Thanks doc and i have ny 1st appt wednesday i will be in touch with you guys!
Good blood sugar control is essential during the first 6-8 weeks of pregnancy so that your baby's major systems will develop correctly. In most cases, and A1c below 7% during this time is considered reasonable. However, an A1c of 6% (or less, if achievable) is desirable so that the baby will grow at an appropriate rate.
Although we prefer to individualize for each individual, typical blood sugar targets during pregnancy are as follows:
Fasting: 60-100 mg/dl
Pre-meals: 60-120 mg/dl
Post-meals: <140 mg/dl
These targets can be difficult to achieve without experiencing some hypoglycemia. Use of a continuous glucose monitor can be a tremendous help. Also, if you find that you are struggling to achieve adequate control and your healthcare team is not providing sufficient support, feel free to contact our team. We work with women worldwide through their pregnancies via phone, e-mail and data downloads in order to keep things within a proper range.