Published Date:
21 April 2009
IT HAS been a rollercoaster 18 months for our family after my daughter Daisy was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in November 2007. As she was then just 18 months old, we embarked on a strict regime of hourly blood testing, diet control and four insulin jags a day, followed by a programme of constant learning that will never end for our family of five.
Despite our efforts, Daisy's blood sugar levels remained erratic, and it was obvious that small amounts of carbohydrate or insulin could swing such a tiny frame in any direction.
There is no disputing that toddlers are resilient and adapt to lif...
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Last Updated:
20 April 2009 7:10 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
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