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07/07/09 08:05 PM

"Is there a type of product that would help an 11 yr old keep track of her blood sugar?"
Asked By: heidig  
Category: Blood Glucose Monitoring

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My niece is 11 yrs old, still trying to get use to testing her blood sugar. She was just diagnosed with type 1 less than a year ago and has been in the hospital at least 2 times since than that we know of. This last time she was kept over night was after she spent the week with her grandma. I can tell it bothered her grandma, thinking it was her fault. As a piece of mind I think something that would remind my niece to test her sugar levels would help her mom for when the girl goes to visit others.

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07/21/09 01:27 PM

I would try to use a device that has the capability of alarming or texting her that she is familiar with. A cell phone!! These new phones can almost walk and talk, but most of all children of this age group can relate to them. As a mother of two sons with diabetes, I had to learn to be creative at times to increase compliance!! Good luck.
Answered By: susan sloane
Accreditations: B.S.,Rph.,C.D.E.,Nutritionist
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07/11/09 10:12 PM

I use this website to track my bs for free. It along with dlife are the two greatest things I added to my control. www.best4diabetes.com it has graphs and charts its just great and all free.
Answered By: furball64801
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07/11/09 10:12 PM

I use this website to track my bs for free. It along with dlife are the two greatest things I added to my control. www.best4diabetes.com it has graphs and charts its just great and all free.
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