Hi Starr,

If you are trying to get pregnant and know you are a type 2 on metformin, you should be speaking to your doctor. Online sites are great for getting information that will help you ask all the right questions, but can not take the place of your doctor's solid medical advice and care.

There is a considerable amount of information here to help you in your next appointment.

Dr Bill Quick wrote an article about planning a pregnancy when you are diabetes. You can read the entire article here. Although he does not mention Metformin (or Glucophage) there is alot of helpful information and advice.

Amy Tenderich wrote an article about diabetic mom's to be. You can read the entire article here.

Hi Starr,

I'll echo Vicki's advice, you'll certainly want to talk to your doctor about the use of any medications during preganncy.  I'm not familiar with metformin, but I'm sure there are standard regulations about it's use during pregnancy.

As for the symptoms of diabetes and pregnancy, in my experience they are quite distinct.  Symptoms of diabetes can basically be divided into high blood sugar and low blood sugar symptoms.  When you're high you may feel thirsty, lethargic, and sleepy.  Highs can also cause headaches, blurry vision, cotton-mouth, and nausea.  Low blood sugar symptoms, on the other hand, include sweating, shakiness, hunger, headache, disorientation, and dizziness. 

The only diabetes related symptoms that may also be present during pregnancy are headaches and nausea.  These are such common symptoms that could be related to any number of health conditions. 

Please check with your doctor if you're experiencing high blood sugars that are causing many symptoms.  You'll want to get those under control at least a few months before conceiving.  Doctors report that blood sugar control immediately before conception is just as important as during the actual pregnancy.

Good luck!

Kelsey