Will i be able to manage my diabetes on my own when i have a baby?

[GH1209]

Im having a baby in august and would like to manage my type 1 diabetes by myself while i'm in the hospital (eg:Test blood Sugars, give insulin) without any help from the nurses or doctors. i know i can keep my numbers perfect bec i always do. Do hospitals allow you to do that or are they not going to allow me to give my own injections?

[Laura H]

you will have to discuss this with your doctor prior to going into the hospital. Most nurses would probably appreciate your willingness of wanting to give your own insulin shot.
Your body changes when you have a baby and you might have to change the dosage of the medication that you take
for your diabetes and if this is the case, then the nurse may have to give it to you for a couple of days to see how your blood sugars are doing. It is good that you are able to control it, but believe me, with a baby on the way any help that you can get before, during, and after the birth would be greatly appreciated. Hope this answer helped you.
Best of Luck to you and your baby.