6 weeks pregnant with Type 2

[Pixelle]

Hello,
I've just discovered I'm pregnant, around 6 weeks. I'm 36 with no other health concerns, except type 2.

I had GDM in my first pregnancy and ended up on insulin as no amount of diet control had any effect on my blood sugars. I had a healthy baby weighing 7lb 1oz in November 2010.

I was then diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in October 2014. I didn't have a good experience with my diabetes care so I stopped making appointments (except eye ones) and managed it myself.

Since then I've had my times of being uncontrolled but also times of being strict.

I started lchf in February and it was amazing. My blood sugars were within normal ranges all day, every day for the first time in a while.

I had a little blip of 2 weeks but didn't go massively over board. It was then that I conceived.

For the past 2 weeks I've been back on lchf and my blood sugar is back within normal ranges... Though slightly higher than they were.

I've just started taking Seven Seas pregnancy vitamins, including folic acid but I'm aware I'll need the higher dose.

I'm going to book an appointment with the gp when they reopen on Tuesday.

The thing is, I'm really, really scared. I know the first 12 weeks especially, are vital to have blood sugars under control. I've also been reading a lot and scaring myself silly.

I'm worried the gp will be horrible to me (my last trip to the gp, unconnected to diabetes wasn't very pleasant with the way she spoke to me) and I'm very anxious.

I realise being pregnant isn't an ideal medical situation but I don't need telling off, I need help to stabilise my bs and to stop the constant worry.

I think they'll offer me metformin to start with, like last time, but it had no effect at all and made me very poorly. Can I refuse that and go to straight to insulin? I know as my pregnancy progresses my bs will creep up, even when trying to stay in control as that happened last time. I ended up barely eating anything as I was so scared of harming my baby.

Sorry this is so long!
I guess I just need some reassurance that by controlling my bs now, even if it should have been done before, is better than being totally uncontrolled.

Does anyone have any positive experiences they can give, please?

 

[Jaylee]

Hi,

Being a guy I have very little experience on this...

But I will tag in some folk who hopefully can tag in others online to help?
@catapillar @Winnie53 @azure (though to be fair Azure is on a break right now.)

Congratulations by the way!

 

[catapillar]

Congratulations on the pregnancy @Pixelle

It sounds like youre doing great with your diabetic control. Don't let a "little blip" of control overly worry you, you won't be the only one. I'm not a mother so can't give you the reassuring stories you are looking for but I'm sure others will be along. I

 

[joanne75]

Hello,
I've just discovered I'm pregnant, around 6 weeks. I'm 36 with no other health concerns, except type 2.

I had GDM in my first pregnancy and ended up on insulin as no amount of diet control had any effect on my blood sugars. I had a healthy baby weighing 7lb 1oz in November 2010.

I was then diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in October 2014. I didn't have a good experience with my diabetes care so I stopped making appointments (except eye ones) and managed it myself.

Since then I've had my times of being uncontrolled but also times of being strict.

I started lchf in February and it was amazing. My blood sugars were within normal ranges all day, every day for the first time in a while.

I had a little blip of 2 weeks but didn't go massively over board. It was then that I conceived.

For the past 2 weeks I've been back on lchf and my blood sugar is back within normal ranges... Though slightly higher than they were.

I've just started taking Seven Seas pregnancy vitamins, including folic acid but I'm aware I'll need the higher dose.

I'm going to book an appointment with the gp when they reopen on Tuesday.

The thing is, I'm really, really scared. I know the first 12 weeks especially, are vital to have blood sugars under control. I've also been reading a lot and scaring myself silly.

I'm worried the gp will be horrible to me (my last trip to the gp, unconnected to diabetes wasn't very pleasant with the way she spoke to me) and I'm very anxious.

I realise being pregnant isn't an ideal medical situation but I don't need telling off, I need help to stabilise my bs and to stop the constant worry.

I think they'll offer me metformin to start with, like last time, but it had no effect at all and made me very poorly. Can I refuse that and go to straight to insulin? I know as my pregnancy progresses my bs will creep up, even when trying to stay in control as that happened last time. I ended up barely eating anything as I was so scared of harming my baby.

Sorry this is so long!
I guess I just need some reassurance that by controlling my bs now, even if it should have been done before, is better than being totally uncontrolled.

Does anyone have any positive experiences they can give, please?

Hi congrats on your pregnancy, I am not type 2 but type 1, I fell pregnant in 2015 and my control at the time wasn't great think it was about 74 but I soon got it down I wouldn't worry yourself, try and get an app with a different GP if u feel uneasy and I assume they will refer you to ur local hospital to attend ante natal/diabetic clinic which should be a joint clinic for diabetics that are pregnant, how exciting for you everything will work out just fine all the best with your pregnancy x

 

[Freema]

Hello,
I've just discovered I'm pregnant, around 6 weeks. I'm 36 with no other health concerns, except type 2.

I had GDM in my first pregnancy and ended up on insulin as no amount of diet control had any effect on my blood sugars. I had a healthy baby weighing 7lb 1oz in November 2010.

I was then diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in October 2014. I didn't have a good experience with my diabetes care so I stopped making appointments (except eye ones) and managed it myself.

