Exhausted by my fluctuations in glucose levels

Hi there,

I can understand your worry. We have other members here who have become pregnant, so I am sure they will be along to offer support

Perhaps you could look into the low carb lifestyle? If you look here
https://www.dietdoctor.com/member/interviews/fox-2
there are various interviews regarding foods whilst pregnant .
That website dietdoctor.com, is one that many of us subscribe to as we have found its advice to be very good for us.


Obviously when pregnant one is not looking to lose weight, however getting the right nutrition is key. Nutrient dense foods - meat, fish, eggs,nuts, seeds, and a great varietyof vegetables then to be much more nutrient dense foods than the processed wheat, flour sugar foods in the general diet. As such if you focus on eating good quality " real" foods , you will be providing a great environment for your pregnancy.

Good luck and welcome !

Firstly congratulations on your pregnancy!

I am type 1 but as you're on insulin I am guessing your treatment is similar.

Just a few questions. Do you carb count and know your insulin to carb ratio? Do you use an insulin correction factor? (So if you're above target, you take 1 unit of insulin to drop your bg level by x amount?) Just wanted to check as when you said you injected 10 units etc when your bg wouldn't come down, I wondered if you're using a correction factor or just injecting what you think should work.

Insulin requirements usually increase in pregnancy but I am not sure they would have already at 11 weeks. I think that happens in 2nd trimester but it's worth asking your dsn.

I wouldn't worry yourself with cutting out carbs etc during your pregnancy. Moderation is fine but carbs are also important for growing baby. I think what is more important is that you make sure to bolus with novorapid 30-45 mins before eating carbs unless you are hypo. That will help the post meal spike.

And I would ask your dsn for some help with checking your insulin carb ratio and your correction factor. Have you ever been on a dafne course? That could help too.

Any novorapid you inject continues to lower your blood glucose for around 4 hours. So that is something to bare in mind when you notice a post meal rise and want to give more insulin. Ask yourself how long it was since you injected. And resist the urge to give more if it has only been a couple of hours unless your dsn has advised you do.

I hope you can get further support from your dsn/specialist midwife. I empathise it is not easy being pregnant with diabetes. You are doing your best so try not to get stressed. I know that can be hard, but your blood sugars could be much much worse. You are doing a good job! Just keep testing it will be worth it when your little one arrives. That's what I keep telling myself haha!

Perhaps it is time to have a talk with your partner about finances.
You need to eat properly - if his children are adult they do not need to be given treats whilst you are struggling to pay the bills and buy food. I think that you deserve 100percent support in your situation, and as little stress as possible. I hope that all goes well for you.