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Hi, It will be my son's 11th birthday on Friday and I would really appreciate some suggestions for a birthday cake. I don't have time to bake him one so it would have to be something that I can buy! I know it will make his day to have something special just for him! Thanks Julie x

Hi, My 10 year old son is using a One Touch Ultra blood sugar monitor (for the last 4 years) which was provided by the diabetic clinic and all the strips and needles via the doctor. Can anyone let me know if there are any other better monitors out there available on the NHS that would mean...

Another thanks again for the replies. It is helpful to know that there are others out there that 'coped' with it in the same way! I think some of the having to be nagged may well be an attention thing...he has a 4 year old sister who is, shall we say, demanding. He loves and adores her to...

His blood sugars tend to be all over the place. Generally his HBA1C isn't too bad, slightly high but coming down, but his sugars range from low to high all the time. The main problem there though is that my idea and his dad's idea of eating healthy are completely different and as I am not...

He is on Mixtard 30. He has been on a couple of the outings that are organised by the clinic, 1 at Christmas a few years ago and another to a theme park. The problem is he isn't interested, says he was bored and doesn't want to go again! I am going to see if he can get on one of these...

Hi, My son was diagnosed at 6 and to be honest was really good about it. He was doing his own injections after 1 month of diagnosis which I think is remarkable. After he was first diagnosed I used to go to him everyday with an injection prepared and said 'Are you going to try it yourself...

Thanks for the helpful replies - we have been on some forums where people neglect to offer advice, just give abuse instead. I know that he is only 10, and he does get supervised with his testing/insulin it is just the constant reluctance to everything that is a concern. I have filled out an...

Hi. It's my first post, so first let me say "hello" to everyone out there! My question is about my stepson. He's 10 years old, and was diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes when he was 6. I've known him since he just turned 8, and in nearly 3 years, NOTHING has changed with regards to his "acceptance"...