Anyone with gestational diabetes?

bluehorse · Sep 30th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Hello ladies,

I'm visiting from the 2nd tri because I think it's quite likely that I've got GD (after having had sugar found in my urine three times). I've got my GTT in a month's time but I'm really starting to worry about the consequences of having GD. Both my GP and midwife have been quite frank that there are risks to my baby and myself and I can't stop worrying. I'd really appreciate any advice from other ladies who have got/ have had it.

letia659 · Sep 30th, 2009, 11:46 AM

I have it and have finally got my blood sugar somewhat controlled with diet. I dont eat sugar and am keeping my carb intake below 90 a day. my advice would be to stay away from starches and sugars and cut your carb intake. there arent as much risk if you can control your blood sugar. but risks are that you will have a big baby and baby might have to be monitored after the birth for drops in blood sugar. they will also most likly induce you before 38 weeks or so Ive heard. there are a few on here that know a lot about it so maybe they can help you as they have helped me

Lyla · Sep 30th, 2009, 12:54 PM

I had it with my first and I have it again! Both times I've become insulin dependent after the first few weeks of attempting to control with diet. I wouldn't stress yourself out about it as long as you can commit to maintaining a healthy diet and getting a regular amount of activity into your day. Ultimately, you need to control your sugars, natural and refined. I've cut out any sweets/sugar in my coffee/cake, etc and limited my carb intake to those things that provide a lot of nutrition and also have a lot of fibre as fibre helps break down the sugar.

Just remember that your doctors will monitor you and if there is any threat to your baby, they will be honest about it. However, if you eat healthy and excercise you should be okay! It sucks because you can't give into the pregnancy "crap food" cravings, but it's only for a few months and worth it in the end!

Take care and please don't hesitate to ask questions! It's not as scary as it seems!

dom85 · Sep 30th, 2009, 14:02 PM

There's a few of us on here that have it.

As the others say, you will be monitored closely and baby will be delivered early.

I'm confused as to why your GTT is a month away and you have had glucose in your urine 3 times. I had my first GTT at 19 weeks after glucose being found once, I do have a strong family history though.

blackthickpea · Sep 30th, 2009, 21:18 PM

i have GD and as much as i have a fobia with needles i have to inject myself twice a day with 5cc insulin. I also try as much as possible to control my diet i take in very very little sugar. My doc already confirmed thait baby is big I am almost 30 weeks. I also have a glucometer where i check my sugar levels at home from time to time. I a, also stongly monitored by my doc with regular blood test yuck. So hang in there it's not all that bad just ensure that you have stuff for you and baby ready as they have claimed that babies will be taken earlier than due dates. It's been said that babies are taken ealier for fear they get too big if goes beyond 38 weeks. There are also lots of info here online so you can google about it. WShat puzzles me is why will they do a GTT test a month away and sugar has already been detected in your urine more than once. Speak to your docs about it again.

Sep 30th, 2009, 10:40 AM	#1
bluehorse Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,248	Anyone with gestational diabetes? Hello ladies, I'm visiting from the 2nd tri because I think it's quite likely that I've got GD (after having had sugar found in my urine three times). I've got my GTT in a month's time but I'm really starting to worry about the consequences of having GD. Both my GP and midwife have been quite frank that there are risks to my baby and myself and I can't stop worrying. I'd really appreciate any advice from other ladies who have got/ have had it.

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Sep 30th, 2009, 11:46 AM	#2
letia659 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,988	I have it and have finally got my blood sugar somewhat controlled with diet. I dont eat sugar and am keeping my carb intake below 90 a day. my advice would be to stay away from starches and sugars and cut your carb intake. there arent as much risk if you can control your blood sugar. but risks are that you will have a big baby and baby might have to be monitored after the birth for drops in blood sugar. they will also most likly induce you before 38 weeks or so Ive heard. there are a few on here that know a lot about it so maybe they can help you as they have helped me

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Sep 30th, 2009, 12:54 PM	#3
Lyla Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 16	I had it with my first and I have it again! Both times I've become insulin dependent after the first few weeks of attempting to control with diet. I wouldn't stress yourself out about it as long as you can commit to maintaining a healthy diet and getting a regular amount of activity into your day. Ultimately, you need to control your sugars, natural and refined. I've cut out any sweets/sugar in my coffee/cake, etc and limited my carb intake to those things that provide a lot of nutrition and also have a lot of fibre as fibre helps break down the sugar. Just remember that your doctors will monitor you and if there is any threat to your baby, they will be honest about it. However, if you eat healthy and excercise you should be okay! It sucks because you can't give into the pregnancy "crap food" cravings, but it's only for a few months and worth it in the end! Take care and please don't hesitate to ask questions! It's not as scary as it seems!

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Sep 30th, 2009, 14:02 PM	#4
dom85 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 1,821	There's a few of us on here that have it. As the others say, you will be monitored closely and baby will be delivered early. I'm confused as to why your GTT is a month away and you have had glucose in your urine 3 times. I had my first GTT at 19 weeks after glucose being found once, I do have a strong family history though.

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Sep 30th, 2009, 21:18 PM	#5
blackthickpea Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Caribbean Posts: 184	i have GD and as much as i have a fobia with needles i have to inject myself twice a day with 5cc insulin. I also try as much as possible to control my diet i take in very very little sugar. My doc already confirmed thait baby is big I am almost 30 weeks. I also have a glucometer where i check my sugar levels at home from time to time. I a, also stongly monitored by my doc with regular blood test yuck. So hang in there it's not all that bad just ensure that you have stuff for you and baby ready as they have claimed that babies will be taken earlier than due dates. It's been said that babies are taken ealier for fear they get too big if goes beyond 38 weeks. There are also lots of info here online so you can google about it. WShat puzzles me is why will they do a GTT test a month away and sugar has already been detected in your urine more than once. Speak to your docs about it again.

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