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I am from Pakistan and yes, I am considering going to a medical specialist rather than adjusting insulin myself. I thought maybe someone has experienced the same problem as me.

Hey, Its been 20 days since my c-section. My Insulin requirements were very low for initial 2-3 days. However now I am unable to control my glucose level even with higher doses of insulin( especially long acting one. I am using lantus) Can anyone share what are the requirements of insulin post...

Hey..... Anyone to share their experience regarding management of type 1 diabetes after c section. How insulin works with breast feeding?

Hi, I have type 1 diabetes and developed cholestasis of pregnancy during my last trimester. My gynaceologist have planned a c-section for me next Wednesday. She has asked me to take my long acting insulin (lantus) on tuesday night as usual but not to inject short acting insulin (apidra) before...

As a type 1 diabetic and 32nd week into my pregnancy, I am taking 39 units of lantus currently. I wanted to inquire is there any limitation on use of lantus? How much insulin is too much to take during pregnancy?

Hi. My hba1c was 77 before pregnancy. I am in 32nd week of pregnancy and everything is going smooth. However now my hba1c is 41. But my doctor told me hba1c doesn't matter in later pregnancy as most of the women's experience drop in hemoglobin level.

Hey, I went to my doctor and he does recommend an increase in my basal insulin which has solved the problem. I have type 1 diabetes since I was 3 years old.

Hi, type 1 diabetic here. I am in 28th week of my pregnancy and my basal insulin requirement has increased significantly (lantus : 24 units to 35 units). I am just wondering will insulin level (both bolus and basal) keep on increasing till delivery or will they stabilize after 30th week of...

I am going to see my doctor today but just wondering, does this happen with anyone else. My bedtime bg level is normal but I wakeup with high bg levels even after increasing lantus by 2 units.

Hello, I am type 1 diabetic for 20 years now. I am in third trimester of my pregnancy. I have HBA1C of 5.7. However, lately I have been observing a problem. My postprandial (2 hours after meal) glucose level after lunch is in range of 100-120 mg/dl, but before dinner time when I check it raises...