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<blockquote data-quote="hels" data-source="post: 1509014" data-attributes="member: 54992"><p>Hey Catherine, I was diagnosed with type 1 five years ago when about 6 months pregnant so although not quite the same circumstances it's quite similar as dealing with pregnancy and being newly diagnosed at the same time. I have since had a second child.</p><p>Insulin requirements can be quite unpredictable particularly when pregnant. For me my insulin requirements reduced in early pregnancy then gradually increased from around 20 weeks. Everyone is different so it best to test lots and be prepared to adjust your insulin but do it gradually and get help from your diabetes team. If you are needing to eat to prevent hypos you may benefit from reducing your insulin slightly. Are you getting help with carb counting?</p><p>I found it best to stick to foods that I knew the effect on my blood sugars. It is hard getting it right when he to diabetes and pregnant so just do the best you can and don't beat yourself up about highs/lows. I think because I was diagnosed when pregnant it has helped to give me good control now as I started off by being so strict with myself.</p><p>I had sudden hypos at around 37 weeks on my first pregnancy and my induction was brought forward slightly. Then had to work it all out again once the babies were born! Just make sure you have hypo treatments to hand and keep in contact with your diabetes team.</p><p>Congratulations and good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hels, post: 1509014, member: 54992"] Hey Catherine, I was diagnosed with type 1 five years ago when about 6 months pregnant so although not quite the same circumstances it's quite similar as dealing with pregnancy and being newly diagnosed at the same time. I have since had a second child. Insulin requirements can be quite unpredictable particularly when pregnant. For me my insulin requirements reduced in early pregnancy then gradually increased from around 20 weeks. Everyone is different so it best to test lots and be prepared to adjust your insulin but do it gradually and get help from your diabetes team. If you are needing to eat to prevent hypos you may benefit from reducing your insulin slightly. Are you getting help with carb counting? I found it best to stick to foods that I knew the effect on my blood sugars. It is hard getting it right when he to diabetes and pregnant so just do the best you can and don't beat yourself up about highs/lows. I think because I was diagnosed when pregnant it has helped to give me good control now as I started off by being so strict with myself. I had sudden hypos at around 37 weeks on my first pregnancy and my induction was brought forward slightly. Then had to work it all out again once the babies were born! Just make sure you have hypo treatments to hand and keep in contact with your diabetes team. Congratulations and good luck! [/QUOTE]
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