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.
Signatures
495
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 495/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 495/100,000
- 22 FEB 2026Petition closedFinal total: 495 signatures
- 22 AUG 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
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.