high heart rate

[vena2012]

Hi I'm nicole. I'm 15.5 weeks pregnant ans for the past 4 days my heart rate has been 130-140 and it is normally 80-90. And my hands are very shaky. Bp is good though. Any ideas?

[dande2169]

(sorry, accidentally hit post)

I test 4 times daily and eat regularly (like I described above). If I don't, I feel sick and I risk not keeping my blood sugars in control.

It's important to eat regularly because it helps keep your blood sugars from spiking (going too high).and crashing.(going too low).

Good luck. I hope everything works out.

[dande2169]

It sounds like you aren't controlling your blood sugars. You need to eat at least 3 well balanced meals and 3 snacks per day. I suggest you call your doctor as soon as they're open and explain what you're experiencing with your heart rate, diet and blood sugars. Your doctor might want you to see a nutritionist and or put you on meds. Its extremely important to control your blood sugars, especially during pregnancy.

I've been a diabetic for 7 years and am currently 35 + 5 pregnant. I test my blood sugars 4 times a day and

[vena2012]

I eat breakfast at 11am and checked my blood sugar at 5:30 I hadnt eaten anything inbetween and by bs level was 150 and I have had awful headachs and sweat all the time?  Any ideas?

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
If you were my patient, I would advise you that the resting heart rate is often elevated in pregnancy.  Women often also have irregular heart beats too.  If you were my patient, i would  want to do an ekg and perhaps a holter monitory for 24 hours or so to further evaluate.  You should probably mention it to your doctor or midwife.
Good luck!
Dr B