Since then I've had my times of being uncontrolled but also times of being strict.

I started lchf in February and it was amazing. My blood sugars were within normal ranges all day, every day for the first time in a while.

I had a little blip of 2 weeks but didn't go massively over board. It was then that I conceived.

For the past 2 weeks I've been back on lchf and my blood sugar is back within normal ranges... Though slightly higher than they were.

I've just started taking Seven Seas pregnancy vitamins, including folic acid but I'm aware I'll need the higher dose.

I'm going to book an appointment with the gp when they reopen on Tuesday.

The thing is, I'm really, really scared. I know the first 12 weeks especially, are vital to have blood sugars under control. I've also been reading a lot and scaring myself silly.

I'm worried the gp will be horrible to me (my last trip to the gp, unconnected to diabetes wasn't very pleasant with the way she spoke to me) and I'm very anxious.

I realise being pregnant isn't an ideal medical situation but I don't need telling off, I need help to stabilise my bs and to stop the constant worry.

I think they'll offer me metformin to start with, like last time, but it had no effect at all and made me very poorly. Can I refuse that and go to straight to insulin? I know as my pregnancy progresses my bs will creep up, even when trying to stay in control as that happened last time. I ended up barely eating anything as I was so scared of harming my baby.

Sorry this is so long!
I guess I just need some reassurance that by controlling my bs now, even if it should have been done before, is better than being totally uncontrolled.

Does anyone have any positive experiences they can give, please?

CONGRATULATION this is wonderful news... don´t worry so much, maybe your GP had a bad day, you have gained control over you diabetes , which I guess means your levels are normal now like under 5.5 in average... this is what they want you to be, remember to enjoy your pregnancy and do not stress too much... good luck with is and your comming little baby.. if you just keep your numbers down and eat in a relatively healthy way and move a little every day, what more can you do...

 

[Pixelle]

Thank you so much for the replies

I've got an appointment to see the GP next Tuesday - that's the earliest they have as it's not an emergency - It feels like one to me though!

My morning readings are around 9 - 10 mmol, I'm not sure why this is as I have fairly good control the rest of the time, mainly because I'm living on chicken, ham and lettuce lol. Only until I get to see someone and hopefully get some help.

 

[Resurgam]

Nutritionally lettuce isn't the best choice - I lived on mixed salad - the premixed bags, as there is a range of plants in them.
I added coleslaw made with olive oil based mayonnaise. Don't be afraid of fats - your babies brain and nervous system are made of fat - so is your own for that matter, but you need to eat the right stuff. Hopefully you can get what you need to assist in keeping good BG levels. I ate low carb foods, but not restricted all through my first pregnancy and everything went wonderfully.

 

[azure]

Hello,
I've just discovered I'm pregnant, around 6 weeks. I'm 36 with no other health concerns, except type 2.

I had GDM in my first pregnancy and ended up on insulin as no amount of diet control had any effect on my blood sugars. I had a healthy baby weighing 7lb 1oz in November 2010.

I was then diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in October 2014. I didn't have a good experience with my diabetes care so I stopped making appointments (except eye ones) and managed it myself.

Since then I've had my times of being uncontrolled but also times of being strict.

I started lchf in February and it was amazing. My blood sugars were within normal ranges all day, every day for the first time in a while.

I had a little blip of 2 weeks but didn't go massively over board. It was then that I conceived.

For the past 2 weeks I've been back on lchf and my blood sugar is back within normal ranges... Though slightly higher than they were.

I've just started taking Seven Seas pregnancy vitamins, including folic acid but I'm aware I'll need the higher dose.

I'm going to book an appointment with the gp when they reopen on Tuesday.

The thing is, I'm really, really scared. I know the first 12 weeks especially, are vital to have blood sugars under control. I've also been reading a lot and scaring myself silly.

I'm worried the gp will be horrible to me (my last trip to the gp, unconnected to diabetes wasn't very pleasant with the way she spoke to me) and I'm very anxious.

I realise being pregnant isn't an ideal medical situation but I don't need telling off, I need help to stabilise my bs and to stop the constant worry.

I think they'll offer me metformin to start with, like last time, but it had no effect at all and made me very poorly. Can I refuse that and go to straight to insulin? I know as my pregnancy progresses my bs will creep up, even when trying to stay in control as that happened last time. I ended up barely eating anything as I was so scared of harming my baby.

Sorry this is so long!
I guess I just need some reassurance that by controlling my bs now, even if it should have been done before, is better than being totally uncontrolled.

Does anyone have any positive experiences they can give, please?

Excuse the quick reply - on borrowed broadband.

Firstly - don't panic. Remember you're not alone : )

Get a referral to a specialist diabetic pregnancy clinic. They're fantastic and should be extremely helpful and put your mind at rest : )

Ask about going straight onto insulin. It does make control much easier.

Be wary of going too low carb as carbs as necessary for a healthy pregnancy and for breastfeeding. Insuoin should help you eat well for you and baby : )

Finally - congratulations : ) Do read the many positive stories here. A diabetic pregnancy is more work, but perfectly do-able : )

Please keep us updated. XX