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It has taken since Easter to arrange a meeting with her and school so there is no chance of a letter. I know she is very busy and lots of families to support. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Good news :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I agree with diddles put everything down. During our appeal it came down to the supporting letter appeared to state she took the same amount of insulin for each meal so they didn't understand about carb counting or how to counteract a high an adjust the insulin. Also being in school we currently...

Hi fiona we were refused dla after the first year. I appealed and was turned down as at 14 she should be independent! I went to the hearing on Tuesday and although daunting by myself it wss ok. They don't understand about the condition or the care and attention a child needs to ensure they...

That makes sense thank you. We will give it a try an hopefully it will make her feel better an reduce the stress of being high an then the hypo. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

We have all the exam concessions in place an the new laws will support her. She is constantly stressed which makes her bloods high which results in her being extremely tired an angry which then isn't a good way to start the exam. I just get the feeling school are only interested in her getting...

Any advice on how to help with gcse exam stress which is causing panic attacks and blood sugars to be high an then hypos which takes a while to become stable. I have tried speaking to school and they have been quite patronising and still waiting for a meeting with diabetic nurse an school. I am...

HI my daughter was taught to use her arm (just below the elbo), as there are a lot of nerve ending in your fingertips and more painful. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi my daughter has been diagnosed with type 1 for 18 mths an is now in yr 10. Her diabetes has become a little erratic, this is making her extremely tired an lack concentration in school. I have asked school if they can reduce her timetable and drop RE as it isn't essential. They are very...