u/mgchar

Hello,

Hope you are all well,

I’ve been a type 1 diabetic for 12 years now (diagnosed at 19). I’m now 31 and had planned to start trying for a baby next month. I live in England and do manual injections and have a freestyle libre.

I had discussed this with my diabetes consultant who was meant to refer me to the diabetes pre-conception clinic but didnt and there were unfortunately other errors getting me booked in.

Eventually I managed to get an appointment, however, my diabetes nurse has told me I should not try for a baby until my HBA1c is 48mmol to ensure the baby is healthy etc, in november my bloods were 50 and now they are 58 as of May. I recently got married and then went on honeymoon so I did relax but was also stressed with the wedding so this likely played a factor. Advised I will get a pump and swap to dexcom from Freestyle libre. Not sure how long this will take.

I very briefly spoke to a dietician whilst at this appointment who told me I should wait 3 months, if my HBA1c is 48mmol then I should wait another 3 months until its regulated and consistent so 6 months total. I completely understand this but am so devastated.

I’ve been trying to play around a bit more with my insulin ratios but have had about 2 hypos per day since trying.

I just wondered if anyone had any advice or tips that helped them pre-conception. I don’t know anyone with type 1 who is female so feel slightly alone in it all.

Thanks xx