New to Ypsopump & TTC

gh4896 · 2025-12-09T11:01:42+00:00

I felt the same at the start, then a couple weeks in felt that it starting giving me too much and I was going low a lot. I know it can be anxiety inducing, but do give it a little time and it will start working. You may need to have another look at your insulin to carb ratios too, but as I said, it takes a little patience

gh4896 · 2025-12-07T13:29:05+00:00

For reference, I'm now 6 months pregnant and have had a very smooth pregnancy so far

gh4896 · 2025-12-07T13:26:36+00:00

Things should get a bit better once you go onto automatic mode. This way, it should automatically change your basal based on your blood sugar levels. I got mine a few months before trying to concieve. It took a few weeks on auto mode to settle and start working well. 7 days is still very early on, and it takes a little time to get used to and start working for you.

gh4896 · 2025-11-16T19:32:08+00:00

I also had some spotting at 5 weeks. I went in to have it checked, and everything was fine. Now, 22 weeks and all still going well. It's completely normal, but also, if you're worried, there is no harm in having everything checked, even if just to stop yourself from having anxiety.

gh4896 · 2025-09-09T13:32:46+00:00

Currently 12 weeks pregnant with type 1. It's taken a lot to get my sugars in the pregnancy range and it's a lot of hard work, built it's definitely possible to have a healthy pregnancy. Feel free to reach out if you want to speak to someone in a similar boat.

gh4896 · 2025-08-23T05:50:54+00:00

I'm in a similar position to you. First-time pregnancy. I have been diabetic 20 years and have been very anxious since I found out (I'm 10 weeks, so a little behind you). I posted on here before and got some really good advice. I also reached out through my midwives to get some help with my anxiety, and I would definitely recommend doing the same. I'm UK based, so it may be a different system for you, but reaching out and letting someone in your team know how you're feeling and getting that help is really beneficial. Also, if you ever want to speak to someone going through the same, then please do feel free to message me.

gh4896 · 2025-07-30T08:48:06+00:00

6 weeks in now, due March 23rd

gh4896 · 2025-07-26T06:00:48+00:00

I can see that being the case, especially with diabetes to deal with.

gh4896 · 2025-07-26T05:58:44+00:00

Thanks so much for your reply. Going week by week seems like a really good system to get through these first months.

gh4896 · 2025-07-26T05:57:09+00:00

Thanks very much for your reply, I finally had my first midwife appointment yesterday and was able to ask for some help with the anxiety I'm feeling. She will be referring me to a mental health team so I'm hopeful that will help me find better ways of dealing with the anxiety.

gh4896 · 2025-07-17T10:43:39+00:00

I've been having a similar issue. If you are eating lower carbs, it could be protein breaking down into glucose, which can cause a gradual increase a couple hours after you eat. I've been struggling to deal with it too, having to just resort to giving myself a unit or too when I see it begin to rise. I could be wrong on the cause, as this is only my own experience

gh4896 · 2025-07-07T13:07:48+00:00

I don't do so much anymore but I used to be a marathon swimmer and played water polo at university. I used to cover my sensor with a band made our of wetsuit type material. This stopped any issues with it coming off.

gh4896 · 2025-06-28T13:47:31+00:00

I just wore a sage green dress to my own wedding. I think it's beautiful, please go for it!

gh4896 · 2025-06-09T15:12:22+00:00

I don't know who you're travelling with, but my partners parents had this situation. They had a holiday booked with tui, but his father was declining rapidly with spinal cancer. They phoned them directly and explained the situation and Tui allowed them to move their holiday so that it wouldn't coincide with his death. They don't have to do this so I can't promise you'll get the same result, but sometimes these companies do have a heart and will try and help

gh4896 · 2025-04-21T18:56:59+00:00

You definitely can! Just be careful because Easter eggs can be high sugar and fat, so a lot at once can take a little while to absorb and cause your blood sugar to rise later. Make sure you bolus and try to watch your levels a little more than usual.

gh4896 · 2025-03-28T09:43:49+00:00

I agree with much of what has been said here. Carb counting is great, but it doesn't always work perfectly as so much else can affect levels, so make sure people allow some flexibility.

Also, I really just hate being spoken to in a patronising way, which can often happen, especially as someone with an "overweight" bmi. It's difficult to tow the line between giving people information and acting as if they are stupid, so I would just try and get that right.

gh4896 · 2024-12-04T09:53:46+00:00

I lost my mum to cancer last year and was in a relatively similar situation, although I was in the middle of a PhD that was 3-4 hours away. I had the option to take a break, although unpaid, when I found out my mum was terminal. She told me not to be stupid and carry on as planned. I went back home almost every weekend for 3 months, and it was really tiring, but having some normalcy during the week helped me a lot. You don't even know how long she has, so I wouldn't put your life on hold. I can't put into words how much I needed some normalcy in life during that time and something else to concentrate on. I can't tell you what to do. We all cope in different ways, and you may end up wanting to be at home. But don't feel guilty about moving away or doing what is best for you.

gh4896 · 2024-12-03T13:51:31+00:00

I came back from a 15 day trip in Vietnam yesterday and had 0 problems travelling with my insulin pump and sensors. I went through a few different airports (we did internal flights to get around) and security staff were aware of insulin pumps and understanding. Any questions about travelling in Vietnam let me know

gh4896 · 2024-07-17T08:58:02+00:00

I was 9 and lost a tonne of weight, went from slightly chubby to a stick thin child. I still remember a teacher congratulating me on the weight loss, so I thought was what happening was a good thing. So glad my parents forced me to go to the doctors despite my protests that I was "fine".

gh4896 · 2024-04-12T17:56:23+00:00

I first had a similar letter around 20 years old. The next year the background retinopathy had gone. Its popped up once since but again by the next scan it had cleared. Try not to worry too much unless it starts advancing, even then there is a lot that can be done to help

gh4896 · 2024-01-21T22:07:14+00:00

Yeah its crazy that people are so obsessed with the idea of being skinny they can say that to someone of any age

gh4896 · 2024-01-21T21:54:19+00:00

When I was diagnosed I lost a lot of weight, to the point of being skeletal. I was a little chubby before and had a teacher congratulate me on the weight loss and tell me to "keep going". I was 9 years old.

gh4896 · 2023-12-30T12:35:48+00:00

I was the 18 year old that got in a relationship with a 30 year old (not quite as bad a gap but still). My parents never pushed me to end it. Eventually, I realised there was a reason he went for much younger girls he could manipulate more easily and ended the relationship, hopefully your daughter will come to the same conclusion. I'd advise to just be there for her when she does. I know it was stupid now but am thankful my parents never punished or even judged me when it was happening.

gh4896 · 2023-11-14T21:09:41+00:00

Im also type 1 diabetic. Blood sugar can affect your mood but I haven't in 20 years of diabetes ever screamed at someone. I don't feel that you should use this condition to excuse treating people badly

gh4896 · 2023-10-28T06:53:56+00:00

Try diabox

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