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Pregnant Diabetics Support Exchange

This exchange is for pregnant women who are diabetic, type 1, type 2 or ... more

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Type 1 Diabetics & Pregnancy

CarmenBreck posted:

I've been a type one diabetic since 1995 (when I was five years old) and I never thought I would have a child, yet here I am nineteen weeks pregnant! Being pregnant and a type one diabetic is extremely stressful; I'm constantly worried about having an eleven pound baby, and every time my blood sugar spikes I'm scared it's just one step closer to my baby getting bigger. I'm sure there are other type one pregnant diabetics in this community, so I'd like to hear from yall and hear about your fears and struggles with your health and pregnancy (and of course the positive things, too!).

2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Type 1 Diabetics & PregnancyI've been a type one diabetic since 1995 (when I was five years old) and I never thought I would have a child, yet here I am nineteen weeks pregnant! Being pregnant and a type one diabetic is extremely stressful; I'm constantly worried about having an eleven pound baby, and every time my blood sugar spikes I'm scared it's just one step closer to my baby getting bigger. I'm sure there are other type one pregnant diabetics in this community, so I'd like to hear from yall and hear about your fears and struggles with your health and pregnancy (and of course the positive things, too!).

valerie1228 responded:

I am a type 1 diabetic since i was 24 so about 7 years now and just found out I'm pregnant Thurs.8/19. I am scared to death about everything. i have not been to the dr yet go friday! so how is your pregnancy going? I've been trying really hard to keep my blood sugars good

Report This| Share this:Type 1 Diabetics & PregnancyI am a type 1 diabetic since i was 24 so about 7 years now and just found out I'm pregnant Thurs.8/19. I am scared to death about everything. i have not been to the dr yet go friday! so how is your pregnancy going? I've been trying really hard to keep my blood sugars good

andais_gentry responded:

Hi I was reading your post and I thought I would share my experience with Type 1 and being pregnant. I was 11 when I found out I was Type 1 when I was 24 I found out I was pregnant with my son who is now 6 years old. I was scared at first too but with good treatment from all of your doctors (working together) and friends and groups like this one you will be fine. Just try to remember to try and stay relaxed and clam because to much stress is never a good thing for anyone.
I am also 27 weeks along on my second pregnancy and having a girl this time. So like I said take it easy on stress and listen to your doctors (make sure they are talking to each other) so you get the best treatment possible OK.

Report This| Share this:Type 1 Diabetics & PregnancyHi I was reading your post and I thought I would share my experience with Type 1 and being pregnant. I was 11 when I found out I was Type 1 when I was 24 I found out I was pregnant with my son who is now 6 years old. I was scared at first too but with good treatment from all of your doctors (working together) and friends and groups like this one you will be fine. Just try to remember to try and stay relaxed and clam because to much stress is never a good thing for anyone.<br />I am also 27 weeks along on my second pregnancy and having a girl this time. So like I said take it easy on stress and listen to your doctors (make sure they are talking to each other) so you get the best treatment possible OK.

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