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Hi ladies, I am 17 weeks pregnant and type 1 diabetic. I am starting to get anxious about the birth. I haven’t spoken to my medical team about it yet but would like to hear from some ladies with experience first. Do we really have to be induced or have a c section earlier than the due date...

I am 8 weeks pregnant and type 1 diabetic. I am just wondering what everyone else is thinking about the so-called restrictions and what do people plan on doing? I live in Scotland so not sure what the the restrictions are elsewhere. We have been told we should have Christmas Day as planned and...

We want to try for a baby this year/early next year but also want to go to Cyprus with my dad next year. I have a feeling I will get pregnant soon after trying as I did the first time we tried earlier this year but I miscarried at 6 weeks. We then decided to wait until our wedding, which was 2...

I’m type 1 diabetic although this isn’t necessarily about the diabetes as such. Hubby and I just got married and are currently on honeymoon in Grenada (Caribbean) and one of the other guests also on honeymoon here mentioned that they will not be trying for a baby for a few months due to the...

Hi I just found out I’m pregnant on Tuesday and have my first appointment with a diabetes specialist and midwife next Wednesday. Due to the fact I moved up to Scotland just before covid hit us, I haven’t been able to see a diabetes consultant for nearly 2 years, as they said they didn’t see me...

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...

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...

Hi all, im 32 and I have booked to do the west highland way in April over 6 days with my boyfriend and a bunch of our friends. My hba1c is 7.3 and I’ve had diabetes since I was 7. My control isn’t bad but it definitely could be better. I find it hard to predict the affects of exercise on my...