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  1. Peachypuff72

    Pregnant type 1 diabetic discussions

    My diabetes team told me a 30 minute walk would regulate me. It works for me, I understand your frustration about having to keep your levels low. I feel awful at 4.8 and can't concentrate and want to sleep. As for he dancing lessons, I would advise you speak to your doctor or diabetes team. I...
  2. Peachypuff72

    Pregnant type 1 diabetic discussions

    There is a book on eBay called , pregnancy and pre existing diabetes. Should help. It's helped me. I'm 7 wks +5. I'm keeping my range between 5-6 but obviously taking more insulin. Going for a walk to helps regulate your glucose. Congratulations and I wish you the best xxx
  3. Peachypuff72

    Please help!

    I will try that now! Thank you so much. It really helps to talk to someone. :-). Goodnight Robert. Xxx
  4. Peachypuff72

    Please help!

    I'm drinking water but probably not enough to be honest. Xx
  5. Peachypuff72

    Please help!

    I hope tomorrow I will be sent for proper tests and get it sorted on e and for all. I've had 12 hours sleep in a period of a week. I'm exhausted and just lost appetite In my food. I've lost weight again about 6lbs in one week. I have these palpitations that come and when that happens I am so...
  6. Peachypuff72

    Please help!

    It's shocking! I was called pathetic by one doctor the other day because he said it was a panic attack. This breathing problem came suddenly for no reason and it's been 11days. This is not a panic attack oh and I forgot to mention they tried to say I'm asthmatic. It's so easy to slap a label on...
  7. Peachypuff72

    Please help!

    I've had paramedics here and they left me on my sofa unable to breathe and called it a 'panic attack'. I am so disgusted at the healthcare system. It's shocking how we are treated. I can't even touch my arms or my legs because their so sore xx
  8. Peachypuff72

    Please help!

    My ketones are 0.02. They were high the other day but I managed to get it down with eye watering amounts of insulin. I can't sleep because of the pain I'm in. I can't take sleeping tablets incase of a hypo :( xx
  9. Peachypuff72

    Please help!

    I went to a different one yesterday and they gave me a chest X-ray because I've recently had pneumonia, my glucose was high (16.5). And my ECG was erratic. They then said I had acid reflux and gave me gaviscon but no answer to my arms and legs. I can't even walk far without feeling the need to...
  10. Peachypuff72

    Please help!

    I've been all over the place with my glucose. I've told the hospital all these symptoms and they dismissed them all. I went back twice in one night because I just couldn't feel my legs or arms atall. Im having nausea and jaw pain too. My hospital is rubbish unfortunately. Xx
  11. Peachypuff72

    Please help!

    I have been having pain and cramps and weak arms and legs for the last few days. Along with trouble breathing (unable to get a breathe sometimes) I've been in hospital but they only found out I've got an abnormal ventricular problem. I'm only 19 and been diabetic 4 months. What is going on? I am...
  12. Peachypuff72

    Pneumonia

    My partner is looking after me and I've been signed of work a few months back after diagnoses of type 1 diabetes :(. I have no cough or cold or any fever I feel like someone's stamped on my chest and very fatigued though. I've slept 12 hours already and now heading to bed as I have an emergency...
  13. Peachypuff72

    Pneumonia

    Thank you. It feels like my chest has been stomped with steel toe cap boots. I can hardly breath sometimes. I'm testing every hour and I've also adjusted my lantus and I have no appetite so I'm trying out compeed. That's meant to help. Xxx
  14. Peachypuff72

    Pneumonia

    Hey everyone. My ended up in A+E last night unable to breathe and found out I've got pneumonia. Without a cough a cold or even a sneeze! My glucose has been an absolute nightmare to control. I've been dropping really quick then shooting up and then dropping to 0.9!!! I feel very very sick and...
  15. Peachypuff72

    Pepperoni

    I going to use this for work ! Pepperoni yummy
  16. Peachypuff72

    My Name Is.....

    I'm from holyhead (hangs head in shame) xx
  17. Peachypuff72

    My Name Is.....

    I'm from Anglesey!! How amazing is that. What part ? Xx
  18. Peachypuff72

    My Name Is.....

    I'm welsh. I love sheep That was a joke. But I am welsh x
  19. Peachypuff72

    Missed insulin today

    I've started getting intense headaches. My glucose is in the high teens. I've given myself a correction dose (2 units). Hopefully it will come down. Feel so rotten xxx
  20. Peachypuff72

    Pregnancy

    Me and boyfriend are going to start trying next year. Were preparing ourselves, healthy eating , exercise , and finding groups so we have an idea on any complications caused with type 1. Thank you will head over now and good luck!! Xxx