hi Kelly... I know I'm a little late answering... but thought i would give it a go anyway...
I am Type II as well... when I got the BFP surprise.. I admit I was scared... I was sent to a diabetic clinic at about 6 or 7 weeks and was started on insulin immediately. It really isn't that bad... the doctor I see there was very reassuring that as long as I keep my numbers under control I can have a healthy baby. I just have to be very conscious of what I eat and do, and really listen to my body.
I'll admit some days it's not easy... having to eat 6 times a day when your going through morning sickness... not being able to eat constantly on the days that you're starving (though I found out that upping my protein will help with that). Right now I'm testing at least 4 times a day, and giving myself shots 4 times a day (which aren't as bad as I thought). Having to count the carbs... it all seems too much some days... but in the end I feel it's definitely worth it!
There are extra doctor visits.. I go to the diabetic clinic every 2 weeks (the first couple weeks were every week). Right now I see my OB once a month... but that will increase to probably every 2 weeks after I hit about 20 weeks... and they will do more ultrasounds as you get closer to your due date, because one of the side effects of diabetes is that the baby can be larger.. so they may have to induce early...
I'm still learning what works for me... so I'm not an expert by any means... and I'm just into my 2nd trimester... but right now everything is looking really good... so I must be doing something right...
I would say... start being healthier now if possible... exercise is great for blood sugar levels... and eat healthy too.. maybe see a dietitian to get you on the right track... the more you can do now... will make it a smoother transition when you get that BFP.. oh.. and stress... stress makes the numbers go high as well... so find ways that work for you to destress... and relax.. because that's important as well..
hope this helps a bit...
jacqui
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