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This is a normal phenomenon in women with type 1 diabetes (and actually many of those without). In the 3rd trimester, the placenta makes more hormones that work "against" insulin and increase your resistance to it. Though it is is common, it should still be taken very seriously! I think my...

For both pregnancies, I was managed by a perinatologist (MFM) until delivery. However, in the OR, it was an OB-GYN resident who performed the c-section (with the MFM assisting). The first pregnancy was initially managed by OB-GYN and there was a big difference. I didn't think she had a good handle...

I would caution everyone to e cautious about trying to make medical decisions based on clinical research that they find. There are are lot of data to sort through and it takes a lot of experience to really determine which is valid and accurate (good quality stuides). You are bound to meet women who never...

I think once you are <6.5 or so is actually fine. Shooting for <6% is actually dangerous as there is a lot of associated hypoglycemia. The biggest life-threatening complication in tightly-controlled T1DM when young is accidental death. The goal is to aim low safely. The key is to keep your glucose...

Hi Megan - Congratulations on your pregnancy! I have had T1DM for 21 years too. Had my first baby almost 6 years ago and the second 2 years ago. Both were c-sections. I had an idealized birth plan that went out the window when the induction didn't do anything. I am SOOO glad we made that choice!...