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  1. AllanJT

    Daughter struggling with newly diagnosed type 1

    My eldest daughter was diagnosed with type 1 earlier this year (January). She is twenty years old this year. Initially she seemed to handle the diagnosis well, taking a pragmatic approach to it. My ex wife, her new partner and me went to the initial meeting with consultant and diabetic nurse...
    • AllanJT
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    • concerned parent depression need advice new diagnosis not coping teenager type 1
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Parents
  2. J

    Newbie - Help for Teenager with Type 1

    Hi, Would anyone know of any teenage events for teenagers with diabetes? a close friend of mine son was diagnosed when he was 11, he's now 14 and struggling to accept the daily regime to keep him alive of blood sugar readings and giving himself correct doses of insulin he'd rather just grab a...
  3. A

    Starting University Netball Team

    Hello, I was diagnosed in February with Type 1 Diabetes, and am still learning how to deal with it best in different situations. I recently trialled and got onto the university netball team where I study which I am very happy with. However, I wanted to ask if anyone had any advice to dealing...
    • amy21
    • Thread
    • diet food hypos netball newbie sport student teenager type 1 university
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Exercise/Sport
  4. Joanna Rendall

    Sponsored Sky Dive https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Joanna-Rendall

    Hi all, As a 17 year old type 1 diabetic of almost 9 years, I feel very strongly about raising awareness and money for the condition. That's why on August 26th I shall be doing a sponsored skydive!! During the run up to the skydive I shall be posting regular blog posts about diabetes and...
  5. S

    Hba1c not coming down !!

    hi everyone just need some advice please My daughter is 14 and her hba1c has been as follows, 14 % in June 10% in September and now 12% this month, her levels during the day vary between 4 & 9 but mostly in range , however she wakes up over 16 most mornings even though she's on 44 units of...
    • stella
    • Thread
    • hba1c high blood sugar social care teenager
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Parents
  6. J

    Hidden danger

    I have never written anything like this before but have decided to put fingers to the keyboard to warn others about the situation we have found ourselves in. Our beautiful daughter was diagnosed type 1 5 and a half years ago at the age of 12. At the very least it can be described as a...
    • JFW
    • Thread
    • 17yrs neuropathy pain teenager
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Parents
  7. Frustrated Artist

    19, newly diagnosed, and sassy

    Hello everyone! Bit nervous about all this but here goes : my 19 year old daughter was diagnosed 6 days ago with Type 1. Her blood sugar was 22 and she had max ketones. The other funny reading thing was 148. Big big shock to us all. I have been reading, crying, worrying, crying, unable to eat...
    • Frustrated Artist
    • Thread
    • binge drinking exams newly diagnosed type 1 parent teenager worried
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Parents
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