[andykim0714]

Hi, IM Andy- I have been type 1 diabetes for almost 20 years and now IM 35. I check my bs level four times a day (before injecting insulin and meals) and normally I get around 80-130. And I eat pretty much everything but healthy most of the time..and I try to do exercise at least once a week.. First five years all my family and I was extremely picky about what to eat and it had been really stressful for me and them and I become really moody.. So I decided to stop picky about what to eat, rather sometimes I eat what I really want to eat... I don't have a health insurance so I havent gone to see a doctor for several years... But I'll get one soon hopefully... My question is IM about to get married although her parents disapprove our relationship because of my issue.. And my girl friend is kinda worried about having a baby since I have a diabetes.. Are there any problem For her to have healthy baby? And another question is all i do is injecting insulin four times a day before meal and doing exercise once a week.. Is there any other I need to take care about? Please help. Although I have a diabetes for 20 years, I barely have knowledge about it.. Thanks so much for help in advance...

[dano]

Hi Andy, welcome to the Forum!

See the doctor as soon as you can. It sounds like you must be doing pretty well with your control, but the doctors visit and A1c lab results are preventive maintenance.

There have been several people with diabetes that have had children that did not have diabetes. However, the possibility is always there and in the genes. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Something you should check into, if you are not already doing, is carb counting and bolus insulin injections for the carb intake.

[splix]

You have Type 1. The "risk" that children inherits diabetes from a parent with typ1 is less then 1%. With Type 2 the numbers is a bit different. I also advice you to see a doctor at least once a year to check your A1c.

As for the rest, it's the usual advice.

Exercise, MORE then once a week, more exercise = less need for insulin shots
Keep the bloodsugar level even
Take good care of your feet
Get retinal scans regularly (2-5 yrs in between) to catch eye problems early
Enjoy life!

[rplahcinski]

I've been T1 diabetic for 6.5 years diagnoses when I was 20 - during the first year of being married to an amazing guy. At first I was on a pen then about one year later I got on a pump. My Hubby is so great at reminding me to test and retrieving my tester for me. You'd think after 6 years of three+ meals a day one would just remember.

Anyways, sometimes it's tough but I am thanking God daily that I am living during these times rather than 20 or 30 years ago when they knew squat about T1.

I've been pregnant twice and delivered two very healthy, beautiful an active baby boys. Both pregnancies were similar. I had very tight control and saw my Endo. every month. But I have the diabetes whereas your wife does not.

I'm sorry your future in-laws are being difficult. That is so not cool! Diabetes is so manageable but I would recommend dishing out the dough to see a doc at least twice a year (min once). I have insurance and I still pay $170 biweekly - through my work ( so that means they pay a biggger chunk). So save up for a bit and use that money to see a doc about your diabetes. It's very important to have a doc on it side. They are in the know!

Congratulations on getting married by the way! Don't listen to your in-laws. They are not doing the best for they daughter. They are probably scared of what they hear about T1 diabetics in the movies and media. Help them and most importantly your fiancé see that u intend to have good control and that you'll do everything in your power to grow old with her and be the one that will care for her when your both old and wrinkly.