Recent Content by BettyCat

Thank you @azure! I was given lots of good advice here. I haven't been away completely- I'm a bit of a stalker. I'm glad I'm being tested for Type 1 too. I have no significant risk factors for GD, so I think that's the primary reason. I'll know soon anyway! :)

Oh poor thing! How far along is she? I'm not sure how accurate growth scans are though. So many times I've heard of them being way out. It is a worry giving birth to a bigger baby, but I'm guessing they'll also be extra cautious with it? I hear a lot about babies who are born bigger-than-average...

Hi all! Been a while but back with an update. So the consultant took me off the metformin immediately. I don't know why I was so worried! She prescribed 4 units of Humulin every night before bed and gave me some NovoRapid to put in my fridge just in case she needed to advise me to take it over...

I could happily reduce my carbs further. I've been a vegetable fiend my whole life! I'm under the impression that removing carbs altogether is a bad thing? That's the whole reason I haven't. I've just been told not to, especially since I'm pregnant. I just try to spread my carbs out and have a...

Thank you so much Ann1982! I hate that you've been through it too but I'm glad you can empathise. I'll definitely call tomorrow! Aaah that's such a good point Squire Fulwood! Thank you! Resurgam, that's so scary! Falling I mean. I haven't done that. I'm scared it could happen though. I feel...

Hi all! Newbie here. Had a browse, thought I'd post. I'm 19w4d and was diagnosed with GD at 17w5d after glycosuria at 16w1d. Midwives and doctors are very concerned as I'm so early on. I haven't been able to control my bloods by diet and exercise at all, and started metformin this past Tuesday...