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So Sorry to read about your loss - there are really no words to describe the feeling - I have suffered 4 miscarriages at 8wks, 11wks, 21wks3days and 6wks all have had a massive impact on my life - I will continue to keep trying, with support from my partner and diabetic team. You will know...

I was put on the pump at about 10 weeks pregnant due to on going issues with night time highs ( I had been waiting 7yrs for it!) it took a few weeks to get the control but would recommend it - Sadly things didn't end well nothing to do with the pump I will add, what it did allow were the...

Thanks everyone for your responses, I will certainly try anything at the moment! ;)

Thanks for that, I was thinking about physio but my GP said there is no point at this stage - did you find it helped ?

Hello Everyone I have just be told I have frozen shoulder which I knew nothing about until I start researching it, and it appears it is more common in diabetics, the GP pretty much says there is nothing they can do at the first stage - Freezing stage, there is two more to go the completely...

HI Yes I have monthly appointments with my diabetic nurse all with hba1, Its so important to have it right before conception

I have several tattoos and piercings all whilst diabetic (type 1) and have had no issues, As long as its a good artist who knows what they are doing and the sittings aren't to long with breaks to test if needed, you should be fine. When I have had my tattoos I have had my levels slightly higher...

Hi I am 21 weeks Monday and have just been put on the pump due to on-going issues with morning highs, I have been told by my DM and Consultant that although varying sugars are not great, the most important time to get them right is 23-30 weeks. In the early weeks my sugars were anything from...

The definition of Intolerant = An inability to eat a food or take a drug without adverse effects, so in very basic simple terms its part of the illness, however not the whole story and its a little more complicated than just that sweeping statement.

HI, I had the same thing going to bed at about 5/7 and waking in the morning anywhere between 18-26. I was on Levemir. I was asked to test at 2am for a week and this showed a slight increase to about 10/15, this was done to try and rule out night time hypos. I was then changed to Lantus split...

I have just had my first check up, and have been given target range of below 8 1 hour after meals and 5.7 for pre breakfast. So these targets are still been given.

Totally with you on this one! Its pants trying to balance everything, I also have an under active thyroid and it took abut 2.5 yrs to get my thyroxine dose right, just as I managed that oh let chuck diabetes in the mix! I am type 1 suffer from night time highs, I do everything I am asked and...

Meant to add anyone havin issues, if you can contact your local D.I.A.L office they are brillant at completing the forms and know exactly how and what words to use on the forms as there are certain wordings that the assessors look for and fill the form out based on your worst day not an average day!

There are massive delays in processing PIP, 3 of my clients have been waiting nearly 6 mnths, chase weekly One has just received confirmation after 6.5mnths has no need to attend medical they went for a gp report instead and her money was backdated to original claim date! Just keep chasing...

I have just start some intense exercise, I am training to compete in a boxing match in April. I have not exercised in years and am currently doing 3 sessions a week of an hour and half at a time, comprising of boxing, shadow boxing cardo and upper body strength, with full body sparring. I was...

There is definitely a link, I have ok controlled levels, and have had about 4 of these all resulting in surgery, antibiotics dont even touch them, I am usually stressed, overtired or run down when they start. The last one which resulted in 4 days in hospital was after some drastic dentistry. The...

I always leave my watch to uk time and take as normal, whilst in my seat, never had an issue!

I have worked shifts for 7yrs 12hr shifts 2 days and straight to 2 nights and its never been an issue! Your entitled to breaks so take them, eat sensibly and adjust insulin accordingly. Diabetes doesn't control my life! I try my best to control it.

I am struggling with early morning highs - I go to bed at about 11pm with readings of 8-8.3, tested around 2am crept up to 13-15 and normally wake at anything from 20-to HI. This is a regular occurrence, I have increased my Lantus at night and this is still happening. Advised to go to bed on...

Cuba - Its amazing - if you want a relaxing on the beach style its perfect, diving and snorkelling is out of this world. Havana is a must the old cars and buildings are amazing. Its not commercialised so no McDonalds or Starbucks and the people are so warm and welcoming. I have been several...