I had gestational diabetes for my pregnancy and had to use insulin. I HATE needles so it was very unpleasant, but to be honest it didn't hurt... I was just scared of it!
As a Type 2 now and TTC my doctor doesn't think I'd need to use insulin. Metformin is approved for use during pregnancy. A1c should be below 6.0 to start with and blood glucose has to be religiously monitorred during pregnancy.
It is considered a high risk pregnancy, and you'll spend so much time in your ob/gyn's office that you'll be on a first name basis with the staff, but that's not a bad thing. It's just to make sure your baby stays healthy. The blood glucose guidelines for during pregnancy are TIGHT, much tighter than what you can get away with regularly. And it's super uber important to follow those numbers so that your baby doesn't grow too big or have his or her own insulin problems.
My baby was totally healthy, was 8lbs 6oz full term c-section (big head) and to this day doesn't exhibit even one symtom of diabetes.
So get that A1c down below 6.0 if it isn't already, and look into some pregnancy workout videos that you can do at home to stay in shape and keep healthy!
Good luck!!
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