Recent Content by HayleyS

Any thoughts on using CGMs when trying to conceive. Has anyone read any evidence that they’re harmful when trying to conceive?

I think prolonged sugars over 7.5 aren’t too good but everyone is different. My book says the odd high won’t cause any damage x

I’ve just read in my diabetes in pregnancy book that the odd high won’t do any harm, but highs over a longer period will. Hopefully yours aren’t being too naughty x

Hello, I’ve just found I’m pregnant! So excited but really, really worried too. I’m type 2 and usually have really good control of my sugars. On waking they are between 4.5 and 5.5 and two hours after eating are 7.5 or under. I’ve had three highs since getting pregnant. Two 8s and one 11...

Hello - how do I find the pregnancy sub forum please? I’m new here and a bit lost. Thanks

i am 5 weeks pregnant (yay) and have had three spikes in my blood sugar over the last two weeks. On waking I’m usually around the 4-5 mark. Two hours after food between 6-7. My specialist is very happy with that but in the last two weeks it’s gone up to 11 once (I had a bump of extra insulin...