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<blockquote data-quote="Jen&amp;Khaleb" data-source="post: 211089" data-attributes="member: 13077"><p>Sorry that you've joined but lovely to meet you. I have really found that having a bag packed at all times has made life fairly normal. I have everything I need for a whole day ready to go at all times. I can put the bag in the car and not have to worry about having a meter, hypo treatment, spoons and everything else one lugs about with a young child. His insulin goes in my handbag as I only keep one lot on the go at a time but I've not forgotten it yet <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I really like the Accu-chek Mobile Meter being all in one and not leaving a trail of rubbish.</p><p></p><p>As for pitfalls I think it is easy for children to find out that they can refuse (healthy) food and get it replaced with something else (possibly sweets). The other pitfall can be when they are doing something they love but you have to pull them away to test, feed or give insulin. </p><p></p><p>Another issue can be the pressure children feel to please their parents and when the meter shows a 20 they may feel that they have let you down. Khaleb is too young and has a disability so this isn't a problem for us but I think it is important to mention. I don't care what the meter says I will always smile and tell Khaleb what a good boy he is when he gets his blood sugar done. Even if he is low I just calmly get up and get him something to eat. He gets the same reaction from me no matter what the level, never a oh-no.</p><p></p><p>My 16 yr old son gets really embarrassed if I inject Khaleb in public but I haven't particularly cared about his feelings with this and he seems to not be so worried what other people think these days. There might be some hope of maturity.</p><p></p><p>Diabetes can be a lot of trial and error but after a while things seem to work out most of the time. I struggle sometimes when Khaleb is ill as fevers give him very high levels very quickly.</p><p></p><p>All the best with your journey into diabetes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jen&Khaleb, post: 211089, member: 13077"] Sorry that you've joined but lovely to meet you. I have really found that having a bag packed at all times has made life fairly normal. I have everything I need for a whole day ready to go at all times. I can put the bag in the car and not have to worry about having a meter, hypo treatment, spoons and everything else one lugs about with a young child. His insulin goes in my handbag as I only keep one lot on the go at a time but I've not forgotten it yet :) I really like the Accu-chek Mobile Meter being all in one and not leaving a trail of rubbish. As for pitfalls I think it is easy for children to find out that they can refuse (healthy) food and get it replaced with something else (possibly sweets). The other pitfall can be when they are doing something they love but you have to pull them away to test, feed or give insulin. Another issue can be the pressure children feel to please their parents and when the meter shows a 20 they may feel that they have let you down. Khaleb is too young and has a disability so this isn't a problem for us but I think it is important to mention. I don't care what the meter says I will always smile and tell Khaleb what a good boy he is when he gets his blood sugar done. Even if he is low I just calmly get up and get him something to eat. He gets the same reaction from me no matter what the level, never a oh-no. My 16 yr old son gets really embarrassed if I inject Khaleb in public but I haven't particularly cared about his feelings with this and he seems to not be so worried what other people think these days. There might be some hope of maturity. Diabetes can be a lot of trial and error but after a while things seem to work out most of the time. I struggle sometimes when Khaleb is ill as fevers give him very high levels very quickly. All the best with your journey into diabetes. [/QUOTE]
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