Easter Time and Diabetes
How can I help my son feel as if it's not missing out on Easter?
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Clean fingers…reliable BG test results!
Do you know the importance of having clean fingers before a blood glucose test? it's important to ensure there is no food or dirt residue so you can have reliable BG test results. Diabete-ezy Test-wipes...
Helping your child manage their Hypo’s
Your child will slowly become more independent in managing their Diabetes. However it's important to have measures in place to avoid more frequent hypo's
Diabetes Night Testing- What’s best
Do you have a BGL testing routine? Elissa Renouf explains how she managed night testing for 4 boys. It is important to maintain the testing routine throughout the night in order to keep BGL's in...
Not Agreeing with your Health Plan from your Provider?
Sometimes you or you child may not agree with your diabetes health plan from your provider, Elissa shares tips on ways to help stay on track with your type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
New school? No worries. Tips to help you be organised
Sending your child off to school with diabetes is scary, it's important to help your child's teachers and staff understand their condition and how to manage it by putting steps in place. This should include...
Looking after your Type 1 Child
Helping your child manage their Type 1 diabetes can be exhausting. Between blood glucose testing, Insulin pumps and diet it's important parents take time out to relax.
Coping with a Type 1 Diagnosis
Having a child diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes can be an overwhelming and devastating time for the whole family. Elissa Renouf shares some tips and advise on how she dealt with 4 type 1 diagnosis'.
My newly diagnosed daughter is starting school, help!
Are you overwhelmed by the thought of leaving your newly diagnosed child in the hands of a school teacher/ carer? Elissa Renouf has a diabetes at school checklist which includes have a diabetes management plan...
Children Independently Managing Their Type 1 Diabetes
As a parent, you want to make your child's life easier and manageable. But when they have diabetes, the time will come where your child will want independence in managing their diabetes. Elissa Renouf, explains...