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Hi, does anyone have experience of taking glibenclamide? I’ve put on this during pregnancy to treat the baby for mody before there born. Does anyone find there really sensitive to it? I was put on 5mg tablet and have constant hypos, I’m now On a quarter of a tablet but I’m high after tea and in...

Hi, so I have a really rare type of diabetes and just found out I’m pregnant again. The tablets I take are gliclazide and not safe for baby In pregnancy on the flip safe insulin is also detrimental to the baby. I have to take glibenclamide which unfortunately my consultant can’t source in the...

Hi, I’m really trying to get a control of my diabetes, my problem is I have a big appetite and a sweet tooth! I have a rare type of genetic diabetes and take gliclazide medication. I’m after inspiration for snacks really, that won’t spike my blood sugar, it can be tricky finding the right...

I’ve been working to reduce my hba1c. I’m due a follow up I know my latest result is 48mmol. Is this ok? Thanks

Hi, Just after a bit of advise. I’m suffering with pain in my hip just the left side which can also affect my thigh. It hurts when I sit, stand and keeps me awake at night. It doesn’t seem to bother me when out walking. I am going to book a doctors appointment just a little nervous this is...

Hi, I’m 28 weeks pregnant and just had my growth scan. They have told me my amniotic fluid is high reflecting my blood sugar readings but the baby is small. I have another scan booked in two weeks. Has anyone else any experience of this? Thanks

Hi I am 25 weeks pregnant and currently having my eyes screened every 4 weeks. I have a received a letter today saying due to this they want me to get my blood pressure checked. Has anyone experienced this?

Hi has anybody had experience being pregnant with MODY diabetes. I saw my consultant today who said having high reading after meals can be dangerous for the baby and cause him to grow to big. My last HBA1C was 6.4. I have been told he only has one kidney this could be due to my high blood sugars...

Hi, I know no one can tell me medically what to do, but I was hoping to hear from people who conceived with a high hba1c. As I have put in a previous thread mine was 11.8 and a consultant told me I should have a termination. This is without having my 7 week scan yet

Hi I am 5 weeks pregnant. I have just been to the pregnancy clinic to see a dietician and consultant. Before I left a consultant started telling me that because my hba1c was 11.8 at conception I need to think about having a termination because I’m extremely high risk of miscarriage, but that my...

I have a type of mody and found out this week I’m pregnant. They put me straight on insulin yesterday and I have a referral tomorrow. My blood sugar is high and my last reading was 24 should I be really worried?

I’ve had diabetes now for 2 years. Ashamed to say but I don’t know when I last controlled my blood sugars. I haven’t been going to my specialist appointments and I’m completely fed up with it. I know what I am doing is wrong I notice the blurred vision and exhaustion when my blood sugar is high...

Hi, I’m hoping someone can help. I have been diagnosed with periodontal disease this has already caused problem with my teeth. I have to have scaling and root planing done which terrifies me as I am so scared of the dentist. Apart from being scared this will alter the look of my teeth, I have...

I was diagnosed 18 months ago with a rare form of diabetes. I was put on gliclazide to control it but couldn't seem to find a balance and often got low readings. I found it easier to keep my levels running high rather than dealing with lows. I know I shouldn't but recently I stopped taking my...

hi I try and keep my blood sugars within range but I still struggle 10 months on. I have started to notice that when I have an episode of a high blood sugar around 10-12 I get a pain in my left kidney for example if I'm bending, standing/sitting down. Is this something I should worry about and...

hi I was diagnosed back in march with a rare form of diabetes called transient neonatal diabetes mellitus. Despite searching the Internet and forum I can find very little information about it, more disappointingly I have yet to find anyone with this type it would be good to have someone to...

Hi I'm just wondering what would be considered a good blood sugar reading in the morning, it's normal for mine to be around 7.7-8.1 is used to be around 5-6 I take gliclazide as I have transient neonatal diabetes, would be so good to find someone else with the same genetic type

hi I was just wondering if anybody else out there has transient neonatal diabetes I know it's very rare but would be good to find somebody else. I just want to know if it has the same complications etc as type 1 and 2, it's hard as there is so little information. Thanks in advance

This might be an odd question but you don't know if you don't ask! I understand having high blood sugar levels is never good, but in terms of developing ketosis does this occur when you blood sugar is constantly high or can it be caused by one day with a really high reading. I used my monitor...

I have had the hba1c results from my first 3 month check up today, 14.5 down to 6.5. I have also reduced my blood sugar from 25 to an average of 7