Insulin resistance through the roof in third trimester!!
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I'm 28 weeks on Friday! Is this normal and what's the best way to cope? Does anyone have any tips? Many thanks xxx
Madelinelowery
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Hi, I'm 20 weeks and I'm starting to struggle a little, I'm peaking after meals and Iv found its the carbs that are doing it .. Iv been advised to cut my carbs down and see if that helps!
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My insulin needs shot up at around 25 weeks. I started to get lots of highs eg my blood sugar after breakfast was suddenly 12 when it would normally be 5. I'm on a pump so I increased my basal rates slightly, but the major change I made was upping my boluses.
My insulin to carb ratio is now 1:5, up from 1:10. A big change!
My consultant says not to limit my carbs but to have as much insulin as I need to keep my sugars within range.
NB - I have Type 1 diabetes. If you don't, your needs may be different.
An increasing need for insulin is a good thing, my consultant said, as it shows the placenta is making all the hormones it should : )
My insulin to carb ratio is now 1:5, up from 1:10. A big change!
My consultant says not to limit my carbs but to have as much insulin as I need to keep my sugars within range.
NB - I have Type 1 diabetes. If you don't, your needs may be different.
An increasing need for insulin is a good thing, my consultant said, as it shows the placenta is making all the hormones it should : )
azure
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My insulin needs shot up at around 25 weeks. I started to get lots of highs eg my blood sugar after breakfast was suddenly 12 when it would normally be 5. I'm on a pump so I increased my basal rates slightly, but the major change I made was upping my boluses.
My insulin to carb ratio is now 1:5, up from 1:10. A big change!
My consultant says not to limit my carbs but to have as much insulin as I need to keep my sugars within range.
NB - I have Type 1 diabetes. If you don't, your needs may be different.
An increasing need for insulin is a good thing, my consultant said, as it shows the placenta is making all the hormones it should : )
My insulin to carb ratio is now 1:5, up from 1:10. A big change!
My consultant says not to limit my carbs but to have as much insulin as I need to keep my sugars within range.
NB - I have Type 1 diabetes. If you don't, your needs may be different.
An increasing need for insulin is a good thing, my consultant said, as it shows the placenta is making all the hormones it should : )
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Cloe-1992
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Hey , I'm in the exact same boat .
I'm now 30 weeks and mine have started to slightly rise not majorly but I get so annoyed when I know it could be lower .
I haven't got any advise lol , I'm literally seeing what the readings are doing each day and adjusting when and were I need to .
Not too much longer to go.
x
I'm now 30 weeks and mine have started to slightly rise not majorly but I get so annoyed when I know it could be lower .
I haven't got any advise lol , I'm literally seeing what the readings are doing each day and adjusting when and were I need to .
Not too much longer to go.
x
