'I wish that this sort of publicity had been around when I was primary school age.'

Just wanted to say what a pleasure it was reading the article in the Villager newspaper  about highlighting the importance of diabetes care in schools for young children with Type 1 Diabetes.

I found the article very interesting and totally agree that it has to be brought to the attention of many people who are very ignorant about the condition.

It can only be a good thing to teach children at an early age the importance of Diabetes and the care that is required, especially with the massive increase in child obesity that the Government has been predicting could happen in the UK , and how we are all being advised to eat healthy food and exercise regularly.
 
I myself have been a Type 1 diabetic for around 20 years and was 24 when I diagnosed with the condition. I was advised that as I had a history of diabetes in my family that you are more prone to getting diabetes.

I wish that this sort of publicity which involved the children had been around for people like me when I was primary school age.
 
Type 1 diabetes in a young child in my opinion can be very difficult: the daily injections required, making sure that the blood glucose levels remain as stable as possible and making sure that the child keeps to a strict regime.

It is also good that children as young as primary school age get taught about it and not left until they reach secondary school age before witnessing a person having what is called a hypo.

The charity Diabetes UK is brilliant and has an excellent website with many subjects covered. Maybe people should take the time to look at it as they might learn something.

What annoys me more than anything is that when you explain to someone that you are a diabetic all they can say is 'oh yes I've heard of it , isn't it something to do with sugar?'  I suggest they go and research the subject especially nowadays when most people know someone who is diabetic.
 
Also to employers out there - try and understand what it might be like for the person with diabetes and how difficult it can be from time to time.

Put yourself in their shoes for once and don't be blinkered and think that hypos are a made up thing - you never know you might (or someone you know), be told that you are suffering from diabetes one day. How would you feel and react then? 
 
Well done to all the kids for taking your complaints to the Windsor MP Adam Afriyie and seeking the support you so rightfully deserve.
 
Fantastic work and keep up your campaign!