There’s no right age for your child to take responsibility for their injections. Some children prefer to do it themselves straight away; others may want to get used to having injections before doing it themselves. They need to make the decision in their own time. When they are ready, you can gently help them to take on the responsibility. Many children gain confidence with injections when around other children with diabetes. Consider events run by your child’s clinic or Diabetes UK (qualified medical staff are always on hand to help and advise) where they will be able to see other children injecting.