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Hi, I too had colposcopy then a LLETZ done 3 years ago and the abnormal cells came back last year and had another colposcopy and LLETZ in November 2020. My hba1c is 7.3 , I think that’s 55 in the new measurement, but the last time I had the LLETZ my levels were much better around 6. Have healed...

Thanks, that helps. I’m leaning towards doing without it for now, as much as I would have liked to have the vaccine otherwise!

Thanks Nicole. Yes, it is all the weighing it up that I find so difficult. My cousin who is not diabetic had covid while she was giving birth earlier this month. She and her baby are both fine now and recovering. I just don’t know of any success stories of women that have had the vaccine then...

Hello, I was wondering where everyone stands on this. I’m guessing as a type 1 diabetic I will be offered the covid vaccine in the coming months but there doesn’t seem to be much certainty online as to whether women trying to conceive should have the vaccine. Are there any pregnant or ladies...

That’s great thanks. Will check it all out once my sensor arrives. 5-7 days seems so long [emoji23]

I decided not to get the reader in the end as I will just use my phone. I have a good old fashioned paper diary that I use to make notes on any patterns I have noticed etc. Bless you, you have brought a year to my eye it’s such a shame we have to fight these battles, but makes us all the...

I ordered it last night. Just bought one of the Libre 2 sensors and downloaded the app. Now just waiting for it to arrive [emoji51]. I got the Libre 2 because there was no difference in price and the only differences that I could see was that it can alert you when you are too high or low, so...

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Welcome [emoji4] I was 7 years old when I was diagnosed and it is a bit of rollercoaster at first, and I’ll have to admit still is at times but I am better equipped to deal with it now than I ever have been. I was on novorapid for a long time and never had any issues with it, changed over to...

I had no idea so much jumping through hoops would be involved. I agree, everyone that wants it should have it. Healthier diabetics means less of a strain on the NHS in the long term surely! I will go ahead and get it myself for now as I think it will make such a big difference. Like you say, I...

I’m by no means a technical genius so have no idea what your technical stuff meant haha but may need your help when I get my Libre! Spoken to my fiancé and he agrees that I should get one. I have decided that I am going to bite the bullet and self fund for time being. I think it will be worth...

That’s great to know. Think I may try self funding for now until I can see a consultant [emoji4]

Thanks, yes I have seen that on their website. My main concern is the cost of those sensors. I mean it’s close to £100 per month that I don’t have to pay at the moment, or have I got the price wrong? I know good health is worth it and I will do if it if it’s my only option but wanted to try to...

I think the endo would probably say yes to giving me one as they do recommend it particularly for women trying for a baby, plus I already struggle with evening hypos. I know my hba1c isn’t terrible at 7.3 but they recommend under 6.5 for having baby. I don’t see how I am going to achieve that...

Why don’t you try the BD Viva 5mm needles? What pen do you have? I use these for my Lilly pen which is for my fast acting Humalog and also use those needles for my disposable Levimir pens.

I moved to Scotland last March just before coronavirus hit and been struggling to get an appointment with a specialist as they don’t consider new referrals as urgent. I would really like to ask them if I can have a Libre on the NHS. I have wanted one for ages but haven’t had any support from...

I would like to add also that I think my night hypos are not so much to do with the levimir as they often happen before I’ve even taken my bedtime dose. I put it down to my evening jogs and the fact that my body needs less insulin for my evening meal (half the amount than the rest of the day) so...

Hi I used to be on Lantus but struggled with night hypos. I have been switched over to Levimir for a few years now and it has improved, however I have been taking it at split doses. Once in the morning and once in the evening before bed. I do still get hypos at night but definitely not as...

Thanks, already feel so much better about it [emoji4][emoji123]