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Higher readings at 7 weeks

Vick22

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Hi, I am currently 7 weeks pregnant with my first baby. So obviously this is all new to me. I have read that during the first trimester mums to be are prone to hypos, however, my readings have been going gradually higher to around 9-12 before meals. Has anyone else had this happen? I'm getting slightly worried as my control before I got pregnant was pretty spot on.


Should also mention I am on the accu-check insight pump

Thanks
 
I found I needed to increase my insulin in the first 7 weeks, which is not what my dr told me.

This study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11423491
found an 18% increase in insulin needs in weeks 3-7 and then the drop typically happens between weeks 7-15. If you're comfortable adjusting yourself than do what you need to - that's been my method.
 
Oh thank you! It's a relief to hear someone else has had the same issue. My doc told me the same, I'd need to reduce my basal rates in the first trimester etc.

I have adjusted my basal rate this afternoon which is what I usually do, just been a little more paranoid since getting pregnant!

Also have you had the need to adjust your ratio too?
 

So far I've kept mine the same but I think I need to change my breakfast and lunch ones. Big spikes the last 2 days (almost 23 weeks now). Finding that study was a relief for me, but looking at different message boards it seems like there's trends but a lot of people's bodies do their own things too.
 
I'm almost 5 weeks with my first baby too. Also on the pump and my bloods have been the same. I'm spiking high throughout the night. I'm just checking my bloods every hour or two. If I see I'm spiking I'll do a small correction. Seemingly this is all very normal. Just keep a close eye. I know it's worrying, I'm exactly the same!

Congrats!
 
Thanks Goodbyepretty, congrats to you too!
️ it's nice to be able to talk to fellow type 1's and mums to be in the same situation!
 
I'm 9 weeks , my insulin has been increased I spike mid afternoon but got it down last few days by splitting my levemir dose am and pm
Congratulations
 
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