started insulin now but had high reading what do I do (preggers)

[ela]

I started Insulin yest and had my first 'normal' reading in the eve which made me feel great but today hr aft tea my bs 11.3 n half hr aft that at 8. My morn read was also hi at 8.3. As im pregnant my readins must be under 7.8 aft food n 5.9 fasting. Should I call my doc for advice tomo or see how it goes? I presumed insulin wud make it go away

 

[Daibell]

Hi. It will take time to get things balanced so don't panic. With insulin you need to measure your blood sugar at least 2 hours after a meal and possibly up to 3 to 4 hours depending on the insulin you have. It sounds like your reading was coming down into the right area after 1.5 hours. Yes, 7.8 is a good max target 2 - 3 hours after a meal and 5.9 fasting is also a good target but none of us manage that all the time as the type of food we eat will always change and it is difficult to get it right all the time. Do talk to your GP when you can but meanwhile don't worry too much unless your blood sugar keeps going above 7.8 2 - 3 hours after a meal