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Folks, I have gestational diabetes and have been injecting insulin for 18 weeks. Tonight by total error I have used my humalog (16mls) instead of on humalin i before bed. I've just eaten a load of carbs to try and balance it out, but worried about going to bed without my humalin incase I hypo...

Folks, I have gestational diabetes and have been injecting insulin for 18 weeks. Tonight by total error I have used my humalog (16mls) instead of on humalin i before bed. I've just eaten a load of carbs to try and balance it out, but worried about going to bed withouty humalin incase I hypo...

Hey folks. I have gestational diabetes (was diagnosed at 18 weeks am now 34) and am likely to have type 2 after pregnancy (how they know this I don't know!!). Anyway, my bG in the morning after breakfast has started to creep up. I eat a slice of wholemeal toast and a very small piece of fruit...

I have a son and am currently pregnant with a daughter, I don't think it's made a difference!! :) xx

Hey folks. I'm 34 weeks pregnant and after weighing up our options we feel its safest for our baby to deliver by c-section (my last pregnancy resulted in an emergency one due to 10lb 9oz baby). I know this is silly but I'm really panicking about something going wrong. What are your thoughts...

I have......wait for it......a piece of toast and a small piece of fruit. Seems to work for me. xxx

Hey folks. I have recently changed monitors to the Jazz agamatrix (for no other reason than I believe it's cheaper for the NHS!). Is anyone else using this and finding it a little unreliable? I've just tested my blood three times in a row with the results being 7.4, 7.9 an 8.4. Should I just...

I rang a chiropodist today who told me to bathe my feet in salt water, apply savlon and add a clean, dry dressing. Since I was diagnosed I was advised to check my bloods 4x a day and its unusual for it to be over 8.8 at the absolute highest (usually sits between 4.4 & 7.9). So hopefully ill be...

Shoes have been binned and my three blisters are covered with blister plasters!! Thank you for the advice on it!! My tummy has been nicely patted and she sends a big hello!! Thank you so much for putting my mind at rest :) xxx

Folks. I have GDiabetes and was diagnosed 14 weeks ago. I find it the most complex illness ever! I'm not overweight, I eat healthily and do moderate exercise. My question is, I went for a walk in rubbish shoes today and now have a few blisters on my toes. Do I need to be worried? I've...

It's just been the last few days really. In the morning I'm between 8.8 and 10, was 8 after lunch and as stated above after tea. In between I have been 4-5.5. I tried to call my nurse today, but she's off until Tuesday due to Easter. That's why I'm trying to scope advice from here!! :) I...

I think because I'm pregnant it's the norm to test after an hour. I was 9.1 after my meal and 2.5 hours later I'm 8.1 (I had a teeny bit of pie with a very few oven chips and lots of veg) I don't understand it. I really don't know what to do for the best. Is that a level that I should be...

Hey folks. Please help!! I'm 27 weeks pregnant and over the past few days I've noticed that my blood sugar has increased an hour after my meals. Could this be due to the baby? Do you think I need to increase my insulin by a couple to compensate. I'm really confused and disheartened. Please...

Thank you.......I have the gaviscon at hand!!

Hey folks. I'm pregnant and one of my cravings is eating whole lemons. Does anyone know how many carbs and how much sugar is in one?! Thank you xx :)

I've been diagnosed with gestational since I was 19 weeks (now 26) and have been reassured by diabetes nurses that the morning one is the most difficult to control. Apparently your body is at its most insulin resistant first thing. My readings are still between 6.5 and 10.5 after breakfast...

Thanks everyone. I quite enjoy the 85% chocolate so think ill stick to that......makes me feel less guilty too!! At the moment my diabetes is insulin managed gestational, but due to a very early diagnosis they suspect ill be type2 afterwards. Any advice on good treats would be greatly...

Thank you.......the bathroom effect is definitely worth knowing!! I think I'll take your advice on normal chocolate.....but as a rare treat :) xx

My husband bought me some thorntons diabetic toffee the other day (which is rather thoughtful of him!) but I wondered whether you guys think its a good buy?? It still feels naughty to eat it! :)

Re: Three course meal and good blood sugar.....advice needed Well I tested again 2 hours later and it was 7.9. Maybe I just chose okay with my first 2 courses!! The treacle sponge would've been worth a higher reading!! It was delicious!! :) x