#pregnancy #type1diabetes #type1diabetespregnancy

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    Birth stories

    Hi, I’m currently 20 weeks pregnant and type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump (control IQ) and Dexcom G6. I always thought I’d have to have a c-section being diabetic but after a recent trip to the obstetrician I understand this isn’t the case. They’ve spoken about an induction from 37 weeks...
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    Low HCG levels

    Hi! Does anyone know if diabetes and insulin can cause low levels of hcg in a blood test very early on in the pregnancy? I have heard that type one diabetics who are taking insulin have lower hcg levels in the first trimester than those without T1D. Is this true?
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    Pregnancy/ trying to conceive type 1 diabetes

    Hi everyone, I guess I’m looking for advice and insight into trying to conceive/ pregnancy with type 1 diabetes. I’ve only been diagnosed just over 2 years and have a nearly 3 year old daughter, so diabetes and pregnancy is going to be a new challenge when it happens. I had my Mirena coil out...