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I really hope you get all the answers and care you and the baby need! Xx Sent from Emmies iPhone

hi samroboli, That was good your Mum was with you, I live with my Mum now as we couldnt afford to stay on at our flat so there will be no escaping the 'how are your blood sugars today' lol. No they havent said anything about a sliding scale but maybe that is because it is similar to the pump...

Thank you samroboli, Your post was really interesting to read and so glad you've got your little girl :-) Yes certainly the increases of insulin will be fun lol! I think ill try and see the dietician about foods during pregnancy as I'm on a low carb diet/ life style I know ill have to eat the...

I was advised by my diabetes nurse who deals with preconception to do monthly A1c's and like you say it's not completely accurate because of the renewal but because things have to be so closely monitored you can see improvements monthly and they can support more intensively if needed. X Sent...

Wow that's amazing worried123! That's such a good idea and like you say it's reassuring that you having that input on a weekly basis! I had a my first preconception appointment last Friday. I've worked really hard to get my a1c down and in 3 months got it from 8.8 to 7.1 but they won't it closer...

Hope today goes well Mshipmonkey x Sent from Emmies iPhone

Hi jdizzy74, Congratulations on becoming a Nan :-)! Thank you for sharing your experiences and it is so reassuring to know that all 3 of your boys were and are so healthy. Do you mind me asking how giving birth was? Did you have to have a c' section? I'm so looking forward to getting married...

Thank you'd gingerbabymama, It is so lovely to read that you are being looked after so well! I know what you mean about worrying about Diabetes preventing pregnancy, which is one my worries, so kinda nice to know others have had similar thoughts. I've got an appointment booked with my GP in a...

Awwww bless you didn't take it on board your expecting now :-) that's so lovely! Congratulations and I hope everything goes well! How are you finding things so far? The main thing I am nervous about is how low I need to keep my blood sugars. I don't have hypo awareness but I am extremely...

Thank you Mshipmonkey, Unfortunately we have lost our areas preconception clinic but my diabetes nurse is trying to find an alternative place for me to get advice and she has been a great help with my levels. I'm hoping to get as much help and support as possible as I want to do everything...

Re: First day of treatment for bladder neuropathy 2nd day!! Not feeling as nervous but still don't look forward to it!! X Sent from Emmies iPhone

Re: First day of treatment for bladder neuropathy Hey Support, Gosh you are def fighting a lot of stuff! People just have no idea the complexity of diabetes and how it can lead to so many other conditions. I really hope you have a good team supporting you? I can feel so isolating at times...

Re: First day of treatment for bladder neuropathy Thank you Whitbyjet and Support for your comments. Just reading them as made me feel better knowing I'm not alone with it, especially as it is such a person thing and being our age Support!! The electric stimulation wasnt too bad and seeing on...

Re: First day of treatment for bladder neuropathy Thank you Squire Fulwood for your comment. I was so nervous! Fingers crossed the next 6 weeks will go well and can learn to manage things better Sent from Emmies iPhone

Good morning all, Doesn't seem right sharing my nervous feelings, whilst the day is so beautiful! I have had type one for 25 yrs diagnosed when I was 4. Like a lot of others on here it hasn't been a easy ride and battled daily with my levels. I lost my hypo awareness 4 yrs ago and the last...

Diagnosed aged 4 x Sent from Emmies iPhone

Congratulations Vans, I really hope your pregnancy continues well! I'm hoping to start trying for a baby early next year so it will be great to hear how you are doing! I've got to admit when i saw the reading we are meant to have i couldn't believe it! I dont have hypo awareness at all so...

I don't understand why people with diabetes don't take responsibility. I lost my hypo awareness in 2009 and had to give up driving and my community nursing job. Obviously not driving has and does have a big impact on my life but I would never put anyone else in danger just because I didn't want...

Hey lovely, Going onto a pump is a big deal and a lot to get your head round. Speak to your team who have given you the pump. Did you do a course when you was put onto it? There could be a couple of reasons why your running high with the pump, might be your basal isn't enough or your...

Re: Advice on what it is that makes diabetics slower to heal Hi Sunshine_kisses, The veins have valves in them to help pump the blood back up to the heart so when there is poor venous return the valves aren't strong enough to pump the blood back up the body. Be careful of the Manuka honey...