Trying to conceive or already pregnant? This forum is for women with diabetes who wish to become pregnant or are already pregnant. Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:54:22 +0000 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:54:22 +0000 Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/pregnancy.47/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:56:41 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/baby-measuring-big.123047/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/baby-measuring-big.123047/ invalid@example.com (Gemma_x500) Gemma_x500
I'm new to this forum so please excuse me whilst I get the grip of things!

As the title says my baby is measuring big. I'm 33 weeks pregnant however my little bundle is measuring in around 36/37 weeks and is 5.9lbs. I'm type 1 diabetic since childhood so I've always known I'll be brought in a little earlier than normal (38/39 weeks). However I was shocked today... I say shocked as in near fell off the chair!! because the doctor was going to bring me in this week to have...

Baby Measuring Big]]> 17 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 19:49:31 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/correction-doses.122570/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/correction-doses.122570/ invalid@example.com (Jodi-19) Jodi-19
Hoping someone can shed some light on their thoughts on correction doses.
At the moment I am seeing a diabetic nurse weekly to tighten my blood sugar levels after meals and first thing in the morning.
Recently, she asked me to decrease my background insulin from 27 units to 24 units and today I have woken up with a fasting reading of 10.5 whereas before I have been between 3.7 and 4.7 everyday.
I tried a correction dose with my breakfast insulin dose as my diabetic nurse has...

Correction doses]]> 21 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 12:59:38 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/i-really-want-a-baby.109081/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/i-really-want-a-baby.109081/ invalid@example.com (MelissaC) MelissaC
So as the title of this thread suggests...I'd really like a baby! My hubby and I have always talked about having kids but we are now at that stage where we really want a family and it's all I can think about.

I know being Diabetic that you've got to be really careful when trying for a baby, hence why we haven't actually started trying yet.

Went to the doctors today and my recent hba1c was 66, which I'm told is not ideal when trying to get pregnant. I've been put on folic acid...

I really want a baby!]]> 130 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 13:47:31 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/pregnancy.122053/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/pregnancy.122053/ invalid@example.com (charliemann) charliemann 7 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 08:11:40 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/breast-feeding-with-type-1-diabetes.122927/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/breast-feeding-with-type-1-diabetes.122927/ invalid@example.com (khadijah_jade) khadijah_jade she is now 11 days old and i have been breastfeeding her since birth.
my milk supply has been very good since feeding but today i have literally had high blood sugars all day and it seems like my milk supply has decreased drastically! i'm really worried, is this normal or could it be something else affecting my supply?
thank you for any responses! any help is much appreciated.]]> 4 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 21:39:17 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/retinopathy-in-pregnancy.122895/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/retinopathy-in-pregnancy.122895/ invalid@example.com (Fliss_S) Fliss_S
Therefore I was feeling quite contended and felt all was going well, however today I had my third trimester eye screening and have been told I have 'moderate' stages of retinopathy in my right eye. I have had pre-proliferative...

Retinopathy in pregnancy]]> 1 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 21:18:32 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/how-long-to-take-folic-acid.122822/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/how-long-to-take-folic-acid.122822/ invalid@example.com (Catherine4188) Catherine4188
Just wanted to know how long we are advised to take the 5mg of folic acid once pregnant? Most websites say until you are 12 weeks. Is this right?]]> 4 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:54:22 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hello-again.121814/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hello-again.121814/ invalid@example.com (Tweety88) Tweety88
I was previously here under 'sarahkylie88' but I forgot my password and the email linked to that username no longer works. I think because I was inactive it automatically signed me out!!

I'm a type one diabetic and have been for almost 20 years! As some of you know I had my son, Arlo; last year he was born at 27 weeks and lived for 6 weeks. [emoji174]

All of my complications were non diabetes related and were possibly genetic (although so extremely rare that...

Hello again]]> 5 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:35:35 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/finding-meeting-targets-a-challenge-please-help.121089/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/finding-meeting-targets-a-challenge-please-help.121089/ invalid@example.com (Catherine4188) Catherine4188
I am currently 8 weeks pregnant and I'm seeing a weird trend this last 7 days as I have a Libre. My evening readings after tea seem to stay within target for the hour or 2 after eating and then slowly climb. I'm going to bed with readings of 6-8mmol instead of 5s from a week or so ago. I've adjusted my ratio from 0.4 per 10g to 0.7 per 10g and it's making no difference. Over night I always come down to 4s so my dose must be correct but I don't understand the slow climb.

Also...

