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So sorry about your loss. High HBA1c has been linked to miscarriage and cardiac issues with baby. As suggested a review in pre-conception clinic will be recommended before you conceive to optimise HBA1c before conceiving. Get referral from your GP

Really goog news, glad its working for you!

Well done, amazing progress!

@missy1967 Did you have to change meds? I am asking because I have had to increase my Victosa to 1.8mg from 1.2mg due to suddenly high fasting BGs. I have been on it since 2019, although d/c for a short while in 2020. But been back on it since 2021. I have heard some people suggesting changing...

You can try some low-carb bread. I eat low-carb wrap with 4g of carb per wrap, I eat this with eggs or tuna/mayo or avocado/shrimp. I only get the expected 1-2 unit rise. Even when I have two wraps it's fine. Make sure u are also eating enough though, fats and proteins to replace the low carb...

I have not used Ozempic but I have been on Victosa for a few years. Work brilliantly for me. Nausea and vomiting were bad the first 3wks but now nothing. I have been using med since 2019 - discontinued for a short while, as HBA1C improved a lot. But I have been back on it since 2021. The only...

I don't think you purchase without prescription in UK or Ireland

The easiest way to reduce insulin needs is to reduce carb intake, exercise can help as well. I tried this in my second pregnancy by restricting carbs to 100g. My dietician was in support by the way. I now eat less than 50g of carbs, most days 20-30g If I eat 100g or more, then I will need...

Have you considered switching to another GLP-1 agonist There are a lot of other meds in this category other than Ozempic. I am on Victosa which is a daily injection, but there are others like Trulicity, Bydureon I have had success with Victosa and considering changing to Trulicity as a weekly...

Hi, I just wondering if there is anyone that has had success cycling GLP-1 agonists. My background I was diagnosed with GDM at 24 weeks with my 1st pregnancy, 16 years ago. I was under 30yrs and slim at the time, managed with insulin. Although I gained a lot of weight during that pregnancy. My...

In pregnancy, only metformin and insulin are safe for the baby. I don't know where u are based, but pump in pregnancy is only for type 1 DM in Ireland. Unfortunately, none of the GLP-1 agonists is known to be safe in pregnancy. In fact, you are advised not to conceive while on these medications...

Hi, just wondering if there is any GD who have chosen to use insulin over glucophage. if there is, why?

Hello, I just want to find out if someone as experienced this. I am pregnant with baby number 2 I was diagnosed with GDM in 1st preganncy age 25yrs BMI 24 - UK SIZE 8/10 pre pregnancy, was diagnosed at 22 weeks, and commenced on insulin at 24wks. 6 weeks post partum GTT was missed by myself -...