Pregnant Diabetic

jadams0927

So my sugars have been extremely tight and controlled but the last few days I had a couple of highs (140's) and then today I fell asleep after dinner I probably miscalculated my carbs and my blood sugar was 191 YIKES. Is anyone else having this issue? I'm 10 weeks pregant and I'm freaking out that my blood sugar
Was that high ugh!!

missnacholover

There are quite a few of us on here.

My endo and OB have said that random highs and lows are going to happen and to not worry too much about them.  Now if you're staying high for many,  hours/days on end, then it's a problem.

KnitPixy

Random spikes happen unfortunately.  I just went through two weeks of constantly readjusting my insulin thanks to all the hormones.  So long as you aren't staying high for extended periods of time you aren't hurting baby.

Watch for trends of sugars starting to creep up but you should be good for a while yet.  It's hard to say when placenta induced insulin resistance will kick in but it is usually closer to the third tri.  I know for me I've had some changes in my insulin needs (going up) but my sensitivity had dropped right at the start of my pregnancy and is pretty much back to where it was pre-pregnancy now (I'm 20 weeks).

mmooki

I spikes earlier today after lunch... Miscalculated. Oops! But I corrected and came right down. Random ones aren't the problem as pp said. It is the prolonged ones that are.

mumzone

If you have diabetes,* the best time to control your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is before you get pregnant. High blood glucose levels can be harmful to your baby during the first weeks of pregnancy—even before you know you are pregnant. Blood glucose targets are different for women who are trying to get pregnant. Targets are numbers you aim for.

Pregnancy and new motherhood are times of great excitement and change for any woman. If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are hoping to get pregnant soon, you can learn what to do to have a healthy baby. You can also learn how to take care of yourself and your diabetes before, during, and after your pregnancy. If you have diabetes and are already pregnant, don't panic! Just make sure you are doing everything you can to take care of yourself and your diabetes during your pregnancy.

jadams0927

Mumzone I was on birth control. I wasn't planning this pregnancy but my husband and I are excited about this little surprise. That being said I KNOW it was ideal to have my sugars in check BEFORE conceiving. I wasn't taking the best care of my diabetes obviously, I had a lot of stress going on at the time but now I am doing everything in my power to have a healthy baby. I already feel guilty for not having my sugars controlled better and taking care of myself. Please believe had I known this was going to happen I would've had better control and started my insulin pump before pregnancy. I pray and hope nothing is wrong with my baby every day because of my mistakes but as soon as I found out I kept my sugars very tight and have been doing my best. It is scary I just hope I haven't caused any damage.

mandyreads

Hi ladies...I just found out that I have to see a High Risk Dr for gestational diabetes and will probably have to be put on insulin. Is there a thread or group you could point me to? I've been looking but haven't seen any recent ones. My last pregnancy I had it but was able to control it with diet. So the insulin will be new to me. Thanks in advance.

KnitPixy

@jdadams0927 My story is amlost exactly the same as yours.  Unexpected pregnancy, I actually had my worst A1C of my life going in this.  I am now 23 weeks, LO looked great at the a/s, no problems with the heart or signs of any other issues.  Yes LO is measuring big, but everything is in porportion so neither my endo or OB are worried.  So don't give up hope... I know how much of a toll the constant worry can take on you.  Remember you have to give yourself a break once and a while too. 

I also managed to drop my A1C from 9.8 to 6.2 in three months.  If you ever need to talk feel free to PM me

@mandyreads I know there were a few GD ladies around this board a few months back but I think most of them of them have moved on.  As starla said you may want to poll your BMB to see if you can get a check in started there.  My BMB doesn't have a GD check in so to speak, we have a high risk check in but if your BMB does't have a check I would suggest you suggest starting one.  In the mean time I'm sure any of us T1's or T2's on insulin would be happy to answer what questions we can.  I know it's not the same as dealing with GD but on the bright side some of us have a lot of experience with insulin

Edit: because it's Monday and I can't form sentences :S

banana2020

@mumzone ... you do know your post is completely unhelpful, right?  As in, the opposite of helpful. So please don't tell people what they SHOULD have done prior to getting pregnant when they are already pregnant.

@jadams0927 feel free to PM me if you have any questions. I'm also a diabetic and I have my A1C in a great place right now but it doesn't alleviate my worries over this pregnancy, even at 20w.   And it's a never ending battle to adjust insulin (I'm only on insulin for the pregnancy).  As I get further along, what used to work for me meal-wise isn't working for me now so it's hard.  But you will do great! 

kks4471

Sorry to hijack the thread, but @starla487 you're 35 weeks?!  Yay!!!  And @missnacholover you're 32 weeks?!  Yay!!!  It's the home stretch, hang in there and you'll do great!  Signed, creepy internet love haha.

OP, no worries, just do your best control now.  Everything will be fine!  There will be many more frustrating highs, just try to get them down as quickly and safely as you can.

missnacholover

starla487 said:

kks4471 said:

Sorry to hijack the thread, but @starla487 you're 35 weeks?!  Yay!!!  And @missnacholover you're 32 weeks?!  Yay!!!  It's the home stretch, hang in there and you'll do great!  Signed, creepy internet love haha.

OP, no worries, just do your best control now.  Everything will be fine!  There will be many more frustrating highs, just try to get them down as quickly and safely as you can.

Aww thanks! Almost done! (Thank goodness - I want to hold my kiddo and turn off my CGM alarms! I have my priorities correct...)

Yup, 32 weeks today!  WOOHOO!!!  Kid is measuring a little big so they are saying they may induce me as early as 37 weeks.  Hoping to be at 38-39.  I have an U/S on Friday so I'll know more then.

@Starla487 - I hear you on the CGM alarms.  I'm ready to move my high alert up a bit!

KnitPixy

missnacholover said:

starla487 said:

kks4471 said:

Sorry to hijack the thread, but @starla487 you're 35 weeks?!  Yay!!!  And @missnacholover you're 32 weeks?!  Yay!!!  It's the home stretch, hang in there and you'll do great!  Signed, creepy internet love haha.

OP, no worries, just do your best control now.  Everything will be fine!  There will be many more frustrating highs, just try to get them down as quickly and safely as you can.

Aww thanks! Almost done! (Thank goodness - I want to hold my kiddo and turn off my CGM alarms! I have my priorities correct...)

Yup, 32 weeks today!  WOOHOO!!!  Kid is measuring a little big so they are saying they may induce me as early as 37 weeks.  Hoping to be at 38-39.  I have an U/S on Friday so I'll know more then.

@Starla487 - I hear you on the CGM alarms.  I'm ready to move my high alert up a bit!

Good to know the alarms seem to get to everyone else too :P  There is something endlessly depressing about having my CGM yell a me for being in what is usually deemed a normal range.