Hello all
i have only been type 1 since december 2013 and recently found out im expecting. I am 7 weeks. Last A1C was a 9!!!! Since i have found out i think i have been doing amazing at keeping my levels under control. However I am still so worried about what the high levels levels may have done to my baby! I go in for my first scan on wed at 8 weeks! Anyone have any advice? How do you keep your numbers low? How many carbs do you eat per meal?
Re: Type 1 Diabetes
I keep it all in check with frequent visits to the endocrinologist and dietician. My meal plan has me eating every 3 hours or so, 15-30 carbs for breakfast, 30 carbs every snack, 30 carbs at lunch, and 45-60 carbs at dinner. My insulin needs have more than doubled since the start of the pregnancy. Hopefully you can get some professional insight soon too to get a perfect plan for you to follow.
P.S. I am near the end of my pregnancy and my little girl is doing awesome, and is hardly ahead for size--in fact, she's just about on target. You can do this! It's a lot of work but you can manage this new condition and still have a great pregnancy.
BFP 3/30/14. EDD 12/4/14