There are tons of books available on the subject of Type 1 Diabetes however there are 4 particular books that I feel are the best Type 1 Diabetes books for parents of Children with Type 1. Weather your child has recently been diagnosed or they’ve been diagnosed for a while and you want to learn
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Today I wanted to explain to those that are new to the Dexcom CGM system how to extend the life of Dexcom G5 Sensors. Dexcom Sensors are meant to last for 7 days. If you are self funding or your child hates sensor changes then you may want those sensors to last longer than 7
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Removing the Omnipod can be a painful experience for Children. The adhesive really does stick hard to their skin. However it is possible to remove it painlessly. Whilst we had been advised to use baby oil that never worked for us. Fortunately there are adhesive remover sprays that are readily available to buy on the
Read moreIt’s important to understand what the symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes are, particularly in Children. As this is a condition that can affect anyone of any age, though it’s most commonly diagnosed in childhood. It’s an autoimmune condition that is NOT connected to diet or lifestyle. More prevalent than Meningitis and yet many parents still
Read moreWhat is a good HBA1C for children with Type 1 Diabetes? You might be suprised by my answer, bare with me on this one, I’ve had an epiphany! Let’s get the facts out of the way first, NICE Guidelines have recently changed, reducing the target HBA1C from 7.5% (58) to 6.5% (48). Currently less than
Read moreSo yesterday it was announced by George Osborne that the government were introducing a new Sugar Tax, a subject that has been hotly debated by the Type 1 Diabetes community. Many people feel that children with Type 1 Diabetes who require fast acting sugar during a hypo are being penalized. The idea behind the Sugar
Read moreDear, Script Writers, Producers, BBC Management and all those involved in last nights episode of Eastenders. I was shocked and saddened by the joke Kim made in last nights episode about Children With Diabetes. Putting aside for just one moment the fact that it was factually incorrect, let us first try to establish what it
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We all know that hormones play havoc to overnight blood glucose levels in Teens with Type 1 Diabetes. We’ve just come through a particularly tough week, trying to work out what changes are needed to get better numbers overnight. We use the freestyle libre so we can see what blood glucose levels are actually doing between
Read moreSo this week it finally happened. Our first Type 1 Teen Trauma. Technically he’s 12 so not a Teen yet but Jack started secondary school in September and our lives have changed seemingly overnight. Being an active member in the support groups for parents of Type 1 Children on Facebook, I knew it was only
Read moreDoes my child have Diabetes? This is the question I asked myself a couple of weeks before Christmas in 2013, if you’re asking yourself this very question read on to discover our story and the facts about Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms.
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