High blood sugars in first few weeks of unknown pregnancy

Hi Cidem89
welcome to the forum
I can't actually help on this one but am bumping the post and am tagging some lovely ladies who should be able to offer some support.
@azure , @tigger ,

do keep us updated on how things go !! Congratulations too !!

Hi @Cidem89

Congratulations! First of all, don't panic! It's not unusual for women to not find out they're pregnant for a few weeks, and not every pregnancy is planned, even diabetic ones. The most important thing is that you're working hard now to keep good control - well done It's hard work, but it's worth it!

My pregnancy was planned, but I had highs at the beginning and a number of spikes after meals. But I had a perfect little boy a few months ago No woman can have perfect sugars throughout pregnancy as things change due to insulin resistance as the pregnancy progresses.

Have you got an appointment for the diabetes antenatal clinic? Have you spoken to your DSN? One thing that's important to do is to take a high dose of folic acid. This has to be prescribed. Your GP would probably be able to sort that for you if you have to wait to see a consultant. I'd get that done as soon as possible so you can start taking it if you're not already.

Keep up with what you're doing - testing lots and correcting if necessary. It sounds like you're on top of your diabetes Also, have a read of the JDRF sticky at the top of this forum.

You're doing fine - keep those sugars in range, eat well, keep hydrated, rest and relax

He was my 3rd baby He was born at 37 weeks and weighed 6lb 1oz.

I'm pleased you're already taking the folic acid. That high dose can help prevent birth defects so that's a huge help

During my pregnancy, I saw the community midwife like every other pregnant woman but I also saw a special team at my local,hospital. This team was because I have diabetes and, as far as I know, every woman with diabetes should have such a team. Can you phone your local diabetic centre or a DSN at your hospital? When I phoned them when I discovered I was pregnant, I saw them in a few days. Your GP doesn't have to call them. You should be able to phone and they should add you to their special clinic. That way you get extra help and advice. I found my team really helpful.

Yep, it's completely normal to feel extremely tired in pregnancy! All you can do is rest as much as you can. The tiredness does improve in the second trimester though. Feeling extra-hungry is normal too, and you may fancy carby things that you wouldn't normally eat, which makes it hard when you have diabetes. I found eating regularly helped my morning sickness. I had extra boluses and watched my sugars like a hawk.

Another thing to mention is that hypos are common in early pregnancy. Your body and the hormones it's producing becomes very sensitive to insulin early on and you can have hypos when you normally wouldn't at all. Night time ones aren't uncommon either. So if you are feeling tired or sleepy, always check your sugars to make sure you're not going unexpectedly low. I tested mine at 2.30am too. Lucozade is really helpful. I had some by my bed, and some in my bag.

I wouldn't worry about exercising right now. Keep good diabetic control and look after yourself.

DSN = Diabetic specialist nurse

she will work at the hospital where you see your diabetic consultant
ring tomorrow -- you may need to leave a message but please do so -- somebody from that team should ring you back within 24 hours

I know this 4 years ago but I am wondering if everything was ok