PIF Categories: Paediatrics
Dental advice for children & young people with diabetes
Dental Care is very important and an essential part of good health. Having Diabetes means that problems with teeth and gums can be more common especially if you have high […]
Drugs and diabetes
Many young people feel tempted to try illegal drugs at some time or another. However, they can cause serious health damage and even death. There are also heavy penalties for […]
Contraception advice for young people with diabetes
There is a lot of inaccurate advice given about contraception. As a young person with diabetes or the partner of someone with diabetes, you may hear more than most. If […]
Physical Activity and Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Young People
This guide will help you understand how to keep blood glucose levels stable during exercise. Exercise is good for your child and should be encouraged as much as possible. There […]
Sensible drinking and Type 1 Diabetes
This guide will help you understand how to keep blood glucose levels safe when drinking alcohol. What is sensible drinking? The government guidelines for sensible drinking in adults are up […]
Administration of insulin via pen device
Action Rationale 1 Unscrew pen and insert the insulin cartridge. Screw the pen tight. Plunger inside pen device may need to be twisted back down to base to insert cartridge […]
Disposal of sharps used for children with diabetes
Local arrangements for the disposal of sharps bins You must dispose of your sharps box safely, please note the method of disposal is different according to where you live. Never place […]
Management of HYPERglycaemia via a pen
Common causes of HYPERglycaemia: Illness Missed or insufficient doses of insulin Eating too much carbohydrate Excitement/stress Signs & Symptoms: Feeling thirsty/dehydrated Feeling tired/weak Feeling hungry Increased need to pass urine […]
Foot care for a child with diabetes
Patient information for parents or carers of a child with Diabetes or for young people with Diabetes It is important to look after your feet when you have (or your […]
Travel pack for a child with diabetes
Holiday Advice – consider the following: Extremes of temperature, very hot or very cold, can affect blood glucose levels because of how insulin is absorbed, usually more quickly if very […]