Diabetic Pregnancy

Jumping through some hoops these days. Not that I want to be diabetic, but give some credit for working my arse off to stay on top of things. Apparently Type 2 Diabetics when in control need to prove their membership status by taking a GTT. Ummm last I checked, that’s not a safe demonstration of loyalty to the club, especially while pregnant.

IMO better the pregnant Diabetic you know, that the one you don't in term of prenatal care. This is my third; I guess technically fourth diabetic pregnancy. I'm in control without meds prior to pregnancy and without insulin during pregnancy. At least so far, if and when that may become necessary, I'll be on board. One of the things I have learned over the years in regards to pregnancy and Type 2 Diabetes is that there is a great learning curve to using insulin especially while pregnant. I've heard many womyn say how difficult it is and they never really get it figured out until the baby is born, if ever. I can only imagine the difficulty in figuring it out in my case as I plan all my activities around my meals. I'm at the gym almost daily, attending yoga etc... I've managed to avoid any serious lows which may not be as easily accomplished after tossing insulin into the mix especially when its not really necessary. Insulin has its place, I do think if possible diet and exercise is the best way to go, anyway, sucks to have to constantly defend your right to do things right, just because it's not the norm.

Last pregnancy I was told by the specialist that "I've only every had one womyn in my practice manage pregnancy without the use of insulin" I proudly stated, we'll I'm number two!

Important reasons to get things under control before you get pregnant. PCOS can be treated with life style modification such as diet and exercise. Once things are under control it’s a life time commitment but something that can be managed with a positive attitude. Being in control helps reduce complications associated with PCOS and pregnancy. There will be fewer hoops to jump!

Impact of Insulin Resistance on Pregnancy Complications and Outcome in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome