Hi Hun, I had four children with no problems, then whilst I was pregnant with no.4 DH got really sick and was later diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. We accidentally conceived about 18months after having my fourth whist his blood sugars we through the roof and later miscarried at almost twelve weeks, a few months later we tried again ( blood sugars still in the late teens twenties) and suffered a miscarriage yet again. We also had a few suspected chemical pregnancies after our first miscarriage. The DR said miscarriage and fertility problems are fairly common, especially with high glucose levels. I think diabetic men have a slightly lower count than healthy men on average and there are also fragmental DNA problems in the head of the sperm hence women having miscarriages. We were never officially tested, but after four healthy pregnancies, it was suspected diabetes was the cause. About 7 months after my first miscarriage his levels were down to abut 10 on average, and he started taking Maca root and male pre Natals and we have managed to sustain a pregnancy, so it is possible, it just took a bit longer this time
How long have you been trying Hun? I know my story isn't the same as yours but I thought it may give you hope.
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out of curiosity have they said if your baby has much chance of having diabetes?
Hey hunny! Thanks for the reply. He got his ex pregnant about 4 years ago with triplets but she miscarried, and that was like two months before he found out he had type 1. So I'm not sure if the diabetes played a role but she had cysts or something on her ovaries which was a big factor. Oh's levels were also in the 10-20s. I put him on multi vitamins and it's stayed below 10, usually around 5-8 which is not bad. It's just that I think it's playing on my mind so much that it could be a big problem for us, I suppose when the time is right it WILL happen and probably when I least expect it. You have given me some hope. Thank you! oh and congrats on your pregnancy! Let's hope it doesn't take too much longerHi Hun, I had four children with no problems, then whilst I was pregnant with no.4 DH got really sick and was later diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. We accidentally conceived about 18months after having my fourth whist his blood sugars we through the roof and later miscarried at almost twelve weeks, a few months later we tried again ( blood sugars still in the late teens twenties) and suffered a miscarriage yet again. We also had a few suspected chemical pregnancies after our first miscarriage. The DR said miscarriage and fertility problems are fairly common, especially with high glucose levels. I think diabetic men have a slightly lower count than healthy men on average and there are also fragmental DNA problems in the head of the sperm hence women having miscarriages. We were never officially tested, but after four healthy pregnancies, it was suspected diabetes was the cause. About 7 months after my first miscarriage his levels were down to abut 10 on average, and he started taking Maca root and male pre Natals and we have managed to sustain a pregnancy, so it is possible, it just took a bit longer this time
How long have you been trying Hun? I know my story isn't the same as yours but I thought it may give you hope.
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currently 11/12 dpo. X x
Hi Hun, I had four children with no problems, then whilst I was pregnant with no.4 DH got really sick and was later diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. We accidentally conceived about 18months after having my fourth whist his blood sugars we through the roof and later miscarried at almost twelve weeks, a few months later we tried again ( blood sugars still in the late teens twenties) and suffered a miscarriage yet again. We also had a few suspected chemical pregnancies after our first miscarriage. The DR said miscarriage and fertility problems are fairly common, especially with high glucose levels. I think diabetic men have a slightly lower count than healthy men on average and there are also fragmental DNA problems in the head of the sperm hence women having miscarriages. We were never officially tested, but after four healthy pregnancies, it was suspected diabetes was the cause. About 7 months after my first miscarriage his levels were down to abut 10 on average, and he started taking Maca root and male pre Natals and we have managed to sustain a pregnancy, so it is possible, it just took a bit longer this time
How long have you been trying Hun? I know my story isn't the same as yours but I thought it may give you hope.
Xx
Wow it just goes to show how much diabetes can affect both male and female. So glad you got your bfp an everything is going well
I was told in my first pregnancy that there was a higher risk of the baby getting diabetes if it was the father who had it and not the mother. (Even though the risk is low to both I think they said) x
My DH has type 1 also but I don't think it affected his fertility. He is very active and has a good diet, but otherwise doesn't take any vitamins or supplements. It took 8 months to conceive our first and 3 months for our second. You are still within the normal range for a 1st time pregnancy, diabetes or not.
And we were told that type 1 is not genetic, only type 2. There is no history of diabetes in DHs family. He is 36 now, diagnosed at 32.
As an aside, DH read that to give cod liver oil to the baby before age 1 reduces their risk of becoming diabetic, so we add some to his milk a few times per week.
Good luck.
My DH has type 1 also but I don't think it affected his fertility. He is very active and has a good diet, but otherwise doesn't take any vitamins or supplements. It took 8 months to conceive our first and 3 months for our second. You are still within the normal range for a 1st time pregnancy, diabetes or not.
And we were told that type 1 is not genetic, only type 2. There is no history of diabetes in DHs family. He is 36 now, diagnosed at 32.
As an aside, DH read that to give cod liver oil to the baby before age 1 reduces their risk of becoming diabetic, so we add some to his milk a few times per week.
Good luck.
