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04-12-2007, 05:49 PM

ClaireZk

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Originally Posted by Funnygrl

Do you expect your child to test twice a night every night?

I was thinking the same thing. And ditto that it seems a bit excessive...

Does he have trouble sensing lows? Does he always crash after activity?

I was diagnosed as at age 9. I had a very active, normal childhood. I've never done routine night checks. And, in 16+ years I've had some severe lows, but NEVER one that required assistance from anyone.

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