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    Will I have an early scan because of diabetes?

    They will give you a viability scan ASAP. I just had mine last week and I was 7+5. Insulin is the best for pregnancy. Rather strangely I have found my ratio has dropped since falling pregnant. Got my booking appointment on Friday so ill be asking about that Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    TTC after Miscarriage & scared...

    Re: TTC after Miscarriage & scared... Hi. I fell by accident in April and only made it to 6 weeks before bean stopped growing. My hba1c was awful and I can't help but feel I could have done more to get it down. I'm now nearly 9 weeks gone again and my hb is 8.4. My dr is not overly concerned...
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    Anybody else on here suffer with necrobiosis lipoidica diabe

    Re: Anybody else on here suffer with necrobiosis lipoidica d Hi. I've just been told yesterday that I may have this on my leg. I've been referred to a skin specialist person. Any advice or hints? I've only had it for about a year. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    One step forward, two step backwards.

    I understand how you are feeling. I ha similar feelings when I was first diagnosed!! Promise!!! I wish I could tell you it's gets better but in honesty it doesn't. Diabetes just becomes part of the daily life after a while. I will hate injecting I still hate testing I still hate ppl asking about...
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    Ways to describe diabetes

    May not be appropriate for a poem but my word is.... **** [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH] Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Slowly killing self :(

    I have no real or proper advice but I want to say you not alone and I really want to give you a hug and tell You it will be ok K Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Diabetic and Depression

    Steph. You are not alone. I was diagnosed 5 years ago. I now suffer with anxiety and depression. I don't know what can help but I found knowing I wasn't alone and what I was feeling was natural was a great help K Btw I am in the Isle of Man! So close and yet so far!!! Sent from the...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA I wad told any problems should vanish in two weeks. Stuck with it. I am on 0.6 moving up on Friday. Not had one Reading over 8 yet and I'm really pleased with the effect. Good luck!
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA I know it is unlicensed for type 1. However my diabeteoligist said that it would help lose some weight and help my insulin sensativity. They have had great results using it with type 1. Very careful monitoring at the moment.
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA I'm a type 1 who is using victoza alongside my lantus and novorapid. The nausea i find is overwelming. but have to stick with it!! been on it 3 days.
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    How To Know A Hypo Is Starting

    i find the very first sign is a tingle around my mouth,its almost like i am about to bite my tongue at any second, then a strange light feeling in my chest. then the usual, confusion dizzy, unable to concentrate, sweats etc. it's different for every person but i find it helps to know what...
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    My diabolical clinic

    oh i am so made up that things seem to be working out for you! I know they love the intimidation they have done that to me and unfort i've never had the guts to stand up. Maybe i will now because eventually. they do listen!
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    My diabolical clinic

    ohhhhhh a response!! fantastic rach!
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    My diabolical clinic

    hey, oh i dont know darlin!!!! I have had a really rough time trying to cope with this and so i haev just had to take a back seat for a while as it was going to end up driving me mental. I would love to complain. in fact i'm ready to go back up there in the next few days. The tabs are really...
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    My diabolical clinic

    Yeah there is no DAFNE over here. the best you get is the Carb lesson from the Dietican. who loves the starchy carbs with every meal. i was only dx in July and i know your frustration with no getting a response!! i was calling them all the time but hardly ever heard back. I'm afraid i've...
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    My diabolical clinic

    A fellow from Fraggle rock!!!!!! with about the same opinion of the Diabetes centre as i have!!!! Good to know i'm not alone with the idiots up there!!!! A Ramsey girl!!! xx
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    Blurred vision

    Hey! It's ok, i so totally know how you feel!!!! My blurry vision lasted around two weeks and the ****** feeling only a little longer. Honestly it does go. I was feeling great by hubby's birthday so that was 14th September after having the big drop at the start of august. Hang on in...
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    some advice would be great

    I would die without my slow cooker, it is just genius. Admittdly its HUGE! but i freeze most of it in take away cartons. then get it out in the morning and it's nearly defrosted by tea time. quick microwave and your done. casserole's and stews are perfect and so easy. just throw everthing...
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    Is this progress?

    good numbers!!!! i'm so jealous! keep going!
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    Is it me?

    No I'm with you too! Total exhaustion most of the time, just wanting to sleep and no energy. Like you my friends have vanished! lol and i'm 25 so it had better not be the menopause!!!! lol