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Hi all, I'm type 1 on injections, about to start a pump trial. I have a little boy 18months. Basically we would like to think about the possibility of baby number 2 but here is why we are scared. 1st pregnancy was great, insulin requirement was very high but sugars were always between 5 and...

I'm not hypo aware so very nervous of hypos. I've been carb counting for 8 years so pretty in tune with that. Change is scary but good sometimes. Thanks, I will ask xxx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have no idea what kind of pump. My DSN said we will discuss that at our sessions before I get it. It's taking me a while to come round to the idea, consultant suggested it a few years ago but since the birth of my son (18mnths) I have had issues with insulin sensitivity. Thank you I will...

Hi all, after 15 years if injecting I am starting on a trial in August. Any advice or info on anything greatly appreciated as I don't know anything about it really. Thanks everyone :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi everyone, Hopefully on a trial that starts August. Any advice would be greatly received :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Very scary the health care profs don't seem to have a clue!!! The first aider at my work, also a nurse asked me if she should inject me if I have a hypo!!! Bloody hell!!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I am the only diabetic in my family, I was 12 when diagnosed after loosing masses of weight and being very ill. My diagnosis came after a year or so of constant flu and infections, the Dr said this could have been a factor, but I've never thought it was. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Depends on the root formation of the teeth and if they are coming through on an angle, not everyone goes to hospital. It's not standard practice for people to anyway. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

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Don't forget, when baby's are testing they can get a little viral/ unwell etc, sometimes people experience this with wisdom teeth, as you are cutting a tooth. Try a toothbrush called an interspace brush, it has a very small head on it making it easy to brush around the tooth :-) Sent from the...

I have the same problem, consultant said my ratio was wrong so added 10% insulin to my ratio so now taking 1.1:10. Shall see how it goes!!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Would certainly beat the 8 injections I'm taking now :-( Hey ho, more hard work ahead hopefully with a happy result at the end lol Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

That's the way the team are heading with my care. Think they've known for a while and just had to convince me it MIGHT be a better option than injecting Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Yes meeting next week. It just opened my eyes to the fact I haven't got full control, even after 17 years. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

So......... Consultant has just emailed me some images from the CGM I wore last week, totally horrified by the results, when I test, 9/10 I am within range but it looks like loads of crazy things are happening inbetween that 2 hour post injection time and during the night it all goes wrong...

I'm currently trying for a pump with the support of the diabetes team, been t1 for 17 years and have an issue with night hypos, I've just got CGM for a week, which I've waited a few months for, been on 2 courses. If your diabetes is well controlled with injections, there won't be a good reason...

Hi Victry, The 'book' says to wait half hour then brush as it takes half an hour for the ph in the saliva to go back to a safe level but I go back to bed straight away after a night hypo ( naughty I know) so I tend to rinse with a fluoride mouthwash before going back to bed, not as effective as...

I'm a dental nurse, the most common reason for decay is eating in between meals. Teeth can withstand 3 sugar attacks a day, this includes fruit and acidic items, so if your snack between meals is acidic or has some sort of sugar in it, including drinks, your risk of decay is higher, if you...

When I had CGM before it had like a thick cling film dressing on it but I was told not bath with it on Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

This I'd what he said. Thinking just to cancel swimming Sent from the Diabetes Forum App