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  1. Becca3003

    Happy with my latest check-up...

    ... that I thought I'd share it with people who understand :) Had my latest check-up today with my consultant and found my HbA1c has dropped to 44 - which is brilliant.. my cholesterol reading was perfect, my kidneys and liver have no problems and I appear to have a pretty good control on...
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    Feeling very happy today.. had my latest check up with the consultant and my latest hba1c is down to 44 :D Very very pleased with that!
  3. Becca3003

    How much weight have YOU lost?

    Hello all and congrats to everyone with losing weight! :) I've found it difficult in the past to shift unwanted weight but I've finally managed it! I've lost 2 st in the past 4 or so months and I'm very pleased with myself for managing it! Been doing a calorie controlled diet to help me lose...
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    How old were you when you first diagnosed with type 1?? And how long do you have it??

    I was 10 when I was diagnosed, so 18 years ago.. had been feeling unwell for a while, but not thinking much of it.. I came home form school the one day and was very badly ill, my mum called the docs who refused to come out to me and said I probably had meningitis.. mum kept me close to her that...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    - Include a photo here if you wish to. - I'll upload one soon - What is your name? I'm Becca :) - How old are you? - 28 - Are you male or female? - Female - Which country are you from? UK - Which city/area do you live in? - Worcestershire - Are you religious? Nope - Pick three words to describe...
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    In Need of Some Advice/Help

    My doctor never mentioned to me the need to carb count. My next appointment is in October so I'm hopeful things will be good for then and then go from there. We haven't started trying yet as I wanted to make sure my HbA1c was within the range it should be when trying. I don't want there to be...
  7. Becca3003

    In Need of Some Advice/Help

    Not TOTM, usually have lower readings for that.. I don't believe I'm ill, feel completely fine.. What's TTC?
  8. Becca3003

    In Need of Some Advice/Help

    Thank you, I will look at basel testing and see what results I get from that. I've never done carb counting before, only calorie count and I've never done a carb counting course and I only know about DAFNE from a friend at work who also is type 1. I think I'll bring it up when I go for my next...
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    In Need of Some Advice/Help

    Hi everyone, I've just become a member of this forum, however I have had Type 1 diabetes for 18 years. I've never really had any major issues with my control until recently and I'd really appreciate some advice.. Basically earlier this year I got married and my husband and I are now planning...