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  1. Jenny_B_

    Advice on getting back to basics

    Thanks I think I better get the log book out!
  2. Jenny_B_

    Advice on getting back to basics

    Thanks I didn’t know about the readings needing to be the same morning and evening that’s helpful, I use 1 unit to 3mmol correction I think I need to review that also at this point.
  3. Jenny_B_

    Advice on getting back to basics

    Hi I’ve started using a Libre 2 this week and although I already knew my blood sugars are running higher than they should I’m surprised at how erratic they are. I really want to get back in range and find a way to stay there for as long as possible so thought I should get back to basics but I’m...
  4. Jenny_B_

    Pregnant and terrified

    Thank you so much for your kind wishes xx
  5. Jenny_B_

    Baby Smith update

    :)Wow congratulations @Mrsass she is beautiful. Thank you so much for taking the time to update us all. Wishing you all the best for the future. Big hugs.
  6. Jenny_B_

    Pregnant and terrified

    Hi I haven't been updating this thread for a while because I've been in a tailspin since our 20 week scan, unfortunately we were told that our little ones heart is on the wrong side of his chest because he has a growth known as a ccam/bps on his left lung, after many appointments at the leading...
  7. Jenny_B_

    Pregnant and terrified

    Thanks for the support everyone I will contact my dsn next week and update you all on the response I get. And thanks Erin it's nice to know I'm not alone bizarrely I don't know anyone else who is diabetic and has had children it would probably be a good idea for the antenatal clinic to set up a...
  8. Jenny_B_

    Pregnant and terrified

    Thank you Sarah and Hollie I was very nice of you to reassure me I am trying my absolute best but think I will check the guidance and ask again about the pump anything to try to make things a little easier would be a blessing, I'm very grateful for your responses and to hear that you both had...
  9. Jenny_B_

    Pregnant and terrified

    Thank you both for your responses, unfortunately I'm not on a pump I have asked to be put on one but the consultant said its not a good idea right now. I found out at around 6 weeks and was given folic acid from 7 weeks I am also taking aspirin now (given from 12 weeks) I am attending diabetic...
  10. Jenny_B_

    Pregnant and terrified

    Hi I've started this post several times and then deleted it feeling stupid. I'm type 1 diabetic 23 years and am currently 17 weeks pregnant and terrified. The pregnancy was unplanned As such finding out was a big shock, my hbA1c was ridiculously high @ 9.6 I obviously had not been taking folic...