This is what it is.

When I was pregnant with my now 4 month old daughter, I could hardly find any worthwhile information or advice on pregnancy and Type 1 diabetes (except for basic to-dos and risks).
I wanted to create an outlet for myself to discuss parenting as a Type 1 diabetic, as well as a resource for others out there who may be having the same problem I had.
The majority of the information that I did find was cold, medical, and scientific. I wanted to know what I was facing on a personal level. I wanted to know the emotional, real-life experience of people who have done this, too. I tired of reading negative articles and searched for something positive that would let me know I could do this and feel good about it!
I didn't find much.
If this blog helps even one diabetic mama-to-be or mama out there, I'll consider it a great success.
From someone who has been through it and is willing to share the real deal - the good, the bad, and the beautiful -

happy reading.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Pump Therapy VS. Injections

Before you know anything else, know this:

OBGYNs are not trained to work with insulin pumps. That amazing creation that may make your diabetic life so much easier may be a hindrance during your pregnancy. 
The perinatologists (special care doctors for high-risk pregnancies) don't like the pump much. They wouldn't work with me unless I switched to injections, with which we could enact a sliding scale. 
I was already going through so many changes - physical, emotional, hormonal - I didn't think I could handle another big one. I haven't been on injections for 8 years.
We ended up with a great team, however. I began seeing a new endocrinologist in the same network (and conveniently same building!) as my OB, who was incredibly supportive.
This was helpful because my numbers were crazy. Bad numbers are always a worry but during pregnancy, it's not just your health anymore. 
This creates a whole new dynamic for the type 1 diabetic. 

Pregnancy is not easy. Pregnancy with diabetes is even harder.
But it's worth it. 
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  1. UnknownSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    I just started my own blog, as I felt the same way you did. However I had Gestational Diabetes that hung around, was diagnosed with Type 2 afterwards, but am insulin dependent. I read there is now a Type 1.5 which is insulin dependent but diagnosed as an adult.
    Anyhow, I had the same questions as you and I was hoping there would be more here.
    Hope you are planning on writing some more! If you want to link up, or drop by I am @ http://cms.diabeticmamma.webnode.com/

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    1. NovaOctober 29, 2013 at 7:40 AM

      Oh I'm so glad that you've found this! It has inspired me to write more. Keep checking, and I'm heading to look at yours! Thanks for the new info, as well. Hope you are well and happy.

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