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1010843 tn?1264040668

Im diabetic and newly pregnant

Hi..
I have been diabetic for about a year now and i just found out i was prego about a month ago. I am concerened with what happens in pregnancy when you are diabetic. I know the doctor is wanting to gt me down to 125 during the day and 95 in the morning. I am not able to achive this.  what does this do to the baby?  Im worried that the baby will suffer.. any help on this will be greatly helpful.. thank you
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1010843 tn?1264040668
thank you however that just worrys me more. my levels are not super high and i reckon im just going to talk to my doctor about what levels cause defects and if i am at risk.  thank you for your research though. i am greatful
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141598 tn?1355671763
See these search results on Gestational Diabetes http://tinyurl.com/m7qr4h
AND, diabetes and pregnancy http://tinyurl.com/lx5wqj
AND, diabetes pregnancy birth defects http://tinyurl.com/m7ktz7

"I know the doctor is wanting to gt me down to 125 during the day and 95 in the morning. I am not able to achive this."
Proper nutrition, physical exercise, and managing your weight helps to control your glucose [blood sugar] levels. See this on diabetes nutrition http://tinyurl.com/5t5qxz
If you continue to struggle with your glucose levels, do not hesitate to mention it to your doctor.
Good luck

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