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A1C before TTC important? T1 Diabetics help plz

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Ladies with T1 diabetes,

I have been told that it is important to have your A1C in good range for 3 months prior to TTC. I was just wondering exactly how important this is? For example, if I were Not TTC and got pregnant with high A1C, would it not be enough to get/keep it under control during the pregnancy? How much does that 3 months prior A1C effect the baby/pregnancy? Any knowledge, advice, personal stories would be appreciated :) Thanks ladies!

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Re: A1C before TTC important? T1 Diabetics help plz

  • RileyGraceRileyGrace member
    Diabetes during pregnancy can be very dangerous for mom and baby.  You should have this conversation with your doctor.  Some women have very healthy pregnancies and some are adviced to not get pregnant.  This should be discussed with your medical professional based on your medical history.  GL
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  • LnR70707LnR70707 member

    My younger sister is diabetic, but unluckily I know very little about it and TTC.  You might want to try asking this over on the high risk board too.  Good luck!


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  • chuleysnacketychuleysnackety
    I have type 1 diabetes and just began TTC. my ob told me that she wants me to get my AIc to a 5 or 6.. last time it was a 7.5 which is good but still room for improvement. My endocrinologist says that an AIC of 5 is impossible for a diabetic, but 6 or 6.5 is a realistic goal so that is what I am trying for. I bet you know how hard that can be tho.. good luck to you and let me know what your next AIC is ! Big Smile
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  • ccbananaccbanana member

    Hi there -

    Your A1C should be stable and at a healthy level before and of course during ttc.  I know one reason is b/c you won't want to be starting new treatments while TTC, as many of them can effect your hormone levels.  If you can't get it below... 9 for instance... your dr. would likely initiate treatment to get it more controlled. 

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  • future_mrs.lambdinfuture_mrs.lambdin member

    imagechuleysnackety:
    I have type 1 diabetes and just began TTC. my ob told me that she wants me to get my AIc to a 5 or 6.. last time it was a 7.5 which is good but still room for improvement. My endocrinologist says that an AIC of 5 is impossible for a diabetic, but 6 or 6.5 is a realistic goal so that is what I am trying for. I bet you know how hard that can be tho.. good luck to you and let me know what your next AIC is ! Big Smile

    Impossible is definitely an appropriate word! I have been diabetic for 9 years and the best it has ever been is 7.6. I'm usually in the 8.5 range. I had it checked a few weeks ago and it was 8.6.

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  • future_mrs.lambdinfuture_mrs.lambdin member
    imageL&R70707:

    My younger sister is diabetic, but unluckily I know very little about it and TTC.  You might want to try asking this over on the high risk board too.  Good luck!

    That was the first place I put this and I posted it at 8 something this morning and still no response lol. You guys are definitely more helpful ;)

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    imagefuture_mrs.lambdin:

    imagechuleysnackety:
    I have type 1 diabetes and just began TTC. my ob told me that she wants me to get my AIc to a 5 or 6.. last time it was a 7.5 which is good but still room for improvement. My endocrinologist says that an AIC of 5 is impossible for a diabetic, but 6 or 6.5 is a realistic goal so that is what I am trying for. I bet you know how hard that can be tho.. good luck to you and let me know what your next AIC is ! Big Smile

    Impossible is definitely an appropriate word! I have been diabetic for 9 years and the best it has ever been is 7.6. I'm usually in the 8.5 range. I had it checked a few weeks ago and it was 8.6.

    I have had type 1 diabetes for 4 years.  I would not say that 5 (well maybe 5.0) is impossible.  My lowest A1C ever was 5.9.  It is very important to have your A1C's under control before ttc.  My endo likes me to keep my A1C's under 7.0 (whether ttc or not).  Being diabetic makes you high risk, if your blood sugar isn't controlled well, it can put you at an even higher risk for complications.  High blood sugars can also lead to having a bigger baby.

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    imagechuleysnackety:
    I have type 1 diabetes and just began TTC. my ob told me that she wants me to get my AIc to a 5 or 6.. last time it was a 7.5 which is good but still room for improvement. My endocrinologist says that an AIC of 5 is impossible for a diabetic, but 6 or 6.5 is a realistic goal so that is what I am trying for. I bet you know how hard that can be tho.. good luck to you and let me know what your next AIC is ! Big Smile

    I am a type 1 and I got pregnant with DS at about a 7 - A1C.  My endo would have liked me to be at 6.  I got the insulin pump and my A1C was 5 during pregnancy and it is not impossible.  It is difficult and yes a lot of work but not impossible.  PM me with any questions and I will be happy to help if I can.

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