I thought others might be interested to see a few studies I came across that I found helpful and affirming.
Pregnancy and Diabetes: How Women Handle the Changes
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595250/
"In the research presented here, pregnant, diabetic women's experiences of dealing with life circumstances are summarized as a construct of duality: “to master or to be enslaved.”
I found this study really affirming in my first few weeks when I was really stressed and anxiety ridden. I thought others might relate or might appreciate seeing how some other stressed out mama's to be have felt.
Declining Insulin Requirement in the Late First Trimester of Diabetic Pregnancy
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11423491
It seems like most of us were told an early sign of pregnancy would be dropping sugars, but lots of folks I've talked to and my own experience was first a spike in all my numbers, and the drops didn't start until week 7-8 (again at week 9, and week 11-12). I'm still in the dropped phase at 13 weeks.
This study was nice because it reflected my own experience a lot more. They found a mean 18% increase in weeks 3-7, and a 9% decrease in weeks 7-15. So I expect my rates will start to rise in the next two weeks or so. This isn't a new study (2001) so I wish more doctors would talk about a possible increase early on but all I ever heard in person and online was to expect a drop right away - and of course every one is different.
Psychosocial Issues of Women with Type 1 Diabetes Transitioning to Motherhood: A Structured Literature Review
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/13/218
"Women with type 1 diabetes experience a variety of psychosocial issues in their transition to motherhood: increased levels of anxiety, diabetes-related distress, guilt, a sense of disconnectedness from health professionals, and a focus on medicalisation of pregnancy rather than the positive transition to motherhood. A trusting relationship with health professionals, sharing experiences with other women with diabetes, active social support, shared decision and responsibilities for diabetes management assisted the women to make a positive transition. Health professionals can promote a positive transition to motherhood by proactively supporting women with T1DM in informed decision-making, by facilitating communication within the healthcare team and co-ordinating care for women with type 1 diabetes transitioning to motherhood."
Rather common sense stuff in this one, but I think highlights why forums like this one are so important. It's nice to be able to read about other people who can relate at least somewhat to my own experience and I'm so grateful we live in the information age for reasons like this.
Pregnancy and Diabetes: How Women Handle the Changes
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595250/
"In the research presented here, pregnant, diabetic women's experiences of dealing with life circumstances are summarized as a construct of duality: “to master or to be enslaved.”
I found this study really affirming in my first few weeks when I was really stressed and anxiety ridden. I thought others might relate or might appreciate seeing how some other stressed out mama's to be have felt.
Declining Insulin Requirement in the Late First Trimester of Diabetic Pregnancy
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11423491
It seems like most of us were told an early sign of pregnancy would be dropping sugars, but lots of folks I've talked to and my own experience was first a spike in all my numbers, and the drops didn't start until week 7-8 (again at week 9, and week 11-12). I'm still in the dropped phase at 13 weeks.
This study was nice because it reflected my own experience a lot more. They found a mean 18% increase in weeks 3-7, and a 9% decrease in weeks 7-15. So I expect my rates will start to rise in the next two weeks or so. This isn't a new study (2001) so I wish more doctors would talk about a possible increase early on but all I ever heard in person and online was to expect a drop right away - and of course every one is different.
Psychosocial Issues of Women with Type 1 Diabetes Transitioning to Motherhood: A Structured Literature Review
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/13/218
"Women with type 1 diabetes experience a variety of psychosocial issues in their transition to motherhood: increased levels of anxiety, diabetes-related distress, guilt, a sense of disconnectedness from health professionals, and a focus on medicalisation of pregnancy rather than the positive transition to motherhood. A trusting relationship with health professionals, sharing experiences with other women with diabetes, active social support, shared decision and responsibilities for diabetes management assisted the women to make a positive transition. Health professionals can promote a positive transition to motherhood by proactively supporting women with T1DM in informed decision-making, by facilitating communication within the healthcare team and co-ordinating care for women with type 1 diabetes transitioning to motherhood."
Rather common sense stuff in this one, but I think highlights why forums like this one are so important. It's nice to be able to read about other people who can relate at least somewhat to my own experience and I'm so grateful we live in the information age for reasons like this.
