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  1. Lynz84

    Just found out Im pregnant!!

    Hi Everyone, Im only 3 weeks gone and my sugars are bananas!!! Does anyone have any advice on how to keep in range with hormones being less than helpful? Ive been high (8-13) consistently and slowly upped my basal and taken extra novorapid but it isnt working. Ive literally just found out...
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    A1c convertion confusion

    Hi All, I am horrendously confused about my A1c result. I have a result of 59....what is that in mmols? I cant seem to find a good conversion chart. Any help is appreciated!
  3. Lynz84

    Basal insulin and exercise

    Hi everyone, Does anyone have a guide on basal reduction according to exercise? e.g. aerobic exercise-reduce basal by 10% etc I couod swear I have seen this guide somewhere!
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    When is the right time?

    Hi Wifey1234 It absolutely sounds like you did the right thing, but I think you understand the deeper issue here, your OH is in denial about their condition. No check ups, no tech and no care for the condition would indicate they are either not coping or in denial or both. Maybe pick a moment...
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    T1D onset during the Pandemic

    Any viral infection could trigger it, so even if it wasnt C-19 maybe another infection triggered it. I was told that a severe flu (oh boy it was bad) was the likely cause of me having diabetes. I had it in Dec and diagnosed the following May.
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    How low is too low at bedtime?

    Hi, My nurse said around 6 or 7. Im usually ok with this if the arrow on libre is stable. I think anything below 5 might be a little low but its all individual isnt it?
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    Lifting Weights- advice?

    Hi Everyone, Hope youve had a lovely Christmas! In Jan I will be doing a 6 week weightloss programme at the gym and will be predominantly lifting weights. Ive never done this before so just wondered if anyone can offer any tips about its effect on diabetes(type 1). Does it push your sugars up...
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    Positive for covid and scared

    Thanks so much guys. I actually thought I just had a bad cold and then lost the taste and smell. BGs not too bad holding around 10mmls and no ketones. Just frightened of the unpredictability of both covid and diabetes!!!
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    Positive for covid and scared

    Hi guys, I just tested positive for covid, and I am terrified. Do any of you who have gone through this have any advice?
  10. Lynz84

    Problem renewing driving license

    Hey there, I have received my licence today after approx 6 weeks waiting!
  11. Lynz84

    Delayed Jab Reaction

    Hi Everyone, I received my 1st vaccine about 2 weeks ago. My reaction was super mild but about a week ago iI started feeling ridiculously tired. Im 37 and sugars are good so no reason for the extreme fatigue I am feeling! I spoke with a pal who also has underlying issues and she experienced...
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    Corona virus

    Thank you for this Juicyj!
  13. Lynz84

    Corona virus

    You're probably right. Just gettin my worry head on [emoji849]
  14. Lynz84

    Corona virus

    Thank you x
  15. Lynz84

    Corona virus

    Ok thanks. I had a brutal virus over Christmas so really edgy about all this.
  16. Lynz84

    Testing alot

    Hey Hope you are feeling stronger after being in hospital. Just take each day as it comes. I find if I have a few hypos I test quite a bit too. Theres no harm in it (though your fingertips may disagree).
  17. Lynz84

    Is this dawn phenomenon?

    I usually inject before i get out of bed because as soon as my feet touch the floor my sugars skyrocket!!!
  18. Lynz84

    Corona virus

    Anyone else a bit frightened of this?
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    How do fluctuating sugars make you feel?

    Under 4 and im shaky and nauseated and very hot. Over 12 i get a headache, im freezing and i get so tired!! Over 15+ i start to feel very ill.
  20. Lynz84

    Being Signed Off Work

    Hi Miss90 You absolutely need time off an no its not lazy at all! How can you manage yourself wen youre so tired and poorly. You cant pour from an empty cup as they say so take ur rest and feel better x