Funding for finger-prick glucose test for all unwell children of any age in A&E

Fund all NHS A&E departments to do finger-prick blood glucose tests on all unwell babies, toddlers, and children, even if symptoms seem minor, specific, or common, to detect undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes and early DKA, preventing life-threatening complications.

495 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Friday 22nd August 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
1
Signature Deadline
Sunday 22nd February 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 495

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Many children with Type 1 diabetes aren’t diagnosed until they develop life-threatening DKA. We think early testing could save lives and prevent trauma.


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