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  1. T1Taz

    Early scan concerns

    ="emmiewallace, post: 553677, member: 69447"] A upside down baby price!!! So relieved it unreal! Thank you so much for your support ladies xxx Congratulations Sent from the Diabetes Forum App Congra
  2. T1Taz

    Early scan concerns

    Hey Katie, Both mine were 6wks early & were kept in the neonatal ward. I know what you're going tgrough. It broke my heart to be away from them. I hated having to go home at night, I don't think I've ever been so keen to get up at 6am. The good news is that he's in good hands & will be home...
  3. T1Taz

    Early scan concerns

    Wow Katie, that's great news. Congratulations xox Little Freddie will be in my thoughts xoxox
  4. T1Taz

    IVF

    Hi cleo82 Thank you so much for replying. I'll definitely be in touch. We've decided to delay it til next year, we're moving house this summer & the kids are changing schools & I'm returning to work. So things should have settled down by the new year. I'm afraid I've no advice for you about your...
  5. T1Taz

    Diabetic Tattoo

    I love this idea
  6. T1Taz

    Diabetic Tattoo

    Good point Spiker, I'll leave that out, I didn't think of that, thanks
  7. T1Taz

    Diabetic Tattoo

    I know what you mean, ive been looking at different options, I want it to be recognisable as a medic alert but not so obvious that it looks sterile & stands out. I was thinking of using the medical symbol but softer with italic font Type 1 down the left side & Diabetic donw the right But...
  8. T1Taz

    Pregnant& diabetic type 1

    Congratulations :-) My bloods fluctuated alot too, the only advice I can give you is test you bloods as often as you can Best of luck xox Averil
  9. T1Taz

    Why I am addicted to carbs more then before I was type 1 diabetic

    I reckon it's like reverse psychology, when you're told no you want more. When I went off chocolate all I could think about was chocolate. A few years back I did plus size modeling & was told I shouldn't lose weight cos they didn't need anymore size14s, my first thought was "desserts here I...
  10. T1Taz

    Hi all new member but had diabetes for 12 years and still struggling.

    isWoodward, post: 531643, member: 106875"]Hi there, thanks for the reply, frustrating isnt it! Well yesterday my doctor said to reduce my evening insulin to 1:23 as on average I seem to be lower after dinner, that didnt work this happened: Its stuff like this too, every morning I wake up and...
  11. T1Taz

    Hi all new member but had diabetes for 12 years and still struggling.

    Hi Chris, I'm sorry but I'm not gonna be much help to you cos I'm in the same situation. So I'm gonna tag along on your thread & hopefully pick up some advice. Averil :-)
  12. T1Taz

    Tattoo yes or no ?

    I forgot to mention I've a horse tattooed on my back & it stung a little at the start & numbed after a bit. I've a very good pain threshold so I'm not sure if I'm the best to listen to on that
  13. T1Taz

    Tattoo yes or no ?

    Hi Kerry, I'm also working on my design for my wrist tattoo. I wouldn't do a full charm bracelet because there would be too much detail & it might clash with other jewellery I might like to wear. Also I worked in retail & wasn't allowed tattoos or piercings on show. Im going to do a symbol on...
  14. T1Taz

    Diabetic Tattoo

    Did you get the tattoo?
  15. T1Taz

    Needle length going from 4.5mm to 4mm

    I'm in the same boat as logindetails, I changed up to 8mm to reduce buildup of insulin
  16. T1Taz

    Insulin Pump. Pros & Cons?

    Hi Topher, I'm in kerry :-(
  17. T1Taz

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    - Include a photo here if you wish to . Can't include a photo but my profile pic is me - What is your name? Averil Adair - How old are you? 36 - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? Ireland - Which city/area do you live in? From Cork, living in Kerry, moving to Limerick...
  18. T1Taz

    Insulin Pump. Pros & Cons?

    Thanks guys & gals, I don't have any other diabetics to ask so it's great to know ye're here. The doctors can only tell me so much, it's yer experiences I needed to hear, Thanks Averil :-)
  19. T1Taz

    blood sugar levels hi

    UOTE="billbod50, post: 528456, member: 48837"]hi every bod my blood sugar levels are 10 to 15 every day cant seem to get them down i take 73 lantus and 18 novarapid is time to change insulin?? I'm on Lantus & Novorapid too. I found out recently that injection sites are key. Never take these...
  20. T1Taz

    Insulin Pump. Pros & Cons?

    I'm new to the forum & I've read so much on here about the benefits of the insulin pump. I'm living in Ireland & feel my endo was doing nothing to help me improve my diabetes, no new information, each appointment felt like a free lecture for student doctors, I always end up being the one asked...