out of control GD 33 weeks (UK)

Hello everyone, just a question for you all!
I’m on 4x metformin a day and 8 units of insulin at night - absolutely nothing lowers my sugars. I’ve had consultations with dieticians & diabetic consultants to discuss meal plans etc, and nothing I eat lowers my levels, they’re constantly out of range. Even my fasting levels are bordering 7.0 some mornings!

My question is - will they want baby out much sooner due to my uncontrolled GD? Of course I want her to stay cooking in there for as long as possible! But I also know there is risks - They were already discussing getting her out at around 37 weeks due to her size BEFORE my levels started getting out of control just over a week and a bit ago - could this potentially be pushed forward? I’m worried about her being born super early

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They may want her out earlier but remember they have so much experience weighing up the pros and cons of high birth weight/sugars Vs gestational time and she'll get the best care no matter what - everything will be okay 💖

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