High Fasting Number?

Question

So my Doctor now wants to refer me to a Diabetic doctor for insulin. But I don’t think my fasting numbers are that high and it’s the only number that has been high - about every other day. Never over 100.
What are your “high” fasting numbers that put you on insulin? 
I can’t decide if I even want to go. I recently started taking apple cider vinegar before bed and it has been bringing it down below 95.

Answer

I was put on nighttime insulin. My numbers were never higher than 100. My feelings were that my high risk doctors know way more than me. I trusted that they had mine and my child’s best interest at heart. As a result, I delivered a healthy baby that had no complications. I could not have handled if my decisions effected the health of my child.

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I’m on insulin as of this week for my fasting numbers too. They have been anywhere between 5.2-6.3 (before insulin). All other times of the day I haven’t had a single issue with!

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My doc said not over a 100 and I’ve had a few here and there over that and he’s not concerned and hasn’t referred me to anyone or medication. I hate that there are so many conflicting plans of actions by different physicians because it makes things so confusing! Just praying and trusting my doctor. I’m almost 35 weeks and my fasting number hasn’t increased, it’s actually decreased, since 31 weeks.

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The reason they want you to start insulin for high fasting numbers (consistently over 90) is because those numbers cannot be changed through diet like your other numbers can. It’s also because the further your pregnancy goes and the more hormones that are produced, the higher those fasting numbers become. They want to get those numbers under control ASAP and it is only in the best interest of you and your baby. I was devastated by it too, but it’s nothing at all compared to having a sick baby or worse. I use an insulin pen and the needle is SO tiny that I don’t even feel it. If your doctor is suggesting insulin at night, they’re only looking out for you and your baby. It’s definitely a good idea to follow their advice.

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Fasting numbers are the greatest indication that you may need medication. If they are trending high you need intervention. It may suck but it's for the health of your baby.

High Fasting Number?

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