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1794671 tn?1338795391

Pregnany w/ high sugars

I have heard from 2 different doctors about high blood sugars. One Dr "claimed" that having a high sugar even once could kill my child. Another recently told me that it was a scare tactic and that the baby could die only if I go into ketoacidosis, but I am nowhere near that. I have had my share of 200's but yesterday they were 400 and it kinda made me wonder. Who was right? I am just curious and concerned. I have been diabetic since I was 7 and I have a daughter alreayd who was born completely healthy and fine so I am sure my son will be too but I am just wondering if anyone has had a child with this condition and suffered any serious events or if someone knows which doctor is right? Thanks.
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1794671 tn?1338795391
I do eat sweets and lot and lots of carbs lol I know I know its bad, but I have to tell you I am not stupid! I take enough insulin in advance so that my sugars never go above 150 after eating it... Make sense? I never eat anything and just not care lol I don't want to be going on dialysis at 35 I understand that part but I actually consider myself lucky to be able to control mysugars and know how many units it takes for a bowl of rice with butter and a big ole glass of juice. Or some days when I am not hungry at all.. I just take my base. I am kind of a caveat diabetic but when pregnant it is a whooooole nother ball game.. At around 7 months my insulin intake doubles and I have to be real careful adjusting because I have passed out before and that is scary! But so far so good. Thanks!
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1794671 tn?1338795391
Awesome my A1C has been a constant at 6.0
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231441 tn?1333892766
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Hello,

a single episode of high blood sugar (unless it is really extreme) won't kill your baby, but repeated high sugars are dangerous for you and your child.

There really are many complications that can occur with high blood sugars during pregnancy.  In early pregnancy it can cause birth defects (particularly of the heart and nervous system).  In late pregnancy it can cause the baby to become extra large and also affect development of lungs, among others.  I have one friend who's baby has a heart defect, suspected to have been caused by high blood sugar in early pregnancy.

I have read that the rate of birth defects and problems increases dramatically if your A1C is higher than 7.0.

However, most doctors would prefer to see an A1C less than 6, and actually as close to the normal 4.1 - 4.6 as possible.

Please work very hard to control your blood sugar by avoiding sweets and controlling carb intake.  Also fine tune your insulin and monitor frequently.  Work closely with your doctor and diabetes management team.
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