Recent Content by GingerBabyMama

Thanks for your replies, but I don't use a pump (nor do I intend to in the future). So with that in mind, should I wait for the G5 so that I don't have to pay for a receiver?

Hello! I've been type 1 diabetic for 8 years, but have only just learnt about CGM. Has anyone successfully secured funding (even partial funding) for CGM? Did you have to fight the NHS for it? I'm considering self-funding a G4, but would it be more savvy to wait for the G5 to be released...

My diabetes team had always said to me "don't get pregnant without checking with us first" which put the fear of God in me. They always lay it on thick, though, and it is worrying. Your hba1c is pretty good :-) I was about that when they said I could start trying. Try to stay positive and roll...

Hi girls :-) I'm Type 1 (diagnosed 6 years ago) and 22 weeks pregnant. I haven't had any serious issues yet, luckily, but my diabetes was a big concern for my husband and I when we decided we wanted to start trying. I was convinced it would cause major issues with conceiving and remaining...

Hello everyone! I'm new here so please be kind :-) apologies if this has been discussed before, but it's a tricky thing to search for. (FYI I'm Type 1, have been for abour 6 years, I'm 24 and pregnant with my first baby - woop! I take Lantus Glargine and Novorapid. I carb count but haven't...