pregnancy

Hi everyone, Below is a description of an opportunity to contribute to Diabetes UK-funded research on gestational diabetes at the University of Oxford. As a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) contributor, your insights will play an important role in shaping the research design and planning...

Hi amazing diabetes community ! I have searched high and low for any information/ stories from fellow diabetics regarding medical abortion, but cannot find a single thing, so am feeling very alone in all of this nightmare. I have always been extremely careful and always used contraception so...

I miss Spike on my watch so much! It let me achieve brilliant control for first pregnancy and I just don’t know how I can do it for a second pregnancy without Spike’s alarms. I’ve been on Dexcom for most of a year but finding the Shuggah app useless. I’m back on Libre1 for about 50 days so will...

Hello, Wondering if any T1s have any tips for managing tight control for pregnancy with a one year old running around?! It’s so much harder this time! Planning IVF soon so trying to get ready but so hard to do fixed meal times! Also…. Has anyone refused induction and gone to natural labour? I...

Hi all, Was wondering if any type 1 women had opted to not be induced to have their babies? Or just are able to share their experience /any advice on the actual birth/labour? Particularly if anyone decided not to go with interventions. I’ve been type 1 for 15 years on injections (fiasp and...

- Live with Diabetes + another long-term physical / mental health conditions, AND - Pregnant in the last 5 years / planning a pregnancy? What mothers and babies outcome would you like to see researchers measure? Have your say shaping future research, take part in this survey...

Hi all. I’m diabetic type 1 and have been for 17 years. My partner and I have been on the fence with having kids because of health problems (more than just diabetes unfortunately). Back in feb 2022, my eye consultant said my retinopathy was getting bad. He said between 2 months - 2 years I...

Hi all, I’m new here but diagnosed 13 years ago I’m trying to connect with people who understand what daily life with Type 1 is all about and research other people’s experiences as I’m thinking about pregnancy in the next 12-18 months… please be kind and say hello if you’re in the same boat as me!

Hi all! I’m type one, 33, and recently found out I am pregnant for the first time, around 5 1/2 weeks. I’m just looking for some advice, stories, anything, about being type one, the pregnancy and what to expect! How soon were you given the correct dosage of folic acid? When was your first...

Hello, My name is Alicia, I am a student dietitian at the University of Chester. As part of my undergraduate dissertation, I am investigating the knowledge of dietary recommendations on the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus amongst women with a current or previous diagnosis of Gestational...

Hi all This is my second pregnancy. I’m about 8 weeks now, so still really early. My last pregnancy saw me signed off work from 7 months after I became unable to cope with the pressures of maintaining low and stable glucose levels whilst working. I did not have the capacity to do both and was...

Hi, I know I should probably ask my partners nurse or consultants but they can be extremely difficult to talk to. My partner is Type 1 diabetic, are the chances high that our baby will have Type 1 diabetes to? I do not have diabetes and neither do any of my family. He really struggles with...

Hi I’m just wondering if anyone can please provide some reassurance/support. I am 29 weeks pregnant and just found out yesterday I have gestational diabetes due to my glucose test coming back with a reading of 9. I am still completely in shock. This is my 3rd baby and never had gestational...

Hello I wondered if any pregnant diabetics have had the covid vaccine please? I am t1 and have been offered it, I have discussed it with my consultant and I had decided to get it but my consultant had a preference of phizer if possible which now seems almost impossible to get hold of. Has anyone...

Hello! My name is Ella, I'm a PhD researcher at Newcastle University. I am looking to speak to women with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who have had an experience/s of pregnancy loss and who have gone on to have a subsequent pregnancy. Here's a short video to explain: For more information and...

Hello all, new to all of this and a bit scared :oops: I have just found out I am pregnant (around 6 weeks) I had gestational diabetes with my first child that Turned into type 2 once he was born, he’s now 5 so I’ve been living with it for that long, my partner and I decided to try for another...

Hi everyone, Hope you are all staying safe . I’m type 1 have been for 22 years, and we are over the moon to say we are pregnant with identical twins (after two years of concentrating on getting my HBAC1 down). I just wondered if anyone has any experience on here with a twin pregnancy? I’m now 16...

Hi guys! I'm in very early stages of pregnancy and usually take my 5mg folic acid after dinner. Last night I forgot to take it. Should I take my missed dose now or just wait until tonight? The NHS website says "take your missed dose as soon as you remember. If it's nearly time for your next...

Hi hello! 41 year old T2 newbie looking to become a first time mum!!! I'm searching out anyone who has experience in this area. Or who is going through or considering going through it. There's so much info and support for diabetic women looking to get pregnant but I can't find anything for...

Hi everyone. I'm looking to see if there are any ladies in the same boat as me. I'm 41 and beginning my journey to become a mum for the first time. Am I crazy? Is it a good/bad idea? It all seems to be a pretty risky and complicated process even with youth on your side. Should I be doing...