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Hey! Just seen this thread I’m 6w pregnant with maculopathy and going through a world of anxiety! Just been approved for the Dexcom and things were looking positive for a pump … but since finding out I am pregnant my control has been so much better (a million injections thou!) Did you push for...

I am 23w and have suffered a similar thing, before falling pregnant I would run high more than low, but since being pregnant I go low all the time especially at night, my Levemir has fallen at night from 15U to 2U. The team said to me lows are common during the 1st trimester, and to watch out...

Thank you Chris! This is great advice

Can! Honestly I know exactly how you feel :) it’s very frustrating isn’t it! The people on this forum are actually very knowledgeable I find them really helpful when trying to sort my own levels out ( which seems to be a never ending uphill battle lol ) but I’m not giving up :) X

So does anyone ever actually feel like they are stuck on a merry go round time warp? The lowest I ever got to was 60 and that’s no good! My levels shoot all over the place and I never seem to get any better grrrr .... I see so many people with good levels so I know it’s possible but I just...

I believe that folic acid is supposed to be important for diabetic ladies trying to conceive, it is supposed to help combat some of the more common risks associated with pregnancy and diabetes- I would definitely recommend you doing a bit of research and/or going to see your diabetic nurse ( if...

Hi Everyone! So my latest HbA1c was 7.8, this was down from the last one of 8.5 Still a little higher than I would like but it is going in the right direction for the first time in years! Thank you all so much for your help! I really appreciate it! I am aiming for 6.5 haha, this may be a bit...

Has anyone had any experiences with having their driving license taken away? I have a friend that went low whilst driving, and has had his license revoked .. Is it one shot and your out type thing or can you appeal? Thanks for any advice Kelly

thanks Steve, that is very logical, so lower carbs will create lower spikes, Thanks for taking the time to reply : ) much appreciated! (same to everyone who has offered me great advice!)

I am on the vodka and diet coke train. If you can, choose bottles of diet coke- do, as you always know what you are getting! If you go for the pump/mixer, MAKE Sure you try to watch them when they are pouring it ( this can be hard) but if you have a clear line of sight its easy to tell as normal...

Hi! I am type one too, and I used to travel A LOT with work, and it can be a nightmare, I always used to go low at the most inconvenient times (prob due to all the rushing around through airports etc) I think the first thing is to try and not let it get to you! I have had a lot of people say...

My levels are all over the place :) ( I know this is obviously something I am doing, which is why I am trying to fix it- although not too sure yet what "it" is ) Last night I ate dinner at 7pm, at 11.30 I was 14.3 (after 4.5 hrs I assumed the Novorapid was prob out of my system) so I did 2...

As juicy says .... May be worth looking at what you are eating ... There are some foods that push my levels up then crash them down! Also at bedtime .... How long before bed are you eating? And what do you have for dinner? One thing I have learnt about diabetes is although it can be a nightmare...

I had a friend that was trying to be healthy with smoothies ... So at the weekend she would chop up all the ingredients and put them in plastic food bags ready for when she was busy in the week Maybe you could try this for a few days? Measure out your pasta or rice or potatoes into food bags...

Yes it is a split dose Take night time at about 10.30/11pm and take morning at about 6.30/7am Low wasn't too bad :) thanks xx