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we had this problem when we collected our sons prescription on Friday. The 4mm needles have been withdrawn we had been told so we were given 6mm I think it was. When questioned, the receptionist at the surgery search through all the needles and low and behold, found the 4mm 32gauge needles but...

awww, thank you.

Oh my. What a mixture of emotions today has been. My son had his 2nd hypo today. Again, just before lunch. So, they have now dropped his morning dose by 1 unit. The rest of the day his bloods have been brilliant not going above 10 !!!! :clap: Also, he let daddy do not one, but TWO injections...

that is good to hear Sammysoldier. I am in Hampshire under QA hospital. I know it has only been a few days, but I HATE pinning him down to do his injections when he puts up a fight. The funny thing is, he has become very clingy with me since Friday. He cant bear me to be away from him. He HATES...

Well, that is day 2 over with. Phew! We were at the hospital today to meet the support team. We have a lovely diabetic nurse and dietician. Callum is already excited about their visits later this week. lol. He had his first hypo today. Nothing bad, just his sugar went down to 3.6. He thought it...

Well, today went better than expected. We even went to a friends house for a BBQ this afternoon and he was a very brave boy. In fact, he loved showing his friends his pin prick marks he has on his legs. lol. apparently they are in the shape of Mickey Mouse?? :wink: lol He has cottoned on to...

thanks everyone. I know we will all adjust eventually. He understands why he has to have the injections, he knows what it is and he knows he has diabetes. I think it helps that my mum and brother are both type 2 so it isnt totally new to us. This morning was a real BIG breakthrough, it was just...

Thanks Shell1. Yes i am in total shock. I keep thinking I am going to wake up and find it has all been a bad dream. I have managed pretty well emotionally in front of him as I want to stay strong for him, but have to admit, that while he was still sleeping in his hospital bed this morning, I did...

Hi everyone. On Friday night, my 5 year old son was admitted to hospital with BM of 28 !! He had Ketones of +4 and glucose of +3 in his urine. I have been told that we have caught it really early as he only had the excess fluid intake, increased urinating and sudden bedwetting before I picked up...