Fossy Jnr in hospital

[ColinJ]

I think as adults type 1 diabetics are exempt from prescription charges..(my BIL is T1, diagnosed at 37 around 4 years ago). As a severe asthmatic dependant on steroids (9 sets of meds a month just for my asthma), I'm not except but you can pay once a year which is currently £104. that applies to England only. I think Scotland and Wales have simply done away with prescription charges.

I enquired about an exemption for my lifetime on warfarin, but that drug doesn't qualify either. It all seems a bit arbitrary!

The pharmacy suggested paying the annual charge but it doesn't really save me over just 12 prescriptions. My GP agreed to issue quarterly prescriptions instead so I only have to pay 4 charges a year now, which is ok.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I enquired about an exemption for my lifetime on warfarin, but that drug doesn't qualify either. It all seems a bit arbitrary!

The pharmacy suggested paying the annual charge but it doesn't really save me over just 12 prescriptions. My GP agreed to issue quarterly prescriptions instead so I only have to pay 4 charges a year now, which is ok.

I wish my surgery would... they insist on monthly only, but I have ascertained today that since November 2013 when I was put onto hydrocortisone permanently I am now exempt, though no-one told me! (exempt because I now qualify under "A form of hypoadrenalism (for example Addison's disease) for which specific substitution therapy is essential") - I have secondary Addison's caused (though this is an assumption) by my asthma medication! Otherwise a yearly repeat prescription can be saved in the course of a single month's prescriptions!

 

[Ian A]

I don't know if this would be of use but it was something my mum was offered when she was diagnosed. X-Pert Diabetes offer education courses via NHS funding. They have education courses in South Manchester.

 

[fossyant]

He got out yesterday, and we headed straiht for the caravan. Has done really well and we are getting his bloods more level.

He had a wobble at 12am and it took an hour to get him to take a test, and help from the hospital on the phone. I then got up again at 4am for another test, and he did that without issue.

He's had a few treats today, a doughnut after breakfast, had a choccy bar and a pack of quavers. You've just got to allow for it.

He has been helping my parents move into their caravan on the same site, and we've also been into a Rhyl for a walk round.

Thanks for the offer @I like Skol. He is OK at the minute, and will be back in School next week. We have appointments on Monday morning at hospital to start with, then more over the next few weeks.

 

[coffeejo]

Excellent news, fossy. Hope he continues to improve.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

He got out yesterday, and we headed straiht for the caravan. Has done really well and we are getting his bloods more level.

He had a wobble at 12am and it took an hour to get him to take a test, and help from the hospital on the phone. I then got up again at 4am for another test, and he did that without issue.

He's had a few treats today, a doughnut after breakfast, had a choccy bar and a pack of quavers. You've just got to allow for it.

He has been helping my parents move into their caravan on the same site, and we've also been into a Rhyl for a walk round.

Thanks for the offer @I like Skol. He is OK at the minute, and will be back in School next week. We have appointments on Monday morning at hospital to start with, then more over the next few weeks.

Good news.

 

[Dangermouse]

Best thing to do is try and be as normal as possible, and give him some space to come to terms with things, horrible for a parent but in the long run, a good thing.

Just make sure he knows you are there for him, he will know.

 

[Lullabelle]

A couple of years ago my mum was diagnosed with diabetes, she is in her late 60's. Different circumstances but she had a lot to learn about food/drink intake. She has never eaten ready meals or take aways, she has always tried to eat properly so she was surprised to find hidden sugar is unexpected foods, she had a lot to learn and welcomed help and advice to help her manage her diet. Everything will soon settle down and this will become a normal part of your lives.

 

[welsh dragon]

Glad to hear your son is feeling better. Good luck to you and your family.

 

[fossyant]

Brief update.

He's been doing well, his carbs are well managed and he's bang on in the middle of the range (I'll post a shot of the graph we have from his blood test software).

But he has been getting a mental block with the injections and lost it earlier this week.

Down side he was re-admitted to hopsital yesterday afternoon as he hadn't taken any insulin since the night before.

He did tea time injection OK (well not like he was doing) but the 24 hour injection didn't go well in hospital. Took over 30 minutes with one of the male nurses (was on duty earlier) rather than switching his duty, stayed with him.
The 24 hour ones sting like buggery, but are needed as they really keep you levelled out. It's an acid solution, so reacts once it goes in. At least the nurses have seen it now.

Let you all know how it goes.Need to get his mind on task, and to be refreshed (ish) on mornings. Typical teenager though, but with added 'you ned to eat/inject/test/ symptoms'

Still in this afternoon - not sure when he will come out as awaiting an appointment with the Psychological Team.

 

[classic33]

Hope he's not in too long.

 

[ScotiaLass]

Oh bless, he is doing really well though!
It's a lot for a youngster to take in and teens....well, they are a different breed!
I hope he is all sorted soon!

 

[fossyant]

The children's ward are brill as ever and the Diabetes Team are fab. He knows what happens if he doesn't take the medication - "very ill, very fast" as the Nurses tell him.

 

[fossyant]

I think we have some routine tweaking to sort our. I.e. he needs sleep and needs to be out of bed on time. Oh and less 'use' of that laptop !!

 

[ScotiaLass]

I think we have some routine tweaking to sort our. I.e. he needs sleep and needs to be out of bed on time. Oh and less 'use' of that laptop !!

I don't envy you trying to sort a sleep routine with a teenager! I am sure he'll come round though - you're doing a fab job supporting him