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Sick day rules
Read more: Sick day rulesNavigating sickness with a type 1 toddler Everybody knows that kids get sick, a lot. They’re snotty more often than they’re not. Its just part of being a kid and its part of being a parent too. But what happens when that snotty kid is a type 1 diabetic? How does sickness affect them? How…
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Chasing unicorns- treating type 1 diabetes
Read more: Chasing unicorns- treating type 1 diabetesA day in the life of a type 1 toddler Diabetes is an invisible disability, as such its daily impact and routine management can be something of a mystery to anyone lucky enough not to have encountered this disorder as a sufferer or a carer. I certainly had no idea what daily life with type…
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Carbs, cakes and picky eaters
Read more: Carbs, cakes and picky eatersThe whole calorie counting, carb counting and related dieting sort of passed me by. I’ve never been one to watch my carb intake, and living a particularly active lifestyle has really meant I have never had to. Like most people, I knew the basics; I could name high carb foods, knew not to eat a…
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No such thing as travelling light
Read more: No such thing as travelling lightTravelling with a type 1 toddler When is comes to travelling with children, there really is no such thing as travelling light. Add travelling with a type 1 toddler into the equation and its enough to change your plans to a staycation for the foreseeable future. Having ventured out on our first family holiday since…
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All the gear and no idea
Read more: All the gear and no ideaAll the essential kit for managing type 1 diabetes. A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in a child (or adult) is tough to accept, but within hours of that diagnosis you begin a whirlwind of training, information and advice on essential kit and management that has your head reeling. All whilst you’re in a state…
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Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes in Children
Read more: Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes in ChildrenDiabetes can be a scary condition. It is often not diagnosed until a person is quite seriously poorly and needs urgent medical treatment. Diabetes symptoms in children can be difficult to identify, especially in very young children who cannot communicate. Here are the important symptoms to look out for: Diabetes UK provides important information on…
