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  1. agold
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    I'm giving up..

    I totally know where you're coming from. I've been type 1 for about 17 years since I was 17. It's a constant uphill struggle. My advice would be...
    Post by: agold, Oct 8, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    How to lower HBA1C before pregnancy? Help!!!

    So my latest Hba1c was 7.1%! Yey! So that's down from 7.7previously. I'm so pleased as have been trying so hard. And the consultant said,...
    Post by: agold, Sep 27, 2013 in forum: Pregnancy
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    How to lower HBA1C before pregnancy? Help!!!

    Useful to know. I think what I've gleaned from people is that basically you have to just run on just a bit more insulin than needed to avoid any...
    Post by: agold, Sep 24, 2013 in forum: Pregnancy
  4. agold
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    How to lower HBA1C before pregnancy? Help!!!

    Well they haven't actually said the words "don't do it!". I've just had a lot of "well you know it really needs to be below XYZ..." And "you have...
    Post by: agold, Sep 24, 2013 in forum: Pregnancy
  5. agold
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    How to lower HBA1C before pregnancy? Help!!!

    Ha! Ha! Oh I will update, if it ever happens, I will defo update! Good luck with your pregnancy too though! Hope it's all smooth sailing! X
    Post by: agold, Sep 24, 2013 in forum: Pregnancy
  6. agold
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    How to lower HBA1C before pregnancy? Help!!!

    Thanks all! And thanks HDM_84; it's soooo reassuring to hear someone else in the same situation and able to make a go of it anyway! It gives me...
    Post by: agold, Sep 23, 2013 in forum: Pregnancy
  7. agold
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    How to lower HBA1C before pregnancy? Help!!!

    Yes, I've done that.. more than once. I've even plotted a graph from it! The problem for me is that these rates seem to change before my period,...
    Post by: agold, Sep 21, 2013 in forum: Pregnancy
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    How to lower HBA1C before pregnancy? Help!!!

    I've been trying (very hard!) to tighten my control in preparation for starting a family for about TWO YEARS now and I cant get my HBA1c lower...
    Thread by: agold, Sep 21, 2013, 17 replies, in forum: Pregnancy
  9. agold
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    Is your Omnipod funded by Surrey PCT?

    Hi Philly, Sorry to hear your little one has just been diagnosed :-( The good news is that it's probably a good time to be diagnosed just in that...
    Post by: agold, Feb 26, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  10. agold
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    ketones - do you test?

    Hi. According to my clinic, yes, all t1s should be testing for keytones when bloods are 14 and above, regardless of whether you feel ill or not. I...
    Post by: agold, Jan 25, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  11. agold
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    Carbs in mulled wine?

    Anyone know roughly how many carbs are in a glass of mulled wine? It seems to vary on the Web, from 7g to 15g per glass.
    Thread by: agold, Dec 9, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
  12. agold
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    Computer says 'no' to more test strips!

    Dear doctor, I've just been to the pharmacy to collect my blood test strips which i ordered online along with a couple of other bits, only to be...
    Thread by: agold, Dec 8, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
  13. agold
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    herbal supplements to regulate female hormones?

    Thanks for the tip - I've just read about Agnus Castus actually- it's also called 'Chasteberry' apparently! I've just ordered that one, plus...
    Post by: agold, Nov 22, 2012 in forum: Ask A Question
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    herbal supplements to regulate female hormones?

    Hi, I'm desperately trying to reduce my HbA1c which continually hovers around the 8% mark, despite carb counting, insulin adjustments, continual...
    Thread by: agold, Nov 22, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
  15. agold
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    Newbie in need of help :(.

    I think the best thing is to make an appointment with the specialist diabetes dietician at your clinic. It's their job to advise you about how to...
    Post by: agold, Oct 24, 2012 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    How can I reduce my hba1c for pregnancy planning?

    Hi. I'm in exactly the same position and have the same issues with my levels: dawn phenomenon and also insulin resistance before and during my...
    Post by: agold, Oct 9, 2012 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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    Protein in urine

    I've always been told that if your sugars go above 14 you should test for keytones in the urine. If they're present, you should take double your...
    Post by: agold, Sep 25, 2012 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Is your Omnipod funded by Surrey PCT?

    Thanks so much for the feedback Leggot, that's good to know and so happy for you and your children. It's interesting that the people who actually...
    Post by: agold, Aug 13, 2012 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  19. agold
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    Is your Omnipod funded by Surrey PCT?

    Thanks for your supportive reply.
    Post by: agold, Aug 10, 2012 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  20. agold
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    Is your Omnipod funded by Surrey PCT?

    Oh, and could people also tell me why they chose the patch pump over the usual tubed ones? How has it enhanced your life/diabetes care? Thanks
    Post by: agold, Aug 9, 2012 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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