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  1. jade88

    Dexcom G6 Sensor Fsilure

    Hi only been using Dexcom for a few months and recently had to change the transmitter for first time. Worked fine with first 2 sensors but today I have had 2 sensors fail during warm up. Now wondering if it is the transmitter that is faulty? Don’t want to waste any more sensors so should I...
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    Dexcom keeps losing signal?

    Thanks guys for the advice! To be fair my phone is normally with me but surprised how often it seems to be losing signal! What worries me is the reason for having this is I hypo in the night but don’t wake up so I’m worried if I keep losing signal in the night my alarm won’t go off to warn me...
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    Dexcom keeps losing signal?

    Hi I have recently received funding for the Dexcom G6 and keep having problems with losing signal? Even when my transmitter and phone are within 6 meters of each other? Has anyone else had this issue? I am on my 2nd one now both placed on tummy but different sides but keeps happening?
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    Neonatal hypoglycaemia

    I had excellent control with both my boys but both ended up in NCIU with low blood sugars both were fed by drip for 2 days then once sugars increased they were allowed back on ward - I was told it’s very common in diabetic babies - even with tight control and good hbac1 all diabetics have highs...
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    Problem with Feet

    Hi I’m type 1 for 11 years and at my last check up the pulse in my left foot was week so have been mad an appt for a blood pressure test in my legs and feet. At the time I had no pain so appt in not for another few weeks but now getting pain and numbness in both feet legs and even in my hands...
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    When should the 1st scan be?

    It varies from hospital to hospital I didn’t have one until 12 weeks with both mine.
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    Any positive stories of induction?

    Hi, With my first I was induced at 38 weeks started contracting within a few hrs had a straightforward labour and Baby was born following afternoon! 2nd time round was diagnosed with poly hydraminos at 35 weeks then placenta started to fail so had emergency c-section at 36 weeks. I think...
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    Looking for some advice from pump users

    Thanks Helensaramay that’s really helpful it’s good to know the downsides aswell as the positives!
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    Looking for some advice from pump users

    Thank you for taking the time to reply kitedoc and moreton1985! So much to think about! I don’t know what pumps my area offer but have an appt with my team on 10th so has given me a lot to consider in the meantime!
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    Looking for some advice from pump users

    Thanks for your reply Juicyj it’s reassuring to hear other mums have found it useful! Any advice or recommendations or good pumps? Not sure which ones are available on NHS?
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    Looking for some advice from pump users

    Hi I’m 30 years old type 1 diabetic for 10 years. Have also had good control but now have toddler and a baby and have been struggling with my HBAC1 for nearly 10 months now! My team have suggested trying a pump but I have almost no knowlege about them so feeling a bit overwhelmed! If anyone has...
  12. jade88

    33+5 insulin requirements dropping!!

    Congratulations so happy for you! Xxx
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    C section 7 weeks ago and really bleeding

    *spotting
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    C section 7 weeks ago and really bleeding

    Hi I had no more than spitting at nice home and that had cleared up by 2nd week agree with the other get it checked out! Hope your doing ok! xxx
  15. jade88

    Folic acid

    With both my pregnancies I was advised to take the high dose 3 months before trying to conceive - with my first this meant I was taking it for nearly a year there’s no harm in taking it for a long period of time and you can get it on prescription. I was also advised to take vitamin D as most of...
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    33+5 insulin requirements dropping!!

    Good luck Tweety88 hope everything goes well! xxx
  17. jade88

    34 weeks pregnant and having a lot of low sugars

    Good they are keeping a close eye on you! Good luck and keep us posted!
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    34 weeks pregnant and having a lot of low sugars

    Hi Kayz might be worth mentioning to your team just because I know it can sometimes be a sign that placenta is failing. How are you getting on with the extra fluid? x
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    Arrival of baby at 36 weeks!!

    Thanks Hun! Yes he is doing really well just need to get him off fluids now! How are you and your little boy doing? xxx
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    Successful delivery!!!!!

    Aww beautiful name! x