GD support thread

[lyssamissa]

Hi ladies,
I'm new here and oh-so-confused. I took my 1 hour glucose screening this week and failed at a 180. I realize this is a high number, but after posting this on a birth board, I had 40+ women say they had 180+ on their 1 hour yet go onto pass the 3 hour with flying colors! I do not fall into any of the risk categories (120 lb pre pregnancy- 135 now at 28w, 5"6, healthy, 24, no family members with diabetes, caucasian) and baby has consistently measured 2 weeks behind. So at first my midwife scheduled the 3 hour test, but then I received a call in which they told me I was not being "allowed" to take the test (by the overseeing OB whom I've never met) and that they automatically diagnosed me with GD. Now, don't get me wrong, if I have it I have it and want to take care of it. But after much research, I'm a little ticked that they are using a "screening" as a diagnostic tool when the American Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics specifically state that it is not meant to be used diagnostically unless 200+. Anyways, at this point I plan to meet with the dietician and get the meter, learn the meal plans, etc. But then I am going to continue to eat the way that I have been, and test my sugars to see if they stay normal. If I do this for a few days and I'm always in normal range, I can claim misdiagnosis, correct? (To reiterate, I would not be following the GD diet while doing this). And if my sugars are high, then I will gladly follow the diet plan! Thoughts, advice, opinions? I obviously want to do what's best for me and baby, but I certainly don't want to be diagnosed with something that I may not have.

 

[Newt4]

When I had gd my numbers were excellent until the end. I also have no family history, pre preg weight was 115 and very athletic and measured weeks behind in my fundals. You could have gd but I agree you need the three hr test to confirm. I would worry that although now your numbers maybe good even when following a non gd diet, they might get worse late in your pregnancy putting you and baby at risk.

 

[HuskyMomWI]

I failed the one hour test at 191 with no risk factors. I also thought I was misdiagnosed but went ahead with the meal plan and testing. It definitely wasn't a misdiagnosis. I am 38+ weeks and currently require 50 units of insulin overnight. I don't need meal insulin as I have been able to control that with diet. The worst case is you meet with the dietician and get tips for healthier eating. Be cautious about assuming you don't have it. I didn't do the 3 hour test either based in my doctors recommendation. Anything over 180 on the one hour was enough for a diagnosis.

My baby Has also measured behind for most of my pregnancy and we did ivf so we know the exact minute of conception.

 

[080509]

Hi ladies,
I'm new here and oh-so-confused. I took my 1 hour glucose screening this week and failed at a 180. I realize this is a high number, but after posting this on a birth board, I had 40+ women say they had 180+ on their 1 hour yet go onto pass the 3 hour with flying colors! I do not fall into any of the risk categories (120 lb pre pregnancy- 135 now at 28w, 5"6, healthy, 24, no family members with diabetes, caucasian) and baby has consistently measured 2 weeks behind. So at first my midwife scheduled the 3 hour test, but then I received a call in which they told me I was not being "allowed" to take the test (by the overseeing OB whom I've never met) and that they automatically diagnosed me with GD. Now, don't get me wrong, if I have it I have it and want to take care of it. But after much research, I'm a little ticked that they are using a "screening" as a diagnostic tool when the American Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics specifically state that it is not meant to be used diagnostically unless 200+. Anyways, at this point I plan to meet with the dietician and get the meter, learn the meal plans, etc. But then I am going to continue to eat the way that I have been, and test my sugars to see if they stay normal. If I do this for a few days and I'm always in normal range, I can claim misdiagnosis, correct? (To reiterate, I would not be following the GD diet while doing this). And if my sugars are high, then I will gladly follow the diet plan! Thoughts, advice, opinions? I obviously want to do what's best for me and baby, but I certainly don't want to be diagnosed with something that I may not have.

I was diagnosed with GD in my first pregnancy aged 18, i had no risk factors but a few months after my LO was born i was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (which isn't linked to GD or type 2) i wondered how on earth i got GD at my age/weight. I would ask your DR/consultant to do a blood test for type 1 antibodies if you are worried.

 

[leideebugz]

I started metformin er 2x daily last Thursday (7 March) to control AM sugar levels and was wondering if anyone knew from experience how long the drug takes to start seeing results? Getting frustrated to see no change in morning blood sugars! Thank you!

