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10/28/09 10:03 AM

"Can high blood sugar (200+) for a period of about 2 hours in early pregnancy seriously impact the baby? My BG level is usually in very good control."
Asked By: cjsarsd1  
Category: Women's Issues

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I am type 1 on insulin pump therapy, with a healthy 3 yr old, after many losses. My husband & I are trying again, and my levels have been in very good control, with the exception of this morning, when I ate cold cereal. I also have been exercising in the am, so I would have expected it to be lower, not higher.

Expert Answers (1)

10/30/09 09:21 PM

Hello,

Thanks for bringing your question to dLife.

Glad to hear of your usual good blood glucose (sugar) control and a healthy 3 year old.

Elevated blood gucose is a particular concern during pregnancy. It is associated with a high rate of negative outcomes. Therefore, we emphasize the importance of maintaining stricter blood glucose control pre-conception and throughout pregnancy.

Intensive exercise sometimes results in increased blood glucose rather than decreased blood glucose. Consider moderate exercise which typically lowers blood glucose. Continue to monitor your blood glucose frequently to determine how your body response to your meal and exercise plan.

Continue to count your carbs. Double check your portion sizes. It is easy to under estimate the amounts of carbs in each serving.

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE,CPT
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Community Answers (1)

11/14/09 11:06 AM

I can not eat a cold cereal most are loaded with a heavy carb load. They most times shoot my sugar as high as what you got so I avoid them and end up eating bacon and eggs or some other form of protein.
Answered By: furball64801
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