Recent Content by Clarakor

Hi!! I’ve been on folic acid for a while. My doctor prescribed it when I said we were trying to conceive. My appointment with the midwife is on November 2nd. The receptionist at the doctors didn’t seem to care that I was diabetic. But I’ve got a diabetes appointment on Monday so I’ll sneak it in...

I’ve done two pregnancy tests today and they are both positive. My period is not due until tomorrow but my GP seems to think it’s all looking good. What’s pregnancy like with type 1? I’ve been diagnosed for four years.. My partner and I are ready for this and the baby was 100% planned but I’m...

Thank you so much!! That's made me feel so much better. On average, how much weight do you lose a week?? My ketones are about the same amount as yours xxx

Hi everyone. I've been type 1 for the past three years and recently I decided to go sugar and carb free to lose some weight. It's going really well and ive never felt better. Blood glucose has been really well controlled and I've lost some weight. But I've noticed some keytones in my urine and...

Hi... My blood sugars are perfect and my ketone levels are negative.. This last week I've been getting cramp in my legs and feet. It comes on constantly and often in multiple places. I don't think it's anything to do with my type 1 but it could be.. Any advice?? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I don't really eat fruit but I would love the recipe for your icecream!!! Sounds yummy! I've lost most of the weight I gained in hospital and managing to keep it off..need to lose another two stone though!!! Xxx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I already eat low carb and low sugar and it seems to be working. Try to keep fat low too but I am a cheese junky!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

LCHF??? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Are you on metformin for your pcos??? That should help with your weight. I have pcos too and I've found that eating practically no carbs and sugar works! Xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

You're dad's girlfriend is talking out of a hole on her backside! Type 1 is an autoimmune disorder and you did NOTHING WRONG! You cannot prevent type 1 diabetes! People who think that make me sick! You tell your dad's girlfriend she is wrong and to stop making you feel bad! Xxxxxxxxx Sent from...

:) Thanx for your support. I am struggling. I'm depressed and in denial. I keep praying that my diabetes will go away.... I hate it Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I eat low carb and am on 36 units of lantus a day and 8 units of humalog... I am coeliac so don't eat a lot of carbs anyway... I drink plenty of water. I don't know what is going on but I am struggling to cope with the diagnosis.. I am so ashamed of my diabetes. I have no support from my husband...

I really need help. I am type 1 since October and managed to lose a lot of weight. I exercise 8 times a week and have cut my portions right down and lost six stone. I was hospitalised due to ketones last week and have put on 20 pounds in one week!!! I am devastated. I am healthy and active. How...

I really need help. I am type 1 since October and managed to lose a lot of weight. I exercise 8 times a week and have cut my portions right down and lost six stone. I was hospitalised due to ketones last week and have put on 20 pounds in one week!!! I am devastated. I am healthy and active. How...