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    Constant hypos

    Thank you
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    Constant hypos

    Thanks so much for your reply. Not splitting Levemir, take one dose (33 units) before bed. Now taking at 8:30. Just wondering if taking it at same time everynight would massively increase effectiveness? Obviously then I would need less I guess. No more exercise than usual. I would say I have...
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    Constant hypos

    hello Am type one diabetic. For last three days am having constant hypos during afternoon and evening eg tonight was 9.3 pre meal. An hour later was 3.8. Am on 1:10 ratio. Changed two things recently: 1. Brought levemir dose forward from (very varying but generally 11pm ISH) to 8:30pm SHARP...
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    Terrified of number 2!

    Hello, It took over four years for me to get my HBA1c low enough to try for a baby and then to get successfully pregnant and stay that way! My son is now 20 months old. Am really struggling to manage being a mum and lowering my HBA1c. Am also still breastfeeding at night which plays havoc with...
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    Type one mums who have given birth.

    Thank you. I will next time. Breastfeeding is so hard at first but I Hope easier with next baby now I know how!
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    Type one mums who have given birth.

    No I havent - I wouldnt know who to approach to be honest. I didnt know if 1 was low for a newborn as so little is known about glucose readings when so young so it is reassuring to know that it is. Jack Newman advocates no seperation and that breastmilk elevates glucose quicker and more...
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    Type one mums who have given birth.

    Thank you. I had a planned caesarian that was rushed a little due to placenta concerns and I wouldnt have changed a thing about the actual birth, it was perfect. I would express before though to hopefully cut out need for formula. Good luck for your next bub and thanks x
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    Type one mums who have given birth.

    Thank you so much for ur lovely message x
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    Type one mums who have given birth.

    Thank you x
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    Type one mums who have given birth.

    Thank you for your kind message. So good to hear all went well for you in the end. Think am still traumatised by it but I hope it passes .
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    Type one mums who have given birth.

    Hello, I had a planned/semi emergency c section over a year ago. When they tested my sons blood,an hour after delivery, it was 1. He was taken to SCBU where he ended up having many different glucose drips including one into his stomach. I didn't really have any support with breastfeeding and so...