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Daphne teaches you all about carb counting it's great and means once you know what carbs are in certain foods you can pretty much eat what you want by adjusting the amount of insulin you take! x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Kirstfinley I know you said in a previous post that you haven't done Daphne course yet but just wondering if you carb count? x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Don't be silly it's a massive decision to make and not something to rush into! Like you said once pregnant if you struggle you can always try the pump! Quick qu girls - since tightening my bs I've found I have put on weight- anyone else had this issue? x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

So great to hear from someone who has recently gone through the pregnancy roller coaster congrats on the birth of your daughter! There are so many things to consider its so overwhelming! Making the decision to have a baby is hard enough but then all this other stuff to take into account! Still...

Such a difficult decision I think it's down to personal choice but in think they suggest pump when pregnant as it is supposed to make it easier to control your bloods? Sounds like at the moment you have everything under control with injections - there could be a adjustment period with pump...

I take insulin nova rapid and levemir - have had pump suggested to me in the past but never appealed to me! Congrats cloe that's brilliant news! Bet your so excited! Thanks for tip on targets seems much more realistic to achieve those readings! How long have you been taking the Folic acid? Did...

Sounds like your both at same stage as me I have been to my gp now just waiting for my referral! I am 26 and have been diabetic for 6 yrs. I was quite lucky as carb counting was taking off when I was diagnosed so did that from day 1 - I was also able to do DAPHNE so hbac1 has always been fairly...

Every time I went for a check up they bang on about the risks of accidental pregnancy to the stage where I thought I was too scared to ever have a baby lol! Told my nurse I wanted to start getting my body ready and have been referred to the hospital! Yes girls if you could let me know how...

Hi everyone my partner an I want to start trying for our first baby I have had type 1 diabetes for past 10 yrs. My last hbac1 was 8 so have a little bit of work to do. The nurse has told me to aim for readings of 6 -6.5 all the time - seems a bit ambitious post meals? Was wondering if anyone had...

I don't think fasting is good for anyone but especially not diabetics! I think most doctors would also agree! Sounds like it gives you a short term fix but causes you more issues in the long run! Think a healthy balanced diet would be a more sensible approach? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi has your partner done the DAPHNE course? This is a great way to learn about carb counting and diet. I have had type 1 diabetes for six years and I don't rate the diabetic snacks. My dietician has also agreed that when carb counting you should be able to enjoy normal snacks...