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@4lgd

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This is far more rant than looking for advice. Finding the whole diabetes management thing exhausting just now. I am permanently chasing highs and causing hypos. Yesterday between midnight and 5pm I had done 18 blood tests!! Need to take a step back and go back to basics, but just getting so tired by it all I am finding it difficult to think straight. I've at least done step 1 and am letting my husband help out a bit.

Summary: pregnancy+diabetes=exhausting + very stressful

(trying not to think about management when there is a new born involved!!)
 
@4lgd How many weeks are you now? It's pretty normal to have to do corrections and test loads as you get further on.

Do make use of your DSN if it's getting to you. A clear head can often see the answer.

Don't worry too much about diabetes management with a newborn. Things go back to normal insulin needs-wise and often you need less insulin than pre-pregnancy. There are tips here when you get to that stage, but don't worry for now.

Keep going. It sounds like you're really working hard at keeping good control. That's brilliant :)
 
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@4lgd How many weeks are you now? It's pretty normal to have to do corrections and test loads as you get further on.

Do make use of your DSN if it's getting to you. A clear head can often see the answer.

Don't worry too much about diabetes management with a newborn. Things go back to normal insulin needs-wise and often you need less insulin than pre-pregnancy. There are tips here when you get to that stage, but don't worry for now.

Keep going. It sounds like you're really working hard at keeping good control. That's brilliant :)
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Thanks for your kind words. I am 31 weeks. Spoke with my DSN, the thing is I do know what to do, but it was nice to hear her tell me that all the same. Just need to keep going!
 
The last few weeks are hard @4lgd Then just as you get into the swing of dealing with the insulin resistance, it'll be time to give birth!

I've never been on particularly high doses of insulin when not pregnant, but during pregnancy my basal almost tripled, and my ratios changed enormously eg my evening meal went from 1:11 to 1:4.

I tended to stick to 'safe' meals most days in the very last weeks. On days I was particularly tired, that made it easier.

Not long to go now! Enjoy the last few weeks :)
 
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