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I find stress affects my readings massively - I’m type one but on days I don’t work my lunch time reading is much lower so that can be a contributing factor. I know you have mobility issues but maybe the current situation as reduced this even more? I’ve been having more insulin that what I have...

I wouldn’t worry too much :) I’ve bled a few times and have never put plasters on it, just wiped off the blood and carried on as normal!

Hey! Have they given you an idea of how many they want you to eat?

Also, please dont worry your sugars are better than most! You're doing really well and lucky you weren't diagnosed with them sky high (hug)

This usually happens to most - its called the Dawn Phenomenon. Body releases hormones to wake you up resulting in a spike. Could try going for a brisk walk first thing or before bed to see if it helps, I find exercise fixes my spikes (now on the pump so dont get any).

Hi all, Im after some advice.. I was switched to Tresiba (24u in the PM) around 2 years ago after being on Lantus for 10+ years, and at the time my hba1c was 7. Since then, my hba1c went up to 13, now back down to 9.8 but around 3 months ago I was moved to Levemir twice daily (18u in the am and...

Hell Hello :) yes I am on folic acid. The lows are driving me nuts. 2.1 last night but panicked and woke up at 2am with 18. Woke up this am with a 9 so brought them down ok, but so scared this will continue! I am still unsure on whether it is right for me to proceed with the pregnancy, but I...

So I had my A1c tested and its now at 86mmol it was 112mmol last month so I think this is why this has happened. With my control getting better my body was ready for it I guess. I'm still worried with all the risks, how common are cases not going to plan? My sugars are between 5 and 9 the...

I don't know who to speak to. I've talked about it at length with my boyfriend and he is ok with whatever I decide. I want to speak to other people but once I open up I know I will become even more emotionally involved and it may affect my judgement. Also, even though he says he is ok with what...

Thank you! I have an appointment tomorrow so will see what she says. I'm quite good at carb counting, can get it more or less bang on when I'm careful. It's tricky because I'm not sure me and my boyfriend are ready for this. We are both very young and I am much more settled than he is. I worry...

Hi all, Thank you for your posts. I have contacted my DSN to get an appointment just waiting to hear something. I'm not on a pump but doing DAFNE in September. I'm in so many minds right now, I don't know if they are stable enough to grow a baby and would be heartbroken if something went wrong...

Thank you!

I have just found out that I am pregnant. I have had poor control over the last 10 years however currently feel the healthiest I ever have. I exercise daily and eat a healthy whole food diet. Despite this its been a while since I have had my HBA1C checked and my sugars still fluctuate I have...

I have type one with average control and my periods stopped last November - I'm not pregnant! Does anyone know if there are links to hormones with diabetes and if it can be reversed? I need to fix this as mood swings are still there and testing boyfriends patience! Was on cerelle but stopped the...

Hi! I always try to have whole grain bread as when it's broken down it has a lower sugar content and is better for the body - just be conscious of labels as brown bread isn't necessarily whole grain - make sure it doesn't have refined sugar.

Thanks @Juicyj I think its nice to know that people with controlled diabetes have bad days too! I think I wish too much for perfect diabetes I lose focus on the important bits. Thanks @rachel162 for the tips! I need to just take it as it is for a few months whilst I get it stable then work my...

@noblehead Thanks I'll have a look !

I have had Type 1 Diabetes for 14 years and have always struggled. I am a perfectly healthy size 10 however I have had mild eating disorders in the past and have had my weight as low as 6.5 stone but I am now starting to think that my issue with diabetes is because I gain weight every time my...

What is your name? Heather :) - How old are you? 23 - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? England - Which city/area do you live in? Cheshire/Macclesfield - Are you religious? No - Pick three words to describe your personality. honest (brutally), homebird, tomboy -...

Hi!! I went travelling to oz and had my meds Fed ex'd by my Mum! The frio packs are great too. In an emergency BUPA centres can provide you with supplies as long as you have registered with whatever system they have set up over there - you can regisiter with australias version of the NHS where...