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Hi! As some of you may know I'm being induced tomorrow at 36 weeks. I'm looking for some advice from other mummies that have been Induced or even what it's like to be in long labour as a diabetic. I'm just really looking for some advice and to read some personal experiences so I can know what to...

So for a few days I can't my blood sugars to stay past 6! It took a litre bottle of Lucozade to get me out of a hypo last night and after a few hours went back down to 4! :( anyway went to triage and they decided to admit me for monitoring for the weekend so will see what my sugars do in the...

So I went for a 32 week growth scan and they said she is a really good size and weight 4lbs 6oz at the moment which is brilliant [emoji4] BUT she is still breech and I have Polyhydramnios which I am worried about. I stupidly Googled it and I was so scared at the stuff I read and apparently the...

Now my due date is getting closer I'm starting to think about the actual labour and how my diabetes will affect it. I'm being induced at 38 weeks but I really don't know what's involved or how it works with diabetes. Also my hypo unawareness has completely disappeared so I'm really worried if I...

Had my 28 week growth scan today and consultant appointment and he said my diabetes control is fantastic!! Very tight and perfect HB1AC of 6! My little one is growing bang on the 50th penctile with everything as it should be!! Been so worried for months I was doing well enough but feel happy now...

Ok I am panicking a little now! For over a week now my insulin needs have pretty much doubled and ive had a few readings of 12! [emoji21] I'm 28 weeks on Friday! Is this normal and what's the best way to cope? Does anyone have any tips? Many thanks xxx

So I am now 22 weeks pregnant and ive noticed that I now need less insulin than in my first trimester. I'm worried as I thought I would need more and have read that it can be a sign of placenta failing :( BUT for a few weeks now I have gone from taking 2 metformin (1 at breakfast and 1 at bed)...

So today I had my 20 week scan and everything was normal. Eg. Measurements,kidneys, heart etc. But she kept saying she can't see her face properly and called a colleague in for a second opinion and then they both said they can clearly see a small space on the left side of her lip and said she...

So I'm now 20 weeks pregnant and just got the results from my latest Hb and its 42!! Which I think is 7? I'm so proud of myself because of never tried so hard and I really want the best possible chance for my baby to be healthy! It was 8.4 at conception!! Just wanted to share ☺️ xx

Hi, I found out a few weeks ago that I am pregnant. It wasn't planned and I haven't been the best diabetic. I am type 1 on metformin plus levemir and novorapid. I have been diabetic for 9 years. I think I am roughly 9 weeks. My blood sugar is high in the mornings anything from 11-20! And I've...

Hello, I'm very worried I have become insulin resistant and I don't know what to do. I'm 24 and I have had diabetes for 6 years. I am currently taking novo rapid on a carb count with a ratio of 1:1 and I take Levemir in the morning and at bedtime. I used to weigh 11.2 and since starting my...