GD support thread

[amyrose2]

I'm taking with food and it's 500 mgs. I'm exhausted like you feel like my body is a dead weight I feel sick and lightheaded and have the poos something awful (sorry) I have only just started on them so I'm praying this will pass bit tbh my sugars are as high as ever despite having a really good diet so I don't know if they will work for me. I dont mind feeling awful if it means baby will be healthy but for it not to be working is what's getting to me the most x

 

[izzy29]

How far on are you Anmyrose? Maybe it's general preg symptoms and just the poos that are from the met? I love being preg when I don't feel crappy but this lack of energy today is getting to me.

 

[amjon]

Ladies are any if you having bad sideaffects to metformin I started it yesterday and I feel awful! I have been given 2 weeks before they decide weather I need insulin or not x

I had SEVERE (as in probably worse than labor pain) stomach cramps about a week after I started for about 30 minutes. I stopped it for a day, then the dr called in the name brand instead of generic. I haven't had a repeat as bad, but did have some cramps yesterday (though I do think I ate a bit of corn which could have caused it). I've been pretty constipated too which is kind of unusual for me, especially with eating salads. Unfortunately I doubt insulin would help me (and there's NO way I would be giving myself shots and DH refuses too).

 

[amyrose2]

I'm 28 weeks tomorrow I have had a blood transfusion and iron infusion 2 weeks ago as I
Very anemic so I think it could be a combo of the whole lot. X

 

[HellBunny]

Thanks hellbunny.
Yes I did have GD last time and there is only 16monhts between my babies - as I got pregnant at 7 months postpartum, so I wonder if that could have contributed. I do think I probably was always prone towards diabetes a little as I often get hypogylcemia when i'm tired or run down.
you would make fantastic MW - esp diabetic one. Mine really is so wishy washy. you
know way more than her already! And have a better manner.
when you say your fasting came back at 5.6 (what test was that - did you do at home or through doctors). Is that were they test your blood after not eating through the night - i.e. before brekfast. I've been doing my own prebrekfast readings and they are around 5.4 (after 11hours)
how did they make your diabetic diagnossis waas it with gtt or the fasting sugars or by using monitor. Are you type 1 or 2 or predaibetic. I have a feeling mine won't be completely clear but not sure where i'll fall.
sorry last question but because I've had high readings and I feel awful with 2 weeks old who has cold, and total sleep deprivation, I've started to eat diabetic type diet again to help maintain sugars and help me feel better but don't want my blood testing to be coming back ok because I've controlled with diet - i want to know where I stand and can then control with diet. so maybe before test I should eat what i want for a few days - does this make any sense or do you know what they advise on this.
big hugs - thanks for your help hb. x

If you were to be pre-diabetic, i've heard it can be reversed by eating a diabetic diet (lowish carb/wholegrain/low sugar etc)
Have you tried downing a sugary drink and testing 1-2 hours later? What are your numbers like with things which you found you couldn't have in pregnancy but what the diebetes nurses advised (like cereals/breads etc)

Originally my glucose tolerance test (done at the doctors) came back at 13.2, then they decided that was my iron count (Bolton NHS just get more hilarious by the minute, they messed up my glucose test when pregnant with Jayden they can't seem to get the results right) so then they told me it actually came back at 9.8 which is pre-diabetic, so i'm half way there which i kind of knew, so for now i'm just cutting back on sugary things but eating normal (which i seem to be ok with) i did have abit of cake though this afternoon

When you go for your GTT eat normal for a few days, as they usually advice for the GTT in pregnancy i think it gives more accurate results (though if you were to be full blown diabetic then i doubt it would make a difference)

I hope i helped abit but if you need any more advice i will help where i can xxx


Helen i'm so excited for you!! I can't believe its tomorrow already it doesn't seem 5 minutes since you were around 24 weeks pregnant you said it was ages away! good luck i'l be thinking of you

thanks hb
I'm actually eating similar to when pregnant as I feel so rubbish at the moment with healing down below - stiches grr! and sleep depro and cold that i don't want to throw unstable sugars inot the mix too. but when i had a bowl of cereal (shreddies) I tested 4 hours later and they were 6.6 - so i felt that was high for premeal. But i do have bad cold and know can make worse. so going to stick to diabetic ish diet until as you say few days before gtt and take from there. I have feeling i'm prediabetic as my numbers are slightly higher than when pregnant (though obviously not taking metfromin now).
grrrr it's a pian in the bum!!! I really thought it would all be done and dusted with not dragging on but not going to worry - I'll just wait 4 more weeks and take from there.
thanks so much for advice xxxxxxxxxxxx
ps numbers have been around 5.1-5.4 morning fasting and around high 6s after meals but this is on diabetic diet.
big hugs xxxxx

I'm so sorry i haven't replied sooner, i've been in hospital a few days but getting on the mend i think.

Have you tested lately, how are your numbers? O/h bought me this ice cream, i had it and 1 hour later 13.2, so i think i'm definitley diabetic! grrrrrrrr so cheesed off! I wonder what would happen if i religiously stuck to a diabetic diet for 6 weeks, then tested with something to see what effect that would be.

I hope you are better from your cold and your little ones are too, its so hard when you are sleep deprived and our babies are ill. xxxxxx

 

[dae114]

Hi Ladies, I just want to introduce myself here and see if anyone has any experience with a situation similar to mine.

For starters, I was diagnosed with GD this past Thursday, and I am kind of in complete shock. I am nearly 26 weeks at this point. Baby is measuring a half week behind schedule according to my OB's fundal height measurement. I am 25 years old, 5'3, weigh 116 pounds and have gained four pounds being pregnant (so started at 112). I have never been overweight. Any other thin or small girls out there with GD? What has your experience been? Did you experience complications at delivery, etc?

