with my 9 year old, is sugar free gum an ok diabetic food? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Could anyone advise if this is an ok diabetic choice please? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Could anyone advise the following please... My son gets a langue injection at 11pm. What's a comfortable BG level to leave him with at this time? If I test at 3am (still v new so I would to stop me panicking) what's an ok level then? Only 1 hypo so far, first thing when he got up, 3.8, he showed...

8 days in and everything is freaking me out- my 9 year old is saying his eyesight is going a bit blurry. I'm sure the doctor mentioned this could happen at the beginning, but any reassurance would be much appreciated :( Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

After 8 days in hospital it's home tomorrow to face the reality of diabetes for my 9 year old and I'm terrified :( Feel overwhelmed with the thought of coping with injections and measuring insulin on my own..... Help...... Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Could anyone give me ideas for snacks? So far cream crackers are proving a godsend, 3 as a snack. Also a small portion of fruit. Also is there a safe soft drink as an alternative to water? I know juices are to be avoided, especially as we are only a week after diagnosis, could anyone recommend...

I'm a week into my 9 yesr old sons diagnosis and still crying more often than Im not. He on the other hand is amazing. "Mum don't worry you'll be fine doing my injections" The hardest part for him is having to adapt to how much and what he can eat. For me, at the moment, it's the thought of...