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    Mum of newly diagnosed T1

    There is a facebook group called "Diabetic Mums UK" what I am a member of which is brilliant. A lovely bunch of mums/nana's of t1 kiddies. Always someone to chat to on there & lots of experienced mums on there who have lived with t1 for may years. It is normal to feel this way, join the group it...
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    The Numbers Debate - Type 1 & 2 Diabetes

    I THINK CHANGING NAMES WILL CONFUSE PEOPLE. ALTHOUGH THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TYPES, EACH TYPE I N ITSELF HAS MANY VARIETIES & TREATMENTS SO CHANGING NAMES WILL CONFUSE PEOPLE MORE. BASIC AWARENESS IS VITAL THOUGH IN A HYPO - THERE ARE LOTS OF STROKE & HEART ATTACK CAMPAIGNS OF HOW...
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    Worried mum of a newly diagnosed type 1 twenty month old

    Re: Worried mum of a newly diagnosed type 1 twenty month old My little girl was 2.5 when diagnosed but was sent away many times by emergency dr's saying it was viral that I just turned up at my dr's & demanded to see my gp only - soon as he saw her she went straight onto oxygen & finger prick...
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    Toes with fungal infections

    Yes I've also read of vicks if you rub it on the nail it will go darker & keep doing so & cutting nails till nail is back to normal colour & said minimun of 2weeks =) but I would certainly go to gp to seek their opinion as may be other underlying problems what need addressing too with infections.
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    Type 1diabetic child!!

    My lg is 4 & diagnosed at 2.5yrs so we having trouble with this also :( don't know what to do as she is wearing pull-ups at night but there is no way of waking her once she is asleep - can't put her on potty whilst asleep as very tall at just under 4ft lol if we leave her with no protection on &...
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    Must I take insulin with every meal?

    I was told for my lg who is 4 upto 20g carbs is fine for snacks/supper - but she was shooting up at night too. we did a few night readings when long lasting should of been at the peak so should be dropping down & likely times to hypo but my lg even without supper would be in the 20's! she doesnt...
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    Blood monitor with ketone testing abiility?

    Yes can highly recommend the abbots FreeStyle Optium =) it has a lifetime guarantee & customer service is excellent & helpline brilliant also =) use blue strips for bg's & purple strips for ketones =) my lgs showed up strange code at 4pm so rang for help & lady on phone ran me through tests on...
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    TODDLER TYPE 1 DIFFICULTY TO POTTY TRAIN AT NIGHT

    MY LITTLE GIRL WAS DIAGNOSED 1.5YRS AGO AGED 2.5. SHE IS NOW 4 & NOT POTTY TRAINED DURING THE NIGHT. WE HAVE TRIED TO ENCOURAGE TO WAKE HER DURING THE NIGHT TO TRY TO EMPTY HER BLADDER BUT A VERY HEAVY SLEEPER. SHE IS CONSTANTLY DRINKING IN THE DAY & CAN'T RESTRICT TIMES LIKE USUAL ADVICE BUT...