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    Libre2 recommended and refused!

    I have just recently got one on persecution I’m a t2 on insulin an I’m nearly sure u have to meet criteria for one. I’m almost certain my consultant give me one as I have 4 kids under 5 an she said it would make life so much easier. She is so right I love it amazing for a busy lifestyle. I hope...
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    Pos partuim 7 months

    Hi please bear with me. So I’ve been type 2 on insulin for the last 10 years. I’ve just had my 4th baby 7 months ago an I just can’t seem to get my sugars under control. Pre preg I allways had fab control in pregnancy but I just can’t seem to do it post this time. My doses keep creeping back up...
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    High sugars

    My baby has just turned one.pre pregnancy my does were around 12-20 units novo rapid 3 times daily. During pregnancy your doses rise after I had my baby my Doses remain high I’ve found it hard to reduce them to keep my sugars under control. I’m currently takin between 40-50 units 3 times daily...
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    How To Get C1 Cat Back On Licence Type 2 On Insulin

    Hi there can any one help I passed my class one 9 years ago but I havin been driving an articulated vehicle in 4 years.. I’m looking to get the category back now an I know I need a Medicare which won’t b a problem with 3 months readings.. has anyone done is is it true I just need to send £20...
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    Baby is 1 month old

    Hi folks I’m a type2 diabetic on insulin I had a very successful pregnancy an delivered a healthy 7lb 4oz girl at 39 weeks +4 days I was inducted but needed up having to have a section after 12 hours in labour.. my wee girl is a month old.. did anyone start trying for another baby soon after...
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    Miscarriage & Diabetes

    Hi there I’m sorry for what u experienced an my sympathy is with u an your partner, I can totally relate to u. I myself am t2 on insulin an I was 1 year controlled ttc an noting was happening I went an seen a consultant an was told I had to loose weight to be givin clomid I literally left the...
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    Loosing my hypo awareness

    My level have been great for about 12 months prior to conceiving because I had difficulty getting pregnant I've been keeping an eye on my movements an it all seems pretty regular every day.. I think I'm going to have to up my doses as today's sugars have been coming to in out of range an eating...
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    Loosing my hypo awareness

    Hi girls just curious to know I'm currently 28 weeks an I had a scan on thur an they said baby abdomine was measuring 2 weeks over there taking me back for a rescan in 2 weeks... they mentioned I might have to go in an get steroid to boost the lungs an start me at 37 weeks is this normal my...
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    After pregnancy glucose levels and insulin

    Thanks so much for your comment I feel more at ease xx
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    Scared and pregnant

    Hi there well done u with turning all around I'm on my 1st baby also currently 26 weeks an I see my diabetic team every 2 weeks I can't recommend them enough I've have very good hba1c pre conception an I found it helped I hit a hard patch from about 20 weeks were my sugars went a bit out of...
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    Ketones

    Ketnones usually occur if u have been vomiting or feeling ill.. r u drinking plenty I had it at 16 weeks in 1 sample but I wasn't drinking enough fluids.. I upped my daily intake along with my insulin requirements an I'm currently 25 weeks an all is goin good fingers crossed.. xx
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    Very early pregnancy

    Hi there I'm 25 weeks with my 1st baby I was quite prone to hypos earlie on so I found I needed to have a snack between meals I find Alpen light very good as they are under 15g carbs I've now found from 23 weeks that my requirements have massively in creased going 12 to 22 am 14-28 lunch...
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    Lower pains

    I'm currently 25 weeks I had the same an turned out it was just ligament pain.. hope everything is ok with u an best of luck xx
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    After pregnancy glucose levels and insulin

    Girls sorry to ask use but I'm curious about the Breast feeding I'm currently 25 eeeks preg with my 1st baby I've found from about 23 weeks my doses of insulin have upped from 11 till 22 morning 14 up to 28 lunch 18 up to 35 at tea Lantus 32 evening I'm in novo rapid an I'm not really...
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    Type 2 on insulin & pregenant

    Thanks that is great to hear from someone who had been in my shoes.. I really am enjoying it was just concerned about the insulin increases thanks for your help xx
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    Type 2 on insulin & pregenant

    Thanks so much for answering my question I rang my team this am an they told me the same as u, baby is goin through a growth spirt an to give myself what I feel I need an it will all level out.. just needed to be reassured as this is my 1st baby thanks again xxx
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    Type 2 on insulin & pregenant

    higolks I was wondering if any woman out there could help I'm currently 24 weeks pregenant I've been on insulin this 7 years with great control an low doses of nova rapid 12am 14 lunch 16 dinner I have had to really increase my dose to keep my sugar levels with in the range I'm currently...