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Hi, I am Somali, a housewife, and a blogger. At the age of 23, I got to know that I have Type 1 diabetes. 2 years after our marriage we discussed the baby. When we were ready to start a family, I talked to my endocrinologist<\/a> and after doing my medical examination.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The doctor gave us the green signal. In the beginning, I was certain I would maintain an HbA1C of 6 percent or lower for my entire pregnancy<\/a>, and I would give completely natural birth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Not surprisingly, that took a huge amount of effort. I tracked my glucose levels with a continuous glucose monitor, showed reports of blood sugar readings to my endocrinologist each week for suggested adjustments for my treatment, and kept my pregnancy craving in check.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “You always hear, ‘Oh, when you’re pregnant, you’re eating for two,\u2019”. But a pregnant lady needs only 300 to 500 calories extra on a daily basis. It’s not too much. It ensured that my blood sugar remained in control during delivery.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n My HbA1C floated around 5 percent over the entire duration of pregnancy, and I was able to give birth without drugs. On October 31, 2016, I gave birth to a 2.5 kg baby girl, who we named Vani.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I have the funniest and cutest child i.e Vani and for a diabetic mother, this is a dream fulfilled.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n “But I worked my butt off to make sure everything went well.” I was conscious about my diet or a daily exercise routine<\/a> and try to maintain a happy state of mind.<\/p>\n \n (You Might Also Like To Read: <\/strong><\/em>A Journey From Depression To Sitting Besides A Superstar<\/a>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" “Ever since I got married, my mother was always worried and said, ” You should think twice about becoming a mother “. (People Also Like To Read: When everything is too much!) Hi, I am Somali, a housewife, and a blogger. At the age of 23, I got to know that I have <\/p>\n![\"Success\u2026](\"https:\/\/english-blog.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Success\u2026-Having-a-Healthy-Baby-With-Diabetes--300x150.jpg\")
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