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Hi everyone, Me again talking about my stubborn Dawn phenomenon... A bit of context: I was diagnosed with diabetes of some description in January whilst I was pregnant with a hba1c of 78, treated insulin- hba1c of 36, then only with metformin and then insulin again towards the end. Had emergency...

Hi there, I wondered if anyone could help me with some books that are good to read please? I have 'Think Like a Pancreas' and I'm going to order Dr Fung 'The Diabetes Code'. I'd like to learn more as I've only been diagnosed since January this year! Currently trying LCHF but want to get my...

Hi everyone, So I'm feeling a bit at my wits end with my blood sugars lately, despite having my hba1c being 47, two less than last time. I'm not satisfied... I've just phoned the DSN to try and voice my concerns and I get told I'm doing fine and there are no concerns. The consultant says the...

A bit of background- I was contacted during my booking bloods of pregnancy at 10 weeks and told I needed to urgently get to the hospital, my Hba1c was 76. I had no idea what this meant! I was put on insulin 4 times a day- novorapid and levemir and told I was almost definitely type 1 diabetic...

Hi everyone, I am diabetic, since January, found out through pregnancy booking bloods-type still unknown til review next week. I have very dry skin and I'm trying to use up my son's Aveeno baby dermexa emollient as it's unsuitable for his skin. It just dawned on me that it's 'triple oat...

Hi everyone, My name's Ellie and I'm completely new to having an account on this website although I've been reading the forums for a while now I'm pretty nervous about posting as I get afraid I'll sound silly. I am currently 24+6 pregnant. At the end of January, I received a phone call from...

Hi everyone, My name's Ellie and I'm completely new to having an account on this website although I've been reading the forums for a while now I'm pretty nervous about posting as I get afraid I'll sound silly. I am currently 24+6 pregnant. At the end of January, I received a phone call from...