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Newly diagnosed probably gestational diabetes, but possibly type 2

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Nina_B said:
Thanks - I just wish something would work for my fasting sugars...

This morning they were 6.7.

Last night after dinner they were 7.2. I ate dinner at 5:30pm, with 1000 mg Metformin. Had insulin (3 on the pen?) at 9pm before bed.

My fasting sugars just don't seem to be responding :/
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Are you testing immediately on waking Nina? Levels can start to rise at quite a rate once you are up and about (actually, almost as soon as I raise my head from the pillow for me!) due to a 'boost' of glucose from the liver. So, your levels can be higher than they have been overnight as little as 5 minutes after waking. You'd probably really benefit from a Freestyle Libre, which gives a continuous reading through the night so you get a much better idea of how your levels are behaving. Might be worth suggesting it to your nurse as they are available on prescription and you might qualify given your circumstances 🙂
 
Usually within 5 minutes. But that's useful to know. I also have to get up to pee about 5/6 times aniggt at the moment... Could that impact it?
 
Nina_B said:
Usually within 5 minutes. But that's useful to know. I also have to get up to pee about 5/6 times aniggt at the moment... Could that impact it?
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Getting up through the night doesn't seem to have any impact on me (even though I'm not pregnant, I usually have to get up 2-3 times a night! 😉)
 
My bladder is breaking all the laws of thermodynamics at the moment 🙂 I'll ask.my nurse about the Libre. 🙂
 
Gah - sent back to hospital after nasty vomitting.

Been told I need a low fat diet because of the gallbladder/ liver issues.

Not sure what that actually leaves to eat? Low fat AND low sugar/ carbs.

Glad I had a bit of excess padding - because it seems to rapidly be vanishing. Much more time like this and I don't think there'll be anything left!
 
Nina_B said:
Gah - sent back to hospital after nasty vomitting.

Been told I need a low fat diet because of the gallbladder/ liver issues.

Not sure what that actually leaves to eat? Low fat AND low sugar/ carbs.

Glad I had a bit of excess padding - because it seems to rapidly be vanishing. Much more time like this and I don't think there'll be anything left!
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I'm very sorry to hear this Nina :( You are really having a rough time :( Lean meat and lots of vegetables from now on by the sound of things! Is there a dietician that can help you, given your situation?

I hope that you are feeling much better very soon, and back home 🙂
 
Nina_B said:
Gah - sent back to hospital after nasty vomitting.

Been told I need a low fat diet because of the gallbladder/ liver issues.

Not sure what that actually leaves to eat? Low fat AND low sugar/ carbs.

Glad I had a bit of excess padding - because it seems to rapidly be vanishing. Much more time like this and I don't think there'll be anything left!
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Sorry to hear you are poorly again Nina.
I hope you start to feel better soon.
 
Nina_B said:
Bit of an update. After monitoring for 7 days I was put on Metformin earlier this week.

Alas, my fasting and post breakfast sugars don't seem to be going down - so may need to go on insulin later this week.

Apparently my pregnancy hormones are playing total havoc with me at the moment. The diabetic nurse says it's not usual for plain porridge, or soft boiled eggs to spike sugars...

Added joy, despite drinking loads of waters I don't seem to be getting enough electrolytes (and obviously lucozade is totally off limits) so I spent most of yesterday on a saline drip for dehydration. Apparently when I went in at 1:30pm my urine ketones were at 3+ (which I'm assured is not good) but they got them down to 0 when I was discharged at 10pm.

Any tips greatly appreciated!
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Hello Nina,

I had undiagnosed gestational diabetes 28 years ago. Following the birth, my bg levels went back to normal and I never had a problem until recently. I am glad they have flagged pregnancy hormones, that part will pass and I am glad they have caught it fairly early. No one talked about low carb diets back then and unbeknown to me, I was feeding the problem with "healthy meals" for 9 months that contained a lots of carbs - and ice cream, as I remember - in that hot July/August summer. He was also 10 days late and was 12lb. 4oz on arrival - by C section. Everything settled down after the birth and I have only recently been diagnosed with T2.

I am glad you are being closely monitored. The heat may also be causing problems. Keep the medics on their toes and I hope all goes well for you🙂
 
Good news!

They released me on Saturday (mine and my husband's first wedding anniversary!)

I've also had three days of better blood results - and today everything was within target. Looks like the insulin is finally kicking in.

Still being monitored closely and on semi-bedrest until baby comes, but things are looking up!
 
Oh that is good news. I hope everything continues more smoothly for you from now on.
 
Nina_B said:
Good news!

They released me on Saturday (mine and my husband's first wedding anniversary!)

I've also had three days of better blood results - and today everything was within target. Looks like the insulin is finally kicking in.

Still being monitored closely and on semi-bedrest until baby comes, but things are looking up!
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Great news, Nina. It can be miserable having to be in hospital but it is all to achieve a wonderful outcome. Make the most of the bedrest, especially in this heat - you'll be rushing around and up all hours soon enough🙂 ... Counts on fingers - October baby?
 
Much better news Nina.
Good to hear.
 
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