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- Type of diabetes
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- Insulin
Hello
I'm new to this forum, and wanted to hear some experiences from others already going through or gone through gestational diabetes with uncontrolled sugars, I'd like to be as prepared as I can for any possible outcome.
I'm 24 weeks, and was diagnosed at 17 weeks. Diet didn't work, despite being strict, I started on metformin 500mg twice a day, then doubled that a week later, and with sugars still not controlled, including high fasting readings, I've been on insulin for about 10 days, and already had that dose increased. My long lasting before bed (levimir) is now 2 units and fast acting (novorapid) is now 3 units before breakfast.
I am pretty consistent in breakfast choice with 2 slices of wholemeal toast (ensuring brands where the sugars per slice are as low as possible), what is confusing me, is that some days my readings are within tolerance and days like today I had 8.4 by eating the same thing.
My scan last week shows baby's tummy is already at 97th percent on the chart and midwife says we cannot let it get any bigger.
I'm currently overwieght, and was when I became pregnant, and despite a difficult first trimester where I ate more than I ever have in my life, during second trimester I've controled my weight so I've actually lost 3lb and not at all gained. Overall gain is now around 6-7lbs for pregnancy so far.
I'm worried that if I eat any less I will lose more weight which I'm not sure is ideal, and also I'll just be too hungry.
I'm also starting to now get concerned about the impact on my baby, and would welcome to hear any stories about anyone being in a similar situation and what happened next?
Thanks
I'm new to this forum, and wanted to hear some experiences from others already going through or gone through gestational diabetes with uncontrolled sugars, I'd like to be as prepared as I can for any possible outcome.
I'm 24 weeks, and was diagnosed at 17 weeks. Diet didn't work, despite being strict, I started on metformin 500mg twice a day, then doubled that a week later, and with sugars still not controlled, including high fasting readings, I've been on insulin for about 10 days, and already had that dose increased. My long lasting before bed (levimir) is now 2 units and fast acting (novorapid) is now 3 units before breakfast.
I am pretty consistent in breakfast choice with 2 slices of wholemeal toast (ensuring brands where the sugars per slice are as low as possible), what is confusing me, is that some days my readings are within tolerance and days like today I had 8.4 by eating the same thing.
My scan last week shows baby's tummy is already at 97th percent on the chart and midwife says we cannot let it get any bigger.
I'm currently overwieght, and was when I became pregnant, and despite a difficult first trimester where I ate more than I ever have in my life, during second trimester I've controled my weight so I've actually lost 3lb and not at all gained. Overall gain is now around 6-7lbs for pregnancy so far.
I'm worried that if I eat any less I will lose more weight which I'm not sure is ideal, and also I'll just be too hungry.
I'm also starting to now get concerned about the impact on my baby, and would welcome to hear any stories about anyone being in a similar situation and what happened next?
Thanks