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Type 1 diabetes, First Pregnancy, higher sugars
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sbhissong1 posted:
I am currently 6 months pregnant and never thought managing diabetes and pregnancy would be so difficult. I get so upset when my sugars get above 200 after eating something healthy or when there isn't a reason for them to be. I don't eat fruits, breaded items, items with large amounts of sugar (cereal), or a large amount of carbs. I have great days with my sugars and I have terrible days/streaks. It seems I am constantly adjusting my insulin levels. Has anyone else had these dramatic changes in sugar levels resulting in almost weekly insulin adjustments? I get so upset.. and extremely scared my child is being harmed. I need support fellow diabetics!!!!
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Type 1 diabetes, First Pregnancy, higher sugarsI am currently 6 months pregnant and never thought managing diabetes and pregnancy would be so difficult. I get so upset when my sugars get above 200 after eating something healthy or when there isn't a reason for them to be. I don't eat fruits, breaded items, items with large amounts of sugar (cereal), or a large amount of carbs. I have great days with my sugars and I have terrible days/streaks. It seems I am constantly adjusting my insulin levels. Has anyone else had these dramatic changes in sugar levels resulting in almost weekly insulin adjustments? I get so upset.. and extremely scared my child is being harmed. I need support fellow diabetics!!!!
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Beckie_33 responded:
I've had the same problems. Try eating foods with alot of fiber and protein. I was put on a diet of 45 carbs per meal and 15 for snacks. Sometimes that doesn't help keep my blood sugars down. I also use 2 different insulins, a slow and fast acting. Talk to your doctor and see what he/she suggests you do to help your blood sugar levels stay withing range.
Report This| Share this:Type 1 diabetes, First Pregnancy, higher sugarsI've had the same problems. Try eating foods with alot of fiber and protein. I was put on a diet of 45 carbs per meal and 15 for snacks. Sometimes that doesn't help keep my blood sugars down. I also use 2 different insulins, a slow and fast acting. Talk to your doctor and see what he/she suggests you do to help your blood sugar levels stay withing range.
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