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Hi 4lgd to add to what Azure said I was told diabetics are at higher risk of still birth or other complications so once baby is full term (37 weeks) there is no reason to leave baby and longer they do higher the risk becomes! Also diabetics tend to have bigger babies (hence growth scans) but...

Hi Erin not sure about the RH but in regards to lows I've always been advised anything below 4 is low and in regards to driving the DVLA say your bloods should not be below 5 so sugars in the 2's is definitely low! I wouldn't worry too much about resistance as everyone seems to be different...

Hi Claire, I was induced in Jan at 38 weeks. I was induced at 2pm on the Monday and contractions started at 5pm - they were small at first like period pains didn't really start to intensify until the following day! Once in active labour I was put on a sliding scale which was actually a blessing...

Yes as diabetics we are at higher risk of pre eclampsia - I was advised to take 75mg of baby aspirin from week 13 xxx

Try not to worry too much! The estimated size of baby at my 36 week growth scan was 6lbs 10oz but when I had him 12 days later he weighed 9lbs! It really is just an estimate it's not always accurate! xxx

Congratulations! If your breastfeeding make sure to have something to treat hypos close to hand as I found I get hypoing whilst feeding! Also although advised to go back to pre pregnancy ratios I actually had to reduce both my fast acting and background insulin doses as I was still hypoing! Good...

Congratulations! Glad to hear you are both doing well! xxx

Hi katieeeb welcome to the forum! It's worrying that they say they won't monitor you until 12 weeks! As soon as I fell pregnant o started having weekly calls with the diabetic midwife where I would give her all my blood sugar readings for the prev week and then we would discuss if we thought any...

Thanks ladies wasn't sure if they would have any effect on my milk! Can't believe how little insulin I require at the moment! And I'm still hypoing when feeding lol! x

Good luck for tomorrow hope all goes well! xxx

Hi Ladies, I remember a lot of you mentioning suffering from hypos whilst breast feeding and was just wondering if it was still OK to use dextrose tabs to correct these? xxx

Oh wow congratulations! That scan pic is amazing so clear! xxx

We are doing really well thank you! Can't imagine him not being here now! How are you and Lucas? xxx

It went really well my body responded well to the induction and I had him the following afternoon! I was only actually in active labour for 4 hrs! Had a sliding scale which was a godsend and blood sugars stayed stable throughout! Charlie's blood sugars were a bit low when he was born do they...

I had a natural birth after being induced! No complications! x

Baby Charlie arrived safely on Tuesday evening at 5:30pm weighing a whopping 9lbs! xxx

Thanks everyone! Really appreciate everyone's advice and support! Will keep you all posted! xxx

Yes I am being induced on Monday! Nervous but excited to finally meet him! xxx

Hi Elliebug I am currently 37+5 and my hypos have started to increase since 34 weeks - apparently this is quite common in later pregnancy due to change in hormones! Just need to be careful - it can also be a sign placenta is failing! I found best way to prevent these is to have a small snack...

Thanks ladies all really helpful! xxx