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Hi I already have 4 children from before I was diagnosed type 1all were straight forward deliverys. I realise birth will be different due to diabetes but I dread the thought of laying in bed unable to move for hours as I've always had active labours with the others . Does anyone have any...

I've sent my libre readings off to Dsn she's come back advising that post breakfast is a bit high and to increase my morning dose from 6to 7 units so I've tried this morning after a bowl of bite size shredded wheat 2 hours later and my sugars on 4 .2 still dropping . I haven't even taken a...

I'm currently 12 weeks pregnant I'm using the libre system I'm on Humalog and toujeo. I've noticed my average glucose according to libre is 7.2 I know my Dsn is going to say this is high and I should be in the lower 5s and 6 but even if I do get down to a 5.2 my sugar just drops and end up...

Hi I'm currently 11 weeks pregnant I'm using a the libre system.Taking 14 units of toujeo and between 5 and 6 of humalog Finding target levels near on impossible having around 3 hypos a day and libre says blood sugar for last 7 days 7.4 which I should be on 5 to 6s. Once I'm below a certain...

I'm 10 weeks pregnant and use a libre .I changed my sensor 2 days ago I seem to be getting high readings so I've been finger pricking and the blood sugar readings are lower .When I scan myself my readings seem to he jumping up The high readings are worrying and I'm not sure wether to trust the...

I'm type 1 currently 9 weeks and had my booking appointment today with midwife and saw my diabetic team 2 weeks ago . I've read that I should have a scan before 12 weeks but have been given conflicting information regarding this from my midwife and the DSN. Can anyone tell me what is standard...

Im 36 was diagnosed with type 1 2 years ago at the time I'd just suffered a miscarriage at 12 weeks .My consultant has told me that the pregnancy triggered my diabetes and obviously as untreated I lost the baby . I have 4 children conceived before becoming type 1and I'm currently 7 weeks and 5...

Hi I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after suffering ketoacidosis I haven't had much help regarding meal time insulin ratios at the moment I'm taking 14 units of lantis in the morning and 4 units of Humalog with meals . I'm not sure how many carbs I'm covered for or when extra insulin is...