Search Results

hi all, Unfortunately I had to have a d&c yesterday when two scans revealed there was no longer a heartbeat. I found out two weeks ago I had muscarried so emotionally I feel like I've come to terms with it a lot more now. However, my problem is my blood sugar has been sky high since 9pm last...

Hi all, I am a type 1 diabetic. My hba1c was 8.0% when I conceived and though it was higher than I hoped, doctors were pleased with my health. From the moment I found out I was pregnant, I started taking 5mg of folic acid daily. At 6 weeks 3 days I had a scan and the nurse said she could see a...

Hi all, I met with my diabetes midwife for the first time yesterday and she has put me on a strict target level of control. I'm not allowed to let my sugar levels fall below 5.3 before meals or rise any higher than 7.8 one hour after meals. I understand why this has to be the case but I'm...

Hi all, Before I became pregnant I used to have one glass of dry white wine with diet lemonade after work on a Friday evening. I was just wondering if anyone has tried the alcohol free wines? I'm a bit dubious of them because I think the companies making them have probably replaced the alcohol...

Hi all, I've just found out I'm pregnant after using a home pregnancy test. My husband and I are really pleased but I'm also worried about my diabetes and how it might affect my baby. I phoned the doctors and they told me to phone back at 8am tomorrow so I can get an emergency appointment...