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Parent Newbie - Question on overnight BG monitoring

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Gill P

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Hi - parent to a 14 year old T1 boy - almost 7 years since diagnosis but new to this site.
Especially interested in hearing the experiences of other parents with overnight monitoring of BG. Some of the few parents I know don't have an issue as they don't, they risk it or their child wakes up anyway and tests. We couldn't go to bed without knowing for sure the bloods have stablised. His HbA1c is usually excellent as a result - but we are worn out with late bed times most nights. Does anyone have any positive stories of their experience or good tips?
 
Hi Gill, welcome to the forum 🙂 I'll respond on your thread in the Parents section 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum Gill P.
How much does your son take part in late night / overnight monitoring?
It is a tough issue, because sleep us valuable, as well as blood glucose control. What happens when your son sleeps away from home / parents? Does he go on sleep overs / scout or cadet or youth group camps etc?
 
Hello Gill and welcome to the forum 🙂
 
Welcome to you Gill.
 
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