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Welcome to the forum Gemma it's a great place for ideas and support.

Welcome to the forum. I also had gestational diabetes and it stayed after a few months. I just want to encourage you that it does take time to get a good routine down. I also started on 4 shots a day. Is there a good nurses line that you can consult between apts with the Dr? I know that was...

That's inspiring 60 years with diabetes!

congratulations of your weight loss!

oh yes managing diabetes for 50 years is quite amazing!

Hi Grant you also deserve a metal. I have had diabetes for 42 years so I can relate!

Hi Cathy I have had diabetes for 42 years. Yes you deserve a metal! Thanks you for your post and yes I use the dexcom 6 also and what a difference that makes! I remember poking my finger several times a times and I never knew whether the sugars were on their way up or down!

Lovinglife can I ask how many years you have had diabetes. I had a similar experience for the first time some background retinopathy showed up. And yes it does feel like a shock to your system. I have had diabetes for 42 years and I am learning that it's more common than I thought to end up with...

Welcome Michael I have had type 1 diabetes for 42 years and there is lots of good support on this Forum.

take care I hope you feel better. Does your MD prescribe meds for your Covid.

Thanks so much Ellie for your response. I appreciate your sharing. I am trying to eat healthier and lose some weight. Can't wait until Spring comes so I can walk outside more.

Looking for some encouraging stories where you were diagnosed with retinopathy and still maintained your vision. Thanks

opps a typo I meant the Dexcom 7

Hi everyone is the Decom 7 out yet? I f so anyone using it?

Thank you so much for this very helpful information.

hi would you be willing to share the A1c drop numbers.

Hi can anyone give me an example of rapid A1C drop in the early worsening retinopathy theory, Like from what number to what. I have read articles on this however cant seen to find examples of what they mean by rapid and concerning level A1C drop. Thanks .

Yes I agree we can only do our best. I have had diabetes for 42 years and some aneurysms showed up. I didn't know that they can disappear. Sounds good to me.

Hi Paul I can relate to your post. I have had diabetes for 42 years and for the first time the Dr. noted mild retinopathy. It felt like a punch in the stomach. I had the same reaction you did like should i see a specialist and apparently no treatment needed at this time. Take care.

Congratulations Way to go!