Also, I began tracking my sugars on Friday and so far have not changed my diet (i have been looking at carbs but it appears my typical diet fell within the range of the diet they have prescribed for me, so nothing has changed yet) and all my numbers are within the range the diabetes counselor instructed me to aim for. I test my fasting sugar, and then two hours after each meal. I am usually between 90-105 (they want me 120 or under) after meals and always in 70s (they want 95 or under) after fasting. I am not on meds or insulin.

This whole thing is getting on my nerves already because I feel as though this is somewhat unnecessary for me. I failed my 3 hour test by four points at the one and two hour checks though, and I will play by the rules because it's for the bubs of course. Anyone else completely frustrated? I feel guilty about having GD and it seems so difficult to comprehend given my complete lack of history, risk factors and symptoms.

Anyone's input or experiences would be so appreciated! Thanks!

 

[AmeliePoulain]

Hi Ladies, I just want to introduce myself here and see if anyone has any experience with a situation similar to mine.

For starters, I was diagnosed with GD this past Thursday, and I am kind of in complete shock. I am nearly 26 weeks at this point. Baby is measuring a half week behind schedule according to my OB's fundal height measurement. I am 25 years old, 5'3, weigh 116 pounds and have gained four pounds being pregnant (so started at 112). I have never been overweight. Any other thin or small girls out there with GD? What has your experience been? Did you experience complications at delivery, etc?

Also, I began tracking my sugars on Friday and so far have not changed my diet (i have been looking at carbs but it appears my typical diet fell within the range of the diet they have prescribed for me, so nothing has changed yet) and all my numbers are within the range the diabetes counselor instructed me to aim for. I test my fasting sugar, and then two hours after each meal. I am usually between 90-105 (they want me 120 or under) after meals and always in 70s (they want 95 or under) after fasting. I am not on meds or insulin.

This whole thing is getting on my nerves already because I feel as though this is somewhat unnecessary for me. I failed my 3 hour test by four points at the one and two hour checks though, and I will play by the rules because it's for the bubs of course. Anyone else completely frustrated? I feel guilty about having GD and it seems so difficult to comprehend given my complete lack of history, risk factors and symptoms.

Anyone's input or experiences would be so appreciated! Thanks!

I wasn't diagnosed until 36 weeks because I was 24, no family history and I weighed 105 lbs when I got pregnant and didnt gain huge amounts of weight.

My daughter weighed 6lb 7oz when she was born at 39 weeks and everything was fine

 

[HellBunny]

Hi Ladies, I just want to introduce myself here and see if anyone has any experience with a situation similar to mine.

For starters, I was diagnosed with GD this past Thursday, and I am kind of in complete shock. I am nearly 26 weeks at this point. Baby is measuring a half week behind schedule according to my OB's fundal height measurement. I am 25 years old, 5'3, weigh 116 pounds and have gained four pounds being pregnant (so started at 112). I have never been overweight. Any other thin or small girls out there with GD? What has your experience been? Did you experience complications at delivery, etc?

Also, I began tracking my sugars on Friday and so far have not changed my diet (i have been looking at carbs but it appears my typical diet fell within the range of the diet they have prescribed for me, so nothing has changed yet) and all my numbers are within the range the diabetes counselor instructed me to aim for. I test my fasting sugar, and then two hours after each meal. I am usually between 90-105 (they want me 120 or under) after meals and always in 70s (they want 95 or under) after fasting. I am not on meds or insulin.

This whole thing is getting on my nerves already because I feel as though this is somewhat unnecessary for me. I failed my 3 hour test by four points at the one and two hour checks though, and I will play by the rules because it's for the bubs of course. Anyone else completely frustrated? I feel guilty about having GD and it seems so difficult to comprehend given my complete lack of history, risk factors and symptoms.

Anyone's input or experiences would be so appreciated! Thanks!

Although i've had both babies now, i was the same, no risk factors and was approx 114lbs when pregnant, i didn't gain weight until 24 weeks with #2. Its a pain in the bum but sometimes it just happens and theres nothing you could of done to prevent it, both labours/births were fine xxx

 

[natsar1]

Hi was diagnosed wiv gd at around 26wks as well n my bloods were fine before n afta eating but as the wks hve progressed my bloods hve started creeping up and I have noticed a change esp in the evening thy r higher. I am now 34wks so i hve to watch what I eat when it comes to how much carbs i can hve. This is just my experience though every1 is different. Gd luck hope everything goes ok.

 

[tracy143]

As promised, here is a picture of my little beauty.

 

[daisy72]

Hi Ladies, I also have gestational diabetes. This is my second pregnancy with GD, first time I was diagnosed at 24 weeks. This time I failed my 50g glucose test as early as 11 weeks . So far my levels are pretty decent with just diet and exercise, but I don't expect them to remain the same through the pregnancy... I'm not overweight (bmi 22), but I have family history and I'm not very young, so definitely in the risk group.

 

[TanyaW]

Hey everyone, I guess I'm really just looking for some support. I was diagnosed with GD at 31 weeks. I controlled it very well with diet and tested all fine after having LO. I am nervous about having more kids because I know that the chances are higher and it usually comes back worse. I've always wanted 3 kids and I feel like I am letting this change my mind, but I absolutely adore my daughter and I know in a year or so I will want another. Did anyone else feel this way? I am working so hard to try and prevent it. My mother was borderline diabetic and lost 100lbs and is no longer at risk and her numbers are perfect. I am hoping with losing the weight I can reduce my risk as seeing that this is prob more due to the fact of my weight than genetics, although it does run in my family and DH's family. I'm already down almