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HBA1C and pregnancy
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trophywench
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I dunno, not having had a pregnancy with or without D.
However I do know the theory is that the lower you can get your A1c and keep it throughout the following 9 months, the less chance of a huge baby and more chance of a healthier baby. The BG levels they want before after meals as well as the rest of the time throughout gestation are very narrow indeed and I spose the sooner you try to get BGs battened down and stable, preferably before conception - the more used to the strict control you will be.
Have you consulted the pre-conception clinic at your hospital D clinic? - they automatically pass you on to the specialist diabetic maternity team once you've done the deed.
If you've conceived anyway - well don't worry! - just ring your D clinic asap and get the specialist help you'll need throughout, pdq.
However I do know the theory is that the lower you can get your A1c and keep it throughout the following 9 months, the less chance of a huge baby and more chance of a healthier baby. The BG levels they want before after meals as well as the rest of the time throughout gestation are very narrow indeed and I spose the sooner you try to get BGs battened down and stable, preferably before conception - the more used to the strict control you will be.
Have you consulted the pre-conception clinic at your hospital D clinic? - they automatically pass you on to the specialist diabetic maternity team once you've done the deed.
If you've conceived anyway - well don't worry! - just ring your D clinic asap and get the specialist help you'll need throughout, pdq.
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