"My child admitted to hospital as diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic"

About: Daisy Hill Hospital / Daisy Paediatric Ward Enhanced Care / Community Diabetes Services

(as a parent/guardian),

My son, 4, started frequently urinating the previous few days. Also said he was thirsty. So we dropped a urine sample into doctor which was high in sugars, immediately took him out of school for a blood sugar reading which again was high. GP said to take him immediately to A&E daisy hill. Arrived at 2.30pm and by 4.30pm he was admitted into his own private en-suite room and confirmed to have type 1 diabetes. Me and my wife were just in shock. The hospital staff were fantastic in helping and explaining what why how when etc. and great in dealing with a 4 year old. 

We also got an immediate meeting with the diabetic team in newry southern health, they too explained and answered all questions we initially had in lay terms. They will offer a 24 hour phone service which is very reassuring as we embark on this diabetes journey with our son. 
Many thanks NHS!
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Response from Bernie McGibbon, Head of Service, Children and Young People's Directorate, Southern Health and Social Care Trust last week
Bernie McGibbon
Head of Service, Children and Young People's Directorate,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 24/10/2024 at 17:25
Published on Care Opinion at 17:25


Thank you so much for sharing your unexpected journey into Daisy Hill. I am very glad your son was quickly referred by the GP and seen by ED colleagues. I am pleased to hear that the staff were so supportive of both you and your son and you were seen by the Diabetic Team. I am glad that the facilities met your need; the single rooms are helpful when you have so much to take in especially when trying to understand a new pathway for your child.

The staff will be very pleased to read your kind comments.

I wish you all the best and I hope your son continues to be in good health.

Regards

Bernie

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