risk of heart attack or stroke

[epayne1988]

I'm 25 years old, first pregnancy, 14 weeks, previously diagnosed with type 2 diabetes since the age of 18, that was poorly conttolled. I was put on insulin, and a few days after my sugar was conttolled, my eyes went so blurry that I can hardly read a digital clock. I got my eyes checked by a retina specialist and was told by my midwife the next day that I'm at risk of going blind, having a heart attack or having a stroke. She also said I need to decide if I want to continue my pregnancy.  My baby is absolute fine though. I'm the one at risk.
My question is.. has anyone else been told this? What happened? Am in for sure going to go blind or have a stroke?
I was too upset yo ask these Thursday. . Any info is appreciated!

[epayne1988]

Thank you! My sugar has been good since I've been on the insulin. So they'd something to look forward to. Thanks again!

[Super_sally888]

hello,

With good control of diabetes both you and your baby should be fine.

The reason that your eyes changed after being given insulin is due to the sudden big change in your blood sugar.  Once your blood sugar stabilized your eyes should recover.

Focus now on having excellent control of your diabetes.  If you have good - excellent control you are not at risk of having stroke or heart attack.

I have had 2 successful diabetic pregnancies.  I am also fit and healthy now though I continue to use insulin.   I want to control my diabetes very well so I can take good care of my children.