I am a type one diabetic and I'm trying to have a baby. I was 11 weeks pregnant and I just miscarried yesterday morning and I am devastated. Is there something that anyone can help me with that might help me next time I try to have a child.
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Antechinus
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Many hugs to you, Im sorry for your loss. My sister in law is a grief councilor and I believe they are a great help in times like this, if your not already seeing one.
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Hi @Kimz0425, sorry to hear of your loss. I agree with @Antechinus, finding someone to talk with and coming to grips in your own time with what has happened is most important.
Now is not the time for any major decisions or undertakings.
Once the skies have cleared a bit, then you may wish to discuss the whys and what next with your heath team.
Of course, your BSLs are likely to rise with your grief and you will have the extra monitoring and insulin changes as an important distraction. Being in contact with your diabetes health team or whoever is your go-to person in that team can help you with getting the BSLs in line and are another person to share your thoughts and concerns with.
Best Wishes with recovering and looking with hope to the future.
Now is not the time for any major decisions or undertakings.
Once the skies have cleared a bit, then you may wish to discuss the whys and what next with your heath team.
Of course, your BSLs are likely to rise with your grief and you will have the extra monitoring and insulin changes as an important distraction. Being in contact with your diabetes health team or whoever is your go-to person in that team can help you with getting the BSLs in line and are another person to share your thoughts and concerns with.
Best Wishes with recovering and looking with hope to the future.
JoKalsbeek
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I'm rather useless as an infertile T2, but far as I know, you start taking folic acid and extra vit D about 4 weeks before you start trying to get pregnant.... But you really want a medical team to guide you through this. I'm guessing you already knew that though, so... Best I can offer is my deepest sympathies... I am so very, very sorry for your loss... And I'll echo previous advice: be kind to yourself & your partner. A lot of women/couples (non-diabetics included) go through this, just barely anyone ever speaks about it. Please don't be one of those. Talking helps heal a heart.
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kitedoc
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A beautiful, heart-felt post !!
becca59
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My deepest sympathies on losing your baby. It is very early days, as well as the shock, disappointment and medical issues, you will have hormones upsetting the bodies balance. My losses were pre diabetes days, however, my biggest help was the miscarriage association. It became my support and lifeline, through meeting others in the same situation. I ended up as a councillor to others myself. Please contact them and ask if there are other diabetics who have had miscarriages that they could put you in touch with. They may also have relevant literature.
Tel +44 1924 200799
Tel +44 1924 200799
dancer
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I am so sorry for your loss. Great advice has been given already. Take time and be good to yourself.
My sister-in-law (not diabetic) had a miscarriage with her first baby and like you she was devastated, but she did go on to have 3 healthy children.
Remember that any woman can miscarry, so it probably had nothing to do with your diabetes.
When you feel ready to try for another baby, a pre-conception clinic is a good idea. That, along with your diabetes team, will help you towards a healthy pregnancy.
Don't rush into anything, take time to recover physically and mentally.
My sister-in-law (not diabetic) had a miscarriage with her first baby and like you she was devastated, but she did go on to have 3 healthy children.
Remember that any woman can miscarry, so it probably had nothing to do with your diabetes.
When you feel ready to try for another baby, a pre-conception clinic is a good idea. That, along with your diabetes team, will help you towards a healthy pregnancy.
Don't rush into anything, take time to recover physically and mentally.
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Unfortunately, miscarriage is much commoner than most people realise (up to 20% of known pregnancies). Mostly there appears to be no specific reason why it has occurred but this this page does list factors which may increase the risk of miscarriage:- https://www.uptodate.com/contents/miscarriage-beyond-the-basics
High glucose levels increase the risk of miscarriage and there is further information for women with diabetes here:- https://www.uptodate.com/contents/c...yond-the-basics?topicRef=6724&source=see_link
High glucose levels increase the risk of miscarriage and there is further information for women with diabetes here:- https://www.uptodate.com/contents/c...yond-the-basics?topicRef=6724&source=see_link