 

[Squishy1982]

Those of you who are taking insulin, what kind of units are you taking?

i take 10 units of Humulin I at night and take differing amounts of Novorapid before meals. between 6 and 12 depending on what I am eating

 

[shambaby]

Hmm, I am confused and slightly concerned. My post evening meal blood sugar was 4.8, rechecked it and got 4.9 so it seems it was accurate. I let hubby sort tea tonight and it was some battered chicken and chips. I have had this before and would expect a low 7 reading. Has anyone had anything like this happen? Baby is moving around normally so I'm not really worried about her, but it just seems odd. I have an appointment tomorrow morning for a scan and to see the diabetic consultant, so I will obviously ask them about it, just wondering if anyone has had this happen before? And wondering if I should check it again before bed in case of hypo?

 

[NatalieW]

Shambaby , where you active after the meal?

Squishy - I have 6units of novoraid at lunch and dinner. Quite low I think.


I have my induction date, 2nd April

 

[AmeliePoulain]

Hmm, I am confused and slightly concerned. My post evening meal blood sugar was 4.8, rechecked it and got 4.9 so it seems it was accurate. I let hubby sort tea tonight and it was some battered chicken and chips. I have had this before and would expect a low 7 reading. Has anyone had anything like this happen? Baby is moving around normally so I'm not really worried about her, but it just seems odd. I have an appointment tomorrow morning for a scan and to see the diabetic consultant, so I will obviously ask them about it, just wondering if anyone has had this happen before? And wondering if I should check it again before bed in case of hypo?

This happened to me in late week 38 and all through week 39.

I was told to keep a close eye on baby's movements (there was no issue at all with her with that) My diabetic MW said that even in non diabetic pregnancies the placenta starts to be less effective in week 37 and beyond which is totally normal and it can mean that the GD is easier to control.

When my daughter was born (at 39+5) they checked the placenta over really well and it was absolutely fine

 

[shambaby]

Shambaby , where you active after the meal?

Squishy - I have 6units of novoraid at lunch and dinner. Quite low I think.


I have my induction date, 2nd April

Nope, sat on my bottom watching telly! I checked it again about 1.5 hours later before bed and it was 6.7 so obviously hadn't finished rising. Saw the diabetes team today and they said it was probably due to the fat content making me digest it slower and not to worry. All was good with the dopplers and fluid volume on today's scan, she even gave us a thumbs up! And she's squirmy as ever, so all seems good. And numbers have been more predictable today so feel happier now. One more scan next week, then c-day the following week! Eek!

Exciting to have your induction date, not long until we meet our little ones :-D

 

[DAYDAY24]

Hi all just found out I have gd 26 weeks pregnant with twins im so stressed on hospital bedrest due to short cervix already

 

[NatalieW]

Day day. When are you back for all your diabetes appointments? Try not to stress over GD, once you have a handle on it, food wise, it's not too bad.


I've got to start colostrum harvesting today!

 

[AmeliePoulain]

Good luck with the colostrum harvesting!

 

[NatalieW]

Only managed 0.5ml this morning

 

[AmeliePoulain]

Only managed 0.5ml this morning

That is a totally normal amount, I used to mainly get 0.5ml in a session.

If/when you give your baby the colostrum then only give 1ml at a time, I was advised to do that and a couple of times thought I would try 1.5 ml and each time she puked it back up

I found I got the most after having a warm bath.

 

[NatalieW]

Thanks. I managed to get 1ml today!! But mainly from one breast.

 

[AmeliePoulain]

My left side is a better 'expresser' than my right.

1ml is great for 1 side.

Will you give your baby the colostrum regardless of his sugars? I used all of mine, I couldn't stand the thought of waisting any!

 

[shambaby]

I'm 38 weeks today! A week on Wednesday we will meet our baby girl (if not before!) yay, almost there :-D

I need to get on with the colostrum harvesting, although I think I've done pretty well so far. I've only done it a couple of times and I'm not sure how much I've got as I've expressed straight into storage bags to freeze it, but it looks like a good teaspoon full each time, at least. I had crazy over supply when I was expressing for Hayden, so not too surprised. Even thinking of trying out my pump to see how that goes.

 

[NatalieW]

I thought about using a pump, but looking at how thick it is I'm not sure it would work.

I will be giving it no matter what. I won't be wasting it.

 

[AmeliePoulain]

The pump can be good to get the flow going but my colostrum was way too sticky, I just expressed by hand and sucked it up with syringes.

My hospital were really confused that I had brought the colostrum in with me, I had to keep nagging when I was admitted for them to find me a freezer!