Recent Content by livi2006

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    Libre2 recommended and refused!

    I have just recently got one on persecution I’m a t2 on insulin an I’m nearly sure u have to meet criteria for one. I’m almost certain my consultant give me one as I have 4 kids under 5 an she said it would make life so much easier. She is so right I love it amazing for a busy lifestyle. I hope...
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    Pos partuim 7 months

    Hi please bear with me. So I’ve been type 2 on insulin for the last 10 years. I’ve just had my 4th baby 7 months ago an I just can’t seem to get my sugars under control. Pre preg I allways had fab control in pregnancy but I just can’t seem to do it post this time. My doses keep creeping back up...
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    High sugars

    My baby has just turned one.pre pregnancy my does were around 12-20 units novo rapid 3 times daily. During pregnancy your doses rise after I had my baby my Doses remain high I’ve found it hard to reduce them to keep my sugars under control. I’m currently takin between 40-50 units 3 times daily...
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    How To Get C1 Cat Back On Licence Type 2 On Insulin

    Hi there can any one help I passed my class one 9 years ago but I havin been driving an articulated vehicle in 4 years.. I’m looking to get the category back now an I know I need a Medicare which won’t b a problem with 3 months readings.. has anyone done is is it true I just need to send £20...
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    Baby is 1 month old

    Hi folks I’m a type2 diabetic on insulin I had a very successful pregnancy an delivered a healthy 7lb 4oz girl at 39 weeks +4 days I was inducted but needed up having to have a section after 12 hours in labour.. my wee girl is a month old.. did anyone start trying for another baby soon after...
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    Miscarriage & Diabetes

    Hi there I’m sorry for what u experienced an my sympathy is with u an your partner, I can totally relate to u. I myself am t2 on insulin an I was 1 year controlled ttc an noting was happening I went an seen a consultant an was told I had to loose weight to be givin clomid I literally left the...
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    Loosing my hypo awareness

    My level have been great for about 12 months prior to conceiving because I had difficulty getting pregnant I've been keeping an eye on my movements an it all seems pretty regular every day.. I think I'm going to have to up my doses as today's sugars have been coming to in out of range an eating...
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    Loosing my hypo awareness

    Hi girls just curious to know I'm currently 28 weeks an I had a scan on thur an they said baby abdomine was measuring 2 weeks over there taking me back for a rescan in 2 weeks... they mentioned I might have to go in an get steroid to boost the lungs an start me at 37 weeks is this normal my...
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    After pregnancy glucose levels and insulin

    Thanks so much for your comment I feel more at ease xx
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    Scared and pregnant

    Hi there well done u with turning all around I'm on my 1st baby also currently 26 weeks an I see my diabetic team every 2 weeks I can't recommend them enough I've have very good hba1c pre conception an I found it helped I hit a hard patch from about 20 weeks were my sugars went a bit out of...
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    Ketones

    Ketnones usually occur if u have been vomiting or feeling ill.. r u drinking plenty I had it at 16 weeks in 1 sample but I wasn't drinking enough fluids.. I upped my daily intake along with my insulin requirements an I'm currently 25 weeks an all is goin good fingers crossed.. xx
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    Very early pregnancy

    Hi there I'm 25 weeks with my 1st baby I was quite prone to hypos earlie on so I found I needed to have a snack between meals I find Alpen light very good as they are under 15g carbs I've now found from 23 weeks that my requirements have massively in creased going 12 to 22 am 14-28 lunch...
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    Lower pains

    I'm currently 25 weeks I had the same an turned out it was just ligament pain.. hope everything is ok with u an best of luck xx