Just found out I'm pregnant what do I do next....

xkayzx

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Hi all,
I've just found out I'm pregnant think I'm only about 5/6 weeks so early days yet... just wondering what will happen next I'm type 1 and been diabetic for 29 years,
I've been doctors and got a midwife appointment in the next two weeks, also they have sent a letter
To my consultant...
what's the next step? I'm testing my
Sugars all the time trying to keep them at there best.
Anything else I need to do?
 

azure

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Congratulations @xkayzx :)

Are you taking the special high dose folic acid? If not, get some asap.

You'll find your team really supportive. I suggest making a list of any questions you have ready for the appointment.

Also, watch out for random blood sugars and keep hypo treatments near even more than you normally would.
 

azure

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Just to add, I phoned my DSN as soon as I found outi was pregnant and was seen within days. If you haven't phoned them, you might want to do that even if a letter has been sent.
 

Guzzler

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Oh what great news! Congratulations to you both.