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    measuring 4 weeks ahead possible early delivery!

    I've been so bad with keeping control lately. I just had a growths scan at 30+4 and bubs is measuring 4 weeks ahead and they're talking about possibly delivering early (didnt say how early yet). I have another growth scan in 2 weeks. Does anyone have experience? Did you deliver early? xx
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    32 weeks readings all over the place!

    Hi, I'm type 1 and 32 weeks pregnant. I've been really insulin resistant up to now and on 60 units of novorapid with each meal. For the last few days my readings have just been all over the place and not making sense at all. Mostly they seem to be slightly high 1hr post meals but then I'm having...
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    Wrong type of insulin.. HELP

    I'm type 2 diabetic but currently taking insulin because I'm 28 weeks pregnant. I accidently took 27 units of novorapid instead of my lantus. Please advise on what I should do! I've taken some glucose tablets so far. Blood sugar is about 10 but only injected the insulin about 15mins ago so...
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    Ketones in urine- 16 week appointment

    I'm a type 2 diabetic but I started taking insulin a few weeks ago because of side effects from metformin. I had my 16 week appointment today and my urine was positive for protein and ketones. I had just eaten lunch so I don't think it was anything to do with lack of food. I have an...
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    Will I have an early scan because of diabetes?

    Hi, just found out I'm pregnant :thumbup: only 4 weeks atm I've heard you get an early scan when you're diabetic between 6-9 weeks. Does anyone know if this is correct? Do you still get the 12 week scan as well? I'm so anxious to find out everythings ok so really hope I get an early scan...
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    Blood sugar levels slightly raised

    Hi, I was diagnosed in may with a hba1c of 12.5. I reduced the sugar I was eating but not the carbs like a lot of people seemed to have done on here and my hba1c in oct was down to 6.4 and my usual blood readings were between 4-7 but for the past few weeks my blood sugars after eating have been...
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    Cholesterol

    Hi, I was diagnosed type 2 in may with a hba1c of 12.5% had a new hba1c done recently and the results were 6.4% which is amazing :D Bragging over.. :oops: The doc said my cholesterol was high, it's 6.1, and has put me on simvastin to help lower it. Can anyone offer any advice on how else I...
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    Metformin- newly diagnosed

    Hi, I was diagnosed with type 2 (although they're not positive on that) after a hba1c of 11% and a blood glucose level of 23 (not fasting) a week ago. My blood levels usually range between 10-14 fasting and 15-20 after meals. I was told to take one dose of 500mg of metformin a day for a week...