Hi All,
Just wondered if anyone has any advice regarding T1 diabetes and pregnancy?
I've been diabetic for almost 28 years (I'm currently 29) with various levels of control. Over the past few years, my A1cs have been as low as 5.2 and as high as 11.0 (to be honest - most have been on the higher side). My last kidney test (6 months ago) was all ok, but I do have mild-moderate non-proliferative retinopathy (I go for a scan every 3-6 months, and sometimes they say it is mild, and other times moderate, and then back to mild!).
I know someone who has diabetes for as long as I did, and died after her second pregnancy (she delivered at 24.6 weeks!!) - and so currently that is my only experience.
Basically, I'm pretty sure I could have a successful pregnancy, but am more worried about the long term effect - it's not just about me, it's about making sure a baby will have a healthy Mom for years.
Does anyone have any advice, thoughts, opinions or experience with this?
Thanks in advance!
Just wondered if anyone has any advice regarding T1 diabetes and pregnancy?
I've been diabetic for almost 28 years (I'm currently 29) with various levels of control. Over the past few years, my A1cs have been as low as 5.2 and as high as 11.0 (to be honest - most have been on the higher side). My last kidney test (6 months ago) was all ok, but I do have mild-moderate non-proliferative retinopathy (I go for a scan every 3-6 months, and sometimes they say it is mild, and other times moderate, and then back to mild!).
I know someone who has diabetes for as long as I did, and died after her second pregnancy (she delivered at 24.6 weeks!!) - and so currently that is my only experience.
Basically, I'm pretty sure I could have a successful pregnancy, but am more worried about the long term effect - it's not just about me, it's about making sure a baby will have a healthy Mom for years.
Does anyone have any advice, thoughts, opinions or experience with this?
Thanks in advance!