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    Help! Type 1 for 16years-antibodies negative!

    Hi all, I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this. Anyhow-I was diagnosed at 18yrs old with Type 1, I’m now 35 and changed diabetes service recently. My new endo couldn’t find evidence of antibodies being tested (I was diagnosed in a different country) and said it would be good to...
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    Early/viability scan

    Hi everyone, very long time since I posted! Wondering if anyone can shed any light /share their experience. 2nd pregnancy, I’m 6w+4 and had abdominal ultrasound today which showed gestational sac but no yolk sac or foetal pole. Sonographer convinced I’ve my dates wrong as gestational sac...
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    Type 1 Medtronic 640g & Fitbit/Garmin watches

    Hi guys, really hoping someone can shed some light for me as very little on the internet. I wear a minimed 640g & have the Enlite Sensor/CGM. I am really keen to get a Fitbit/Garmin type watch to track activity/heart rate etc. I would love it if it could also tell me my blood sugar in real...
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    Dexcom/CGM in labour??

    Did anyone wear their CGM in labour. I have a dexcom G4-it was invaluable in early pregnancy but a delay getting more sensors means I haven't worn it in a couple of months but birth plan for induction this week is for me/hubby to look after my own BS/insulin as much as poss. Not on a pump but...
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    35weeks-growth scan advice

    Looking for advice!...Just had a growth scan @ 35wks+0. Overall est due date is 10days ahead of predicted, growth is on the 84th centile & abdominal circumference is 92nd centile & weight 6lbs8oz). This is a jump from the 68th centile at 30/31weeks. Is this a huge jump?? It was only the...
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    Fluid measurements on ultrasound - should I be worried?

    Hi guys, haven't posted in a while (Type 1 DM, 1st baby). I had a growth scan yesterday @30+4weeks. My endo & obstetric team had both written-normal growth scan in their notes & I was delighted! Overall Baby is measuring one week ahead and growth is on the 68th centile and abdo circumference...
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    Working full time & Pregnancy with type 1

    Hi guys, and Happy New Year [emoji4] Just wondering how many of you faired when pregnant and working full time? Did you reduce your hours? Or Go off early before mat leave started? I'm nearly 20weeks and have a stressful-ish job with some long days leaving house at 7.30am back home 7pm. After...
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    Aspirin in pregnancy

    Hi guys, have been recommended to take aspirin from 12-36weeks...I'm now 15weeks and have just started it today. Did anyone or does anyone else take it in their type1 pregnancy?? Thanks x
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    Update-how high are your highs?

    Hi all, I'm currently sitting in the waiting room of endo-obs joint clinic. Had an early scan this morning and sonographer happy all is good for this early stage. Although they're measuring me from scans a week behind what my I had been told my dates were. Anyone had this before? Should be 7+4...
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    Help!!

    I am freaking out - I've just found out I'm 6weeks pregnant today & last night I inserted the new freestyle libre flash glucose system. It says on the website not for use in pregnant women, the help lines are closed and I don't know if I should just rip it out? Does anyone else use it or used...