Finding meeting targets a challenge, please help.]]> 16 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:58:22 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-to-insulin-loneworking-question.121953/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-to-insulin-loneworking-question.121953/ invalid@example.com (sugar-rush123) sugar-rush123
At work its quite difficult right now and we are short staffed which means ive been rota'd on to do extra late shifts (i dont have a choice it seems).

Problem is ive just been put on novorapid this past week and if im at work alone im really worried if something were to happen.(last week i was vomiting at home and it happened so quick the hypo- i felt so dizzy but my husband helped me). An example is my colleague leaves around 5.30 and im in til 10pm and i cant really leave my...

New to insulin - loneworking question]]> 9 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 20:07:40 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/worried-about-high-levels.122362/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/worried-about-high-levels.122362/ invalid@example.com (sugar-rush123) sugar-rush123 9.1 before dinner now and hungry]]> 7 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:40:37 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/severe-rethinopathy-and-pregnancy.122232/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/severe-rethinopathy-and-pregnancy.122232/ invalid@example.com (sarahm723) sarahm723
Severe rethinopathy and pregnancy]]> 6 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:38:29 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/ala-in-pregnancy.122100/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/ala-in-pregnancy.122100/ invalid@example.com (Kateyo) Kateyo
I've been reading up on Alpha Lipoic Acid and its benefits for diabetes. I was wondering if anyone took this and whether it was safe to take during pregnancy? (I'm not pregnant yet but am ttc). I've left my DSN a message about it but wondered if anyone had any experience of it. I did end up with BR after my last pregnancy (whether that was down to pregnancy or just unlucky and length of time with diabetes I don't know!) and I thought if this might help relieve some stress on my eyes...

ALA in pregnancy]]> 5 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 08:04:24 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-baby-struggling-with-blood-sugars.121781/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-baby-struggling-with-blood-sugars.121781/ invalid@example.com (Serenede) Serenede
Firstly to let you know i had a baby boy on the 18th May weighing 8lb, he didnt have any problems with his blood sugars after the birth and I Breastfed him for 10 days but found it all very difficult so have been expressing and giving some formula. My question is that I am really struggling with the lack of sleep and being up and down all night that my blood sugars are all over the place. Having previously had excellent control i Am finding this difficult and dont know if there is...

New baby-struggling with blood sugars]]> 8 Sun, 11 Jun 2017 20:44:46 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/work-in-a-factory-when-is-the-standard-time-for-light-duties-to-start.121974/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/work-in-a-factory-when-is-the-standard-time-for-light-duties-to-start.121974/ invalid@example.com (Emily1710) Emily1710 1 Sat, 10 Jun 2017 15:08:14 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/broody.121529/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/broody.121529/ invalid@example.com (Trace D) Trace D 2 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:15:18 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/induction-or-c-section-how-did-you-choose.121468/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/induction-or-c-section-how-did-you-choose.121468/ invalid@example.com (Scarlet10) Scarlet10 I am currently 28 weeks pregnant. Everything has been good so far (touch wood)
My consultant has said we will discuss a birth plan at 32 weeks but has always said I won't be left till 38 weeks due to being on medication for blood pressure and type one.
My question to you is how did you choose between induction or c section and what factors made you choose what you did?
I think I want a c section, as I don't want to be left for days trying to bring on labour at 37...

Induction or c section how did you choose?]]> 15 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 12:31:33 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/when-did-you-get-your-first-scan.120664/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/when-did-you-get-your-first-scan.120664/ invalid@example.com (Catherine4188) Catherine4188
I just wanted to ask when you all received your first scan? I ask because I've read on the NICE website and heard from other T1s that they got a scan at 8 weeks but I've been told I won't get one until 12 weeks.

Thanks for any replies.]]> 9 Mon, 29 May 2017 16:15:40 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1-diabetic-and-pregnant.121161/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1-diabetic-and-pregnant.121161/ invalid@example.com (Sarah_Garside_) Sarah_Garside_ I've now been given very strict parameters for my BM and struggling. I just wondered if anyone else had been there and if they could offer any tips or advice please?!]]> 5 Tue, 23 May 2017 22:33:29 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/when-were-you-given-induction-date-please.120545/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/when-were-you-given-induction-date-please.120545/ invalid@example.com (Tilly_S) Tilly_S I meet new team tomorrow I have no idea on their rules for induction for type one ...
I'm really hoping they also agree to induction at 37 weeks ....
I'm 34 weeks on Wednesday this week ... so even though it's the first time meeting them ... it's all a bit rushed as they didn't send me an appointment till now ! They've...

When were you given induction date please ?]]> 18