#2 IVF 18 Weeks - Visit To The Diabetic Dept (21st January 2021)

 Hi Ladies!

So today I wanna share with you on the updates and stuffs that was done in the diabetic clinic.

Before we started our journey into the IVF world, there were few tests we need to go through. One of them are to check for any Diabetes. Sadly, I was one of them. But knowing that my family history has these, I anticipated that I will have them too in the future.. Didn't expected to have them this young.. (lol...young...😝)

So let me share with you my HBA1C readings until the latest one up to date.

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Ideal: 4.5 - 6.4mmol/L

Optimal: 6.5 - 7.0mmol/L

Suboptimal: 7.1 - 8.0mmol/L

Unacceptable: More than 8.0mmol/L

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17th November 2017 - 6.6mmol/L

12th July 2018 - 6.6mmol/L

4th September 2019 - 8.0mmol/L

20th February 2020 - 6.7mmol/L

24th July 2020 - 6.7mmol/L

24th November 2020 - 6.0mmol/L (Pregnant)

1st April 2021 - 5.3mmol/L

Yes.... I kept such records for references. And it look better than ever now.. 

So on 21st January 2021, I was scheduled to meet the Diabetic Dr for assessment.

Located on the 7th Floor in this hospital, I was told to bring along my Hypocount Chart which I have been filling it up diligently daily and indicated it in the list.

Upon arrival, I needed to do the self kiosk registration. Then proceed to the room indicated on the receipt it printed. Room 4.

Upon reaching that room, I was escorted to do a Height & Weight, Blood Pressure & Heartrate monitoring & a urine dipstick test. Once all of that was done, I was told to wait outside for my consultation period. I arrived at 4pm and was seen by the Dr roughly at 4.45pm. I just finished my morning shift at work and went down straight for the appointment.

Sat down with a few lady Drs and they asked me a few questions, along with reviewing my Hypocount Chart. Everything looks good and the Dr even asked what was my HBA1C reading. I mentioned it was 6.0mmol/L and pass a copy to her of my results. She also asked if I am on any insulins or diabetic medications. I told her, no insulins just Metformin 500mg twice a day.

She mentioned that, from all the readings she seen in my chart and my HBA1C, I do NOT have diabetes but glucose impairment. And I told her that my clinic Dr too mentioned the same, but because of family histories, to be cautious, I was started on Metformin 500mg early. She then told me that she will reduce my Metformin 500mg dosage from 500mg to 250mg once daily. I was happy to hear that!

Then I was told to lay down for a quick scan. I was excited to see lil bean at 18 weeks! Got up on the couch, pull down my pants slightly while the nurses helped me with the couch tissue & warm gel. So the Dr apply the doppler onto my belly and I could see Lil bean sleeping in a transverse lie position with my placenta position, not low lying & not blocking the cervix opening.. Alhamdulilah!! I wanted to have a normal delivery if possible! Also, I got the chance to hear the heartbeat... It was beautiful!

So after that was done, I got up and clean myself. Sat down with the Drs and they schedule to see me again in 8-10 weeks time. And they wanted me to continue monitoring my hypocount level 2 times a week now instead of daily checked. Pheww!! That was a relief to hear! My fingertips are sore from the daily poking! LOL!

I was happy with the outcome! I was told I can leave and make the payment via the app in our phone.

The total charge for today's visit was $86.00 (including the tests done in clinic)

Alright ladies! That's all for today! Thank you for reading my blog!