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Hi Sarah! I too have 1.5, initially identified through pregnancy. When I started insulin during pregnancy I really struggled with it, I was scared of needles, having a hard pregnancy and worked as a head of dept in a secondary school (I ran 4 subject area so it was quite stressful). I had 2...

I'm not hitting the bp target, hopefully quitting the ciggies will help with that one though (day 4 of no real ciggies)! HBA1c - find out Monday. Cholesterol - I have no idea! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

No change to mine, I can't imagine it would affect them though? I have my first 'stop smoking meeting' on Thursday, don't know what to expect really... Also don't know how to get myself to stop smoking the e-cig... Last time I tried stopping the e-cig I bought a pack of real cigs! Sent from...

I use the Genesis (echo?) e-cig, works for me. You can choose different flavour smoke stuff too - the tobacco flavour was really strong (bit harsh for me). The menthol and cherry flavours are good though. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Captain! Sounds like you've been on a bit of a roller coaster lately! Welcome to the forum, there are loads of helpful and supportive people on here to answer any questions you may have. No doubt others will be along shortly to say Hi. Sarah [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH AND SMILING...

It really annoys me! I don't want to go onto insulin but I can see how it would make situations like eating out easier. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I'm diet controlled at the minute. Came off Insulin after giving birth to my daughter. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I ate before we met and just had a drink in the cafe. Was a good day! Xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

This morning was 7.6 which is the lowest this week. Hoping it stays like that! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks guys, we're meeting halfway between hers and mine in a place I don't know well - Ilkley. She knows if a nice cafe there, hence why we're going to the cafe. I'll be taking my daughter too and to make things even more tricky - she has an allergy to dairy. In future I think I will offer to...

I only found out about diabetes while pregnant bug it did hit me hard. The hospital were surprised how quickly it developed. I think I'll be put on the long acting (basal?) insulin soon as my fasting sugars are getting worse. [DISAPPOINTED FACE] Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I used to love eating out but now I feel like such a pain in the bum every time I eat out. Not only do I need to check for diabetes suitable foods but as I'm gluten free I just struggle so much! I'm meeting a friend tomorrow and she wants to go to a cafe - I can't think of anywhere more tricky...

I hated the needles at first, you get used to it eventually. It's not nice but it allowed me to have my beautiful princess who is now nearly 10 months old. X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I started with GD and by the end of pregnancy I was on 100+ units of insulin a day. I booked a Drs appt for Thursday so might ask for a blood test then and see if he can find out what my levels were at last time I had the gad done. I'll e quite about Metformin when I see my DSN in May. I'm...

They were surprised how high my GAD antibodies were, didn't give me a figure though to compare if they go up. I will ring them tomorrow, my DSN appt has been moved from tomorrow to May so no diabetes specific input til then. My after dinner tonight was 8.4 and morning levels are 7.4+ all the...

I've got LADA, at the min my levels are controlled by diet only but they have gone from 5's to 7's or 8's. x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I don't know if this is related to diabetes but I've been shattered for weeks now, I mean absolutely broken. Not just tired but knackered! Also I've had nausea nearly every day and 3 periods in a month! Got a background headache that comes and goes and a real craving for carby unhealthy food...

Re: Alcohol! Thank you for your replies. I'm thinking of having chips before bed; any excuse for chips! X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Alcohol! Should I scoff something carby before bed to avoid a drop in sugars overnight? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Alcohol! I can't drink Red wine, gives me a horrible hangover! X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App