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Blood Tests and Insulin Injections

My eight year old daughter has a GlucoWatch, and I would like to point out some advantages and pitfalls.

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A medical professional told someone I know that glucose meters are deliberately designed to read low, especially at low blood glucose levels, as a safety measure. I can’t believe that meter manufacturers would handicap themselves this way in the quest for FDA approval, but I found similar information. Is there any basis to this information?

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Using a continuous sensor, my son’s blood sugars were rarely the same as the home glucometer. Is it safe to base his bolus on the sensor reading? What is the rate of error with current glucose sensors?

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For now, my sixth grader walks to the nurse to check her blood sugar. Does she have the right to test in the classroom?

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I have a massive lump of fatty-like tissue on my upper legs from not rotating injection sites. How can I get rid of this damaged tissue?

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We are considering switching to a needle-less injection system for our young daughter. Do they work well? Are they safe for children?

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In general, how often do children test their blood sugars? My daughter has been testing eight to 10 times a day, but is starting to balk at that much testing. Her diabetes team said four or five times should be fine, as long as she tests before eating and can tell when her blood sugar is low.

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What happens if you forget to check for bubbles in the syringe before an injection?

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When my son was first diagnosed, I was told to perform a fasting test, one at breakfast, another at lunch and then dinner. Could you explain the reason and how it is done?

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Is there something my 12 year old daughter can try to ease her discomfort with injections?

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