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Thank you! I'm injections. Yes I usually do 15 mins before the only time I struggle to do that is when I'm at work it's normally 5-10 mins before. Thanks for the advice I have upped how often I test just because I'm so worried I've become obsessed as such, but you're right I don't think the...

thank you & congratulations, do you know what your having?90% of the time they are in range it's just the spikes I worry about. My consultant fed me with all these horror stories which makes it worse! I have my first scan on Wednesday which I'm looking forward too as I'm constantly buying tests...

Hi all, I've not long found out I am 6 weeks pregnant, my HBA1 was perfect pre conception, but after seeing my consultant last week I am filled with fear and can't stop worrying about my blood sugars! They have spiked and I've had a couple of 12 & 13 readings post meal and I find sometimes their...

Hey guys, I'm just wondering what your partners/ wives / husbands etc are like when it comes to your diabetes? I have been Type1 for 18 months and with my partner for 3 years. He can be supportive but I feel that when it comes to my diabetes he doesn't really take it as serious as I'd like him...

Sorry for the lack of replays on this thread everyone! Thank you all for your help and advice. since posting this i have completed the carb counting course and now have a much better control over my blood sugars! I'm amazed at how much more insulin I was taking to what I needed but yet wasn't...

Thank you! I've been diagnosed around 15 months but have only seen my DSN twice in that time so I've not had much support and I'm still unsure about a lot of things which is why I've joined the forum. :) I have an appt at the end of the month so I will ask her then. There's so much to take in...

What is a liver dump? How do you mean split it? As in morning and night? I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle at the moment it's so stressful, I'm trying my hardest to get them under control as me and my partner want to start trying for a family but I'm not getting anywhere.

Hi all, I'm really struggling to keep my blood sugars down over night? I go to bed with a normal blood sugar level, last night it was 4.4 ( I felt fine at this level) and had no hypo to treat throughout the night yet I woke up with a reading of 14.2 at 9am. I take 40 units of levemir at 11pm and...

Thank you so much for your help everyone! I actually managed to get a space on a carb counting course and attended my first session on Thursday! I'm hoping it will clear up a lot of things and really help me to shift this weight! thank you for all your advice everyone. it's nice to know I'm not...

Okay thanks for the advise! I have another two months wait until I see my DSN so I will have a look around and see if I can find anyone in my position. I have the will power but just not the knowledge but I'm sure I'll get there. thank you for taking the time to reply!

Sorry I'm on novorapid, I take around 30 units of levemir. Bluetit1802 do you have any suggestions on what I can eat? I was told by my DSN that I need to include carbs in every meal. I'll take on board any help given to me. when I'm at work I need carbs on my lunch as I know it'll be around 7-8...

I'm currently trying to adjust my insulin levels to my diet as I'm forever having hypos! It's been a long year and only now it's hit me that I need to control my diabetes after bad management. I just feel so annoyed with the lack of support I've had I need to do this for myself! I usually...

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for some advise. I have been a type 1 diabetic for just over a year now and since being diagnosed I have gained around a stone and a half. I am overweight and desperately need to shift a few pounds. Since being diagnosed I have only seen my...

I had all the symptoms - really thirsty, headaches, constantly tired, I'd lost around 2 stone quite rapidly. I put it down to the contraceptive implant id had put in about 6 months prior so I booked an appointment to have it removed. Even with my mum being a type one diabetic and knowing all the...