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Ttc and type 1 saying hello

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Dianat12012

Dianat12012

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I came to this site hoping to find help and support. I will be attemping to conceive with the help of ivf within the next year, however my situation is unique. I have had three children prior to my type 1diabetes diagnosis. After diagnosis I conceived and miscarried. I decided to have my tubes tied for various reasons. That was in 2012. Being type 1 after having three healthy pregnancies has made fear and doubt set in my mind. I need to find positivity and hope! That's my story!
 
Welcome. I can offer absolutely no advice, but I know that there are others who can, and I am sure one of them will be able to help you.
On a general note I am aware that managing BG levels during pregnancy. The Libre Flash is great for diong this. In some areas it is being supplied in the NHS but a lot of people are choosing to self-fund. If you have a look on here there are reviews of experience of it. On The DUK website thre is a map showing the position about prescribing in each area.
 
Welcome...
I've had one child while being type 1 and currently pregnant with my 2nd. So it's possible and no reason that you wouldn't be able to. I think fear sets in after a miscarriage - it's only natural. I had 2 miscarriages between my first and this pregnancy so I have some understanding of what you must be feeling.
Are you seeing a diabetic pre-pregnancy clinic? They can be invaluable and really helped me to get to a place where I was in a good position to start trying again. I have no knowledge of IVF but I wish you every good thought and luck!
Stay positive if you can xx
 
SB2015 said:
Welcome. I can offer absolutely no advice, but I know that there are others who can, and I am sure one of them will be able to help you.
On a general note I am aware that managing BG levels during pregnancy. The Libre Flash is great for diong this. In some areas it is being supplied in the NHS but a lot of people are choosing to self-fund. If you have a look on here there are reviews of experience of it. On The DUK website thre is a map showing the position about prescribing in each area.
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Thank you for the information!!
 
grainger said:
Welcome...
I've had one child while being type 1 and currently pregnant with my 2nd. So it's possible and no reason that you wouldn't be able to. I think fear sets in after a miscarriage - it's only natural. I had 2 miscarriages between my first and this pregnancy so I have some understanding of what you must be feeling.
Are you seeing a diabetic pre-pregnancy clinic? They can be invaluable and really helped me to get to a place where I was in a good position to start trying again. I have no knowledge of IVF but I wish you every good thought and luck!
Stay positive if you can xx
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Thank you!! I didn't know a pre-pregnancy diabetic clinic was available. I will have to research and see if there are in near me. What were you a1c levels like when you conceived with your first pregnancy as well as your current? My endocrinologist said she'd like my levels under a 7. That's been really hard to achieve for about a year now. I'll admit I am stubborn and I don't wear the cgm or test as often as I should. I am on a mini med insulin pump. I have to buckle down and be tighter with my control. And congrats on baby #2!!
 
A warm welcome to our friendly & supportive forum Diana ~ good to see you but at the same time sorry for the reason behind this. I'm sorry but I'm not in a position to help but as said previously there are folk here who are. I will say that Diabetes is a condition that can be managed providing you follow the appropriate diet and exercise regimes that are suitable for yourself ~ and that bgls (Blood glucose levels) are maintained with the aid of a meter kit to test your waking and pre & post meals.

Sorry also to read about your miscarriage ~ I guess that was very traumatic for you as it was for me many years ago so I can empathise with you. I'm understanding of your fears and doubts and letting you know that you will receive as much support here as you need. Good luck with the IVF ~ I sincerely hope it works for you and your partener.

If you want to know anything then please do ask ~ there's many experienced and knowledgeable folk here who are willing to answer your queries. Take care and do please stay in touch to update us x
WL

Dx Type2 April 2016
Diet control and exercise only
 
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Thank you!! I didn't know a pre-pregnancy diabetic clinic was available. I will have to research and see if there are in near me. What were you a1c levels like when you conceived with your first pregnancy as well as your current? My endocrinologist said she'd like my levels under a 7. That's been really hard to achieve for about a year now. I'll admit I am stubborn and I don't wear the cgm or test as often as I should. I am on a mini med insulin pump. I have to buckle down and be tighter with my control. And congrats on baby #2!!
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Thanks 🙂. Not long to go now.

My first pregnancy I was around 7.5% when I fell pregnant (I fell pregnant a lot quicker than expected), during pregnancy it dropped to 6.5% pretty quickly. This pregnancy I was 7.3% but I’m now at 6.1% or 43.
They do like levels under 7 generally but I found that my team were really understanding and helpful.

You’ll need to be taking folic acid - a higher dose than “regular” people, your diabetes team can prescribe this for you.

You’ll also need to start testing loads - it’s the only way unfortunately. I test around 8-10 times a day, you soon get used to it. The targets they want you to hit are really tough but ultimately they want healthy babies so it’s worth it.

Definitely see if you can get referred to pre-pregnancy clinic, they’ll be able to answer so many questions and give you support. You’ll also find you are seen more regularly and if/when you fall pregnant that you’ll be really looked after 🙂
 
Are you actually seen by a hospital diabetes clinic - because that's the place to start asking - and when you catch there's a joint diabetes/maternity team who look after you until and whilst you give birth in most hospitals. Some hospitals don't offer everything so you're better off enquiring asap, even if it means travelling a bit further to whatever hospital it happens to be in your area to make sure they have everything in place to cover 'everything' seamlessly - eg not all of them have an on site SCBU - you hopefully won't need to use one, but nice to have it available just in case I'd think.

Ring your clinic today and find out!
 
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