September 2023

Teenager thanks Blaenau Ffestiniog practice staff for saving her life.

A teenager thanked practice staff in Blaenau Ffestiniog for saving her life after she became critically ill with undiagnosed type 1 diabetes. 14-year-old Jorja Horne-Edwards was rushed to Canolfan Goffa Ffestiniog by Ysgol y Moelwyn staff after she was found collapsed in the toilet at school.

Staff at the health centre assessed Jorja when she arrived and found her blood sugar was extremely high indicating Type 1 Diabetes and imminent diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) – a serious complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening.

Jorja was flown to Ysbyty Gwynedd via Wales Air Ambulance where she later received a diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes and is now receiving regular treatment
to manager her condition.