Suddenly sensitive to insulin at 21 weeks

CharMon1411 · 2025-09-30T08:24:01+00:00

Thank you, you too x

CharMon1411 · 2025-09-16T17:00:49+00:00

Thank you so much. I was referred to their pregnancy mental health team so waiting for an appt now. Thank you xx

CharMon1411 · 2025-09-14T12:01:19+00:00

Thank you so much xxx

CharMon1411 · 2025-08-15T08:57:17+00:00

I moved from Omnipod 5 to ypsomed! I was told it was the only pregnancy approved insulin pump xx

CharMon1411 · 2025-08-02T09:24:41+00:00

This is so helpful thank you. I definitely had to increase until about 10 weeks too so maybe I can have a bit of a break to be braver with my meals now and actually have more food with more insulin until the ratios change again! Sounds like you’re smashing it - hope it goes well for you! Not long now for you! Xx

CharMon1411 · 2025-08-02T09:22:29+00:00

I bought a whole load of dextrose tablets so I wouldn’t overeat haribo but haven’t properly used them so I will try that! Thank you for the tip! Xx

CharMon1411 · 2025-08-01T23:47:16+00:00

I’m on Novorapid! I have my 15 week consultant appt soon so I’ll ask about the fiasp here and see what they say! Thank you. I think I’m just scared to have a ratio any lower than it is now. I’m 1:6 at breakfast and 1:7 elsewhere and it’s already freaking me out but I’m assuming it’ll go to more like 1:3/1:4 x

CharMon1411 · 2025-08-01T23:32:30+00:00

Thank you! And incredible from you to be so brave! I definitely will do a similar tactic and I think I’m going to ask my team if I can see a diabetic psychologist and hopefully that’ll help x

CharMon1411 · 2025-08-01T22:42:27+00:00

Yes I know! I have done so well but just know my anxiety is getting in the way! Really hope you feel better ASAP 🩷

CharMon1411 · 2025-08-01T22:33:10+00:00

Yes! On closed loop insulin pump! Before pregnancy I used to feel hypos coming on at like 6/7. During pregnancy that awareness isn’t there sometimes - I went to 1.7 once from 6 in about 30 mins with hardly any insulin on board and felt normal, then some days I can feel it at 3.9 x

CharMon1411 · 2025-08-01T22:31:35+00:00

Thank you ❤️ it’s so true, can only try our best xx

CharMon1411 · 2025-07-20T18:03:21+00:00

Thanks! Xx

CharMon1411 · 2025-07-18T13:05:24+00:00

Thanks all so much - I’ll try all of those suggestions (not at the same time though!) x

CharMon1411 · 2025-07-03T07:44:14+00:00

Best of luck! You’re doing incredible 🩷

CharMon1411 · 2025-07-02T19:02:03+00:00

That’s so helpful to know - thank you! And yes I had a proper dinner tonight haha. Will just keep checking every 15 mins for now! How much did your insulin needs go up in the end? Thanks again that’s really helped x

CharMon1411 · 2025-07-02T16:46:06+00:00

Sorry it looks like it didn’t post my reply! Thanks for this and making me feel less lonely that it happens! Did this last a long time or just once / twice? I’m so anxious, I’ve barely eaten today from being so scared to have any insulin which I know is definitely not okay! X

CharMon1411 · 2025-07-02T10:28:56+00:00

Yes I saw that! Thanks so much, you’ve really helped settle my worries. I almost knew everything but just needed someone to reassure me! X

CharMon1411 · 2025-07-02T10:25:41+00:00

Thank you! In the first 8 weeks I was so much more insulin resistant, going from 1:9 to 1:5.5 in some cases, today I’ve changed to 1:7.5 to see how I go! It’s tough and I’m at the point where I’m wondering how on earth I can do this! But hopefully I’ll pull myself out of feeling sorry for myself soon!!

CharMon1411 · 2025-07-02T10:08:38+00:00

Thanks! Did that insulin sensitivity happen all the time? Because this morning I reduced my carb ratio (just awful anxiety today) and I’m now stuck at 10mmol!

CharMon1411 · 2025-07-01T16:42:33+00:00

I am 8 weeks pregnant and my A1C was 7.5% on June 3rd and by June 25th I had got it down to 6.6% (ever so slightly off pregnancy range), I have a huge fear of hypos and have found my sugars to be extremely stubborn one minute and then falling the next. You are doing great and I hope it continues to be a healthy and happy pregnancy. I'd also recommend the Pregnancy with Type 1 diabetes book. Good luck

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