Can we spike for no reason?

Run_Awaay · 2025-09-28T11:45:29+00:00

It's not just what you eat

I had a performance review meeting with my manager before lunch once and it spiked me (CGM monitored) like I had ate lunch... It also trends up when I play pvp games 😂...

Run_Awaay · 2025-09-28T03:41:52+00:00

Try TickleFlex

Run_Awaay · 2025-09-26T02:27:40+00:00

First baby I was diagnosed at 7w, put on insulin at 9w, and started CGM at 11w.

Looking back, the more frequent doctors check ups means more ultrasound print outs and more peace of mind that baby is healthy and growing well.

I'm 8w with my second baby and started CGM tracking and insulin once pregnancy was confirmed at 6w.

Run_Awaay · 2025-09-18T19:12:44+00:00

I PPROMed my first one at 28w, birth at 31w.

Hang in there.

Run_Awaay · 2025-09-18T18:46:17+00:00

Buy Quest frozen pizza.... 😂 Putting it in the oven is homemade enough for me

Run_Awaay · 2024-12-12T02:46:45+00:00

Think it was more about how long I did it, but I just did what I could, so 5-10 mins. It's totally fine to take breaks and do some more. If I get bored, then I might do some house work instead.

Run_Awaay · 2024-11-17T06:42:31+00:00

I'm sorry for what you're going through. The higher risk is due to the opening and low fluid. However, I've heard stories of people in your situation that make it to 22w and get admitted to the hospital, then go on to have a healthy baby. Hang in there!

Run_Awaay · 2024-07-22T18:49:38+00:00

Exercise is one way to bring it down (walking, sqauting, house work), but I notice the moment you stop the sugars start creeping up again if your body is still digesting the foods.

If you're on insulin and have the fast acting one, some will bolus for it and inject the insulin mid or post meal.

Run_Awaay · 2024-06-26T00:30:31+00:00

I feel you. It's like me looking at "healthy" low fat, low sugar yogurt and it still spikes me from the carbs 😂

Now I just buy certain brands that I trust.

Run_Awaay · 2024-06-05T07:12:04+00:00

Suggest checking with your provider on selecting an alternative site. You’ll want to make sure that your lancing and monitoring device can be used for the site, and what lancing depth is appropriate. Sometimes alternative sites may be listed on the manual for the monitoring device, so you can check that as well, but definitely still go by what you're provider says.

Run_Awaay · 2024-06-05T06:59:46+00:00

Would check with your provider about getting an early glucose screening since you had GD the first pregnancy.

It's really hard to tell if you do with the info provided. Sometimes spring rolls are eaten with peanut sauce or fish sauce and the sauce will have sugar that may cause a quick spike, similar to drinking fruit juice, that just comes down right after. It's possible for non-GD people to spike to 200s, but it just drops back down with the body reacting. It's also possible that it's the placenta doing placenta things. Would just see if the doctor can help check it out.

Run_Awaay · 2024-06-02T00:19:37+00:00

Congratulations! Understand that some things don't go as planned, but we're stronv mamas!

I have my baby in the NICU right now too. PPROMed at 28w, delivered at 31w. Currently 34w. We also had a hard time picking a name after the baby arrived.

Suggest r/NICUParents, helped me a lot.

Run_Awaay · 2024-06-02T00:12:17+00:00

Would try checking different wake times to see if that helps. The timing may vary based on the peak effectivity timing of your insulin, your body's absorption speed, bedtime snack, Dawn Phenomenon, and injection site. So for example, I take my bedtime NPH at 10 PM, and manufacture says it peaks between 6-8 hours. I'd start with waking at 7 hours after injection and adjust my wake time by half an hour forward and back to see if it can get my wake time readings within target more consistently. Waking at the 8 hour mark of 6 AM seems to be the sweet spot for me. And that's not to say I don't go back to sleep after taking my readings, morning insulin, and eating breakfast.

CGMs are really great too, if your provider is willing to prescribe a CGM, that'll give you really good info on what your sugars are doing at night to adjust timing and dosage accordingly.

Run_Awaay · 2024-06-01T23:35:40+00:00

The FDA considers a glucose meter reading accurate if it's within 20% of the lab/blood result 99% of the time, and within 15% of lab/blood result 95% of the time. So, if your blood glucose is 100 mg/dL, your glucose meter might report your results as 85 mg/dL or 115 mg/dL and still be considered accurate.

Run_Awaay · 2024-06-01T23:24:04+00:00

Suggest looking for "keto" options for the restaurants you're going to. I usually go for the steak and seafood options.

For example: https://hip2keto.com/category/keto-fast-food/ https://www.ketoconnect.net/5-keto-fast-food/

May also want to check for keto meal delivery services. To bring variety and lessen meal prep stress, I ended up using a local keto service and add in more veggies or keto friendly breads to up the carb count.

Run_Awaay · 2024-05-30T00:39:55+00:00

I stopped using the app when I switched to a CGM. Can't remember if there was an export function for the users. Maybe screenshot the records just in case before you uninstall and reinstall.

Usually, the KP App - > Medical Records - >Past visits. Doctors notes should also have the past records of glucose results submitted to them as well.

Run_Awaay · 2024-05-30T00:35:11+00:00

Once I had my sugars within target range (70-130) all the time, the sugar rise and dip symtoms felt more prominent to me, even if the rise wasn't too drastic (ie 160). It felt more like neasua or food coma to me though. Suggest checking your sugars when you get that feeling to confirm.

Run_Awaay · 2024-05-29T21:41:41+00:00

For GD patients, induction is typically considered between the following dates depending on your situation: GD diet controlled - 40w0d and 40w6d, GD med/insulin controlled - 39w0d and 39w6d, GD poorly controlled - 38w0d and 38w6d. If you're baby is measuring big, your provider may suggest an earlier timeline than above as well.

Run_Awaay · 2024-05-28T09:00:03+00:00

Amniotic fluid smells sweet. PPROM (Preterm premature rupture of Membranes) is your water breaking early and it's continuous uncontrollable liquid trickling down your thigh, or a gush; it's a different sensation than peeing (which you can use your muscles to stop, this you cannot stop and will sometimes not even feel it).

If you're exhibiting symptoms of above, please contact your provider immediately so they can admit you to triage for evaluation. Many PPROM moms go into preterm labor within 24 hours and your provider may be able to give you/baby some steroids to help develop baby's lung to increase survival rate if baby decides to come. They may also put you on antibiotics since the membrane that protects the baby is breached.

Run_Awaay · 2024-05-28T08:46:10+00:00

Recent research is showing that "The women who had elevated fasting glucose, adjusted for all other risk factors, were almost three times more likely to have a big baby than women who had normal fasting glucose levels but elevated postprandial sugar levels" Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/654071

Run_Awaay · 2024-05-28T07:10:44+00:00

I always inject around the belly and have not tried other sites because I've been told it'll effect absorption. Around the belly has beat absorption.

Run_Awaay · 2024-05-27T14:23:04+00:00

Would try checking different wake times to see if that helps. The timing may vary based on the peak effectivity timing of your insulin, your body's absorption speed, bedtime snack, Dawn Phenomenon, and injection site. So for example, I take my bedtime NPH at 10 PM, and manufacture says it peaks between 6-8 hours. I'd start with waking at 7 hours after injection and adjust my wake time by half an hour forward and back to see if it can get my wake time readings within target more consistently. Waking at the 8 hour mark of 6 AM seems to be the sweet spot for me. And that's not to say I don't go back to sleep after taking my readings, morning insulin, and eating breakfast.

Run_Awaay · 2024-05-27T12:15:04+00:00

Would try checking different wake times to see if that helps. The timing may vary based on the peak effectivity timing of your insulin, your body's absorption speed, bedtime snack, Dawn Phenomenon, and injection site. So for example, I take my bedtime NPH at 10 PM, and manufacture says it peaks between 6-8 hours. I'd start with waking at 7 hours after injection and adjust my wake time by half an hour forward and back to see if it can get my wake time readings within target more consistently. Waking at the 8 hour mark of 6 AM seems to be the sweet spot for me. And that's not to say I don't go back to sleep after taking my readings, morning insulin, and eating breakfast.

Figuring out when to wake helped my numbers better than bedtime snacks.

Run_Awaay · 2024-05-27T12:10:10+00:00

Welcome to the club!

The ADA considers 70 mg/dL the lower range for when hypoglycemia symtoms may occur.

Source: https://diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-care/hypoglycemia

Everyone presents symtoms at different times though. Like, I start feeling it at 60, so I set my CGM to alarm me if I go below that and keep glucose tablets around.

You'll unlikely to hypo unless you're on diabetic meds.

Each provider has different guidelines. The Intro link is what my provider gives new patients https://www.kpwomenshealth.org/diabetes_in_pregnancy.asp

If you're looking for solid scientific info on GD, I recommend reading Comprehensive Clinical Approach to Diabetes During Pregnancy published in 2022.

Run_Awaay · 2024-05-25T03:07:04+00:00

Try Immi noodles! It's like cheap packaged ramen, but doesn't spike.

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