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Kids with type 1 diabetes have a chance to get sporty A hospital partnered up with a Diabetes Network to co-host the Summer Games.

Especially for those who think diabetics cannot eat Chocolate! They can 😀

Easter is fast approaching & I guarantee you’ll encounter the comment we always get around this time of the year “are you allowed to eat that?” & you’ll probably hear the jokes about ‘catching’ diabetes if you eat all that chocolate..

Lets get a few of things straight…

YOU CAN’T CATCH DIABETES 👏🏻

CHOCOLATE DOESN’T CAUSE DIABETES 👏🏻

& YES, DIABETICS ARE ALLOWED TO EAT CHOCOLATE 👏🏻

We just have to inject the correct amount of insulin to cover the carbohydrate count, Karen.

& if anyone buys you sugar free chocolate, disown them.

Hopefully these carb counts help ♥️
I hope you all have a fabulous Easter! 🐣

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💙🌍 World Diabetes Day 🌍💙

How have you spent yours?
We spent the afternoon at football, Stanley’s team all playing in their new kits sponsored by The Diabetes Warrior himself .warrior.
Great game and a great way to celebrate Stanley and his diabetes on World Diabetes Day. Thanks you to all his team mates and parents too for getting involved and painting your nails blue 💙💙💙

Tomorrow is World Diabetes Day 🌍💙🌍
So we’re Nailing Diabetes for Our Son and brother Stanley 💙 and to all those with diabetes out there too.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝗼 𝐃𝗼𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞.....
𝐇𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝗺𝐩!

💙 Happy 3rd Diaversary to Our Diabetes Warrior - Stanley 💙

Through all the highs, lows, injections, needles, pump changes, sleepless nights, you’re our little warrior, we’re so proud of you and we love you so much x Keep doing what you do 💙💪💙

💙 𝔻𝕚𝕒𝕓𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕤 𝔸𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕙 💙

𝐃𝐚𝐲 4 - 𝐅𝐚𝐯𝗼𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝗼 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭

I actually have all of the above to treat my hypos, my favourites as to be the Skittles, especially when I can have them in class 😉
However, they all work really well, Jelly babies are excellent, I only need 2-3 of these little people to get me out of a hypo, we tend to use apple juice at bedtime, as it’s easier for me to drink when I’m really sleepy, I don’t have hypo awareness when I’m asleep, so my Mum and Dad have to wake me up! If I am very low in the night, my Mum or Dad will give me a Lift Glucose Shot, these are fantastic, work so fast and really get me out of a hypo quickly, I also use these if I go very low whilst playing football. We have hypo treatments everywhere, beside my bed, beside my parents beds, everywhere in the house, in our pockets, in the car, in my school bag and in my football bag. You never know when you might need them!

💙 𝔻𝕚𝕒𝕓𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕤 𝔸𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕙 💙

𝑫𝒂𝒚 2 - 𝑷𝒆𝒏𝒔, 𝑷𝒖𝒎𝒑 𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽
When Stanley was first diagnosed he had to deliver his insulin via a pen (injection) that was pre-filled with insulin. He had a different type of insulin for the day and a long acting insulin for the night. Stanley had to have an injection of insulin several times throughout the day and every time he had something to eat, he also required one injection before every bedtime of long acting insulin.
The day Stanley came home from hospital he was so positive and brave that he asked if he could do his own injections! Of course we allowed him this independence, with the help from us as parents to ensure it was done correctly.
Three months later Stanley was able to have an insulin pump, this was a big step for him and one that would make his diabetes much more manageable for him, meaning no more injections, especially when he wanted to have something to eat, this cut down the amount of injecting and piercing his skin greatly.
He now has a Medtronic 640g Insulin Pump which is changed every 2 to 3 days. The pump holds the insulin which is delivered electronically by the pump, we calculate the amount of carbohydrates for the meal/snack required and the pump works out the correct amount of insulin needed for Stanley, this is known as Bolus insulin. It also drips feeds insulin into his body continuously throughout the day and night, this is known as a Basal insulin.
Stanley has found managing his diabetes much easier now he has an insulin pump, for him, it means he doesn’t have to inject whilst at school, or whilst playing football or out with friends.

𝙳𝚒𝚊𝚋𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚜 𝙰𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚑

𝐃𝐚𝐲 1 - 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝗼𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝗼𝐫𝐲
(Told by a type 1 mum)

Diagnosis Day - 8th November 2018 - age 6

In the weeks prior to Stanley’s diagnosis people kept commenting on how Stanley was getting taller… little did we know he wasn’t getting taller, he was losing weight!
We could also set an alarm for the exact time he would get up every night for numerous wees, with this followed the intense thirst, he would drink pints and pints straight after one another, he was sooo thirsty! It was a vicious cycle.
Stanley became lethargic and tired, and often had what he called his “power nap” on the way to football training.
It wasn’t until the day of his diagnosis, that he couldn’t get himself dressed for school due to his lack of energy, that I thought to myself this really isn’t right…. And phoned the doctors to get him an appointment (I did actually suspect diabetes, as I had a vague awareness as my older cousin has type 1 also).
Whilst waiting for his appointment, my step-sister came round (to plan Christmas) and her words were “Oh Lisa, he doesn’t even look like Stanley” she was so shocked by his appearance, that this gave me another to push to get him in sooner at the Doctors.
Whilst at the Doctors, they tested his blood sugars which were over 30 (normal blood sugar range should be between 4-7) and also his ketones, these were ‘off the scale’.
We then waited (a rather long time) for an ambulance to take us to the hospital, once there he got immediate medical attention, by a fantastic team and the lead consultant was in fact a paediatric diabetes consultant. Stanley was immediately hooked up to drips galore and monitored very closely.
Once we were on the ward, we were informed that Stanley has Type 1 Diabetes, and was then bombarded, or so it felt, with sooo much information, as to how Stanley would now need to live his life.

You may be reading this thinking why did you not take him to the drs sooner, but I, myself, like many others, had very little understanding of Type 1 Diabetes…..
November is Diabetes Awareness Month 💙

November is Diabetes Awareness Month…..
Here’s the challenge 💙

November is Diabetes Awareness Month 💙🔵

What a line…….
He came down from being very high and had the most perfect night sleep 💙

Up and down like a yo-yo!
My poor boys blood sugars have been crazy today!

Warning signs of Type 1 Diabetes 🔵

What is Type 1 Diabetes…… 🔵💪

All my ‘Diabetes Warrior’ merch…. Will be uploading these soon 💙🤟💙

First sleepover….. both Stanley and his levels done great, especially after a busy day at the trampoline park! 💙💙

These minions explain our blood sugars perfectly……

Here’s Stanley and his Dexcom G6……. We rate this little device so much that his dad has it tattooed on him too 💪💙😀
This CGM is literally a lifesaver! 💙

Here’s Stanley and his Dexcom G6…… we rate this little device so much that his dad has had it tattooed too 💪💙😀
This CGM is literally a lifesaver 💙

The new Pixar movie “Turning Red” features a character who has a CGM and a Pump…… great awareness for type 1 diabetes 💙💙💙

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What a lovely line overnight…… excuse the temporary signal loss 💙

Insulin pump change…… we’re giving a new site a go….. it hurt less going in than the tummy 👍💪💙🤟

Hypoglycemia occurs when someone with diabetes doesn't have enough sugar (glucose) in their blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body and brain, so you can't function well if you don't have enough.

Low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia is defined as a blood sugar level below 3.9mmol/70mg - a fingerprick can determine what their blood glucose level is at that exact moment in time.

It’s important that you pay attention to the early warning signs of hypoglycemia, and treat low blood sugar promptly. You can raise your blood sugar quickly by eating or drinking a simple sugar source, such as glucose tablets, jelly babies or fruit juice.

Your family and friends should be aware of what symptoms to look for and what to do if you're not able to treat the condition yourself.

Symptoms of hypoglycemia include:

Shakiness
Dizziness
Sweating
Hunger
Fast heartbeat
Inability to concentrate
Confusion
Irritability or moodiness
Anxiety or nervousness
Headache

If hypoglycemia is left untreated, signs and symptoms of severe hypoglycemia can occur.

These include:
Clumsiness or jerky movements
Inability to eat or drink
Muscle weakness
Difficulty speaking or slurred speech
Blurry or double vision
Drowsiness
Confusion
Convulsions or seizures
Unconsciousness
Death

Please remember that symptoms can differ from person to person or from episode to episode.
Some people don't have any noticeable symptoms, therefore it's important to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly and keep track of how you're feeling when your blood sugar is low & make others aware if you need assistance..

Severe hypoglycemia can lead to serious problems, including seizures or unconsciousness, that require emergency care. Make sure your family, friends and co-workers know what to do in an emergency.

I also find that carrying some snacks with me at all times can be a huge help, as you never know when a hypo could hit & it’s best to be prepared!

What’s your favourite hypo snack? 🍬

Happy 9th Birtnday to our super hero Stan!
We love you lots and lots # #

The dotty tummy of an insulin pump user 🤟💙💪

For those of you who know our Son Stanley and for those of you who don’t, Stanley was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 2 and a half years ago at 6 years old.... this was to change the way he lives his life forever!
Whilst Stanley was recovering in hospital he said that he would one day like to become a vlogger with his diabetes and to have his own ‘merch’.
Stanley has achieved this by posting TikTok videos to inspire other children (and adults) that living with with this incurable disease, diabetes is not so bad. And today we are showing you a preview of the items of Stan’s ‘merch’ that we will be selling for other diabetes warriors and their families and friends to wear with pride!
We are so proud of this amazing young lad who has always accepted his diabetes with great positivity and does not let it get in the way of anything!
Stanley you are a true warrior..... the Diabetes Warrior and we love you! 💙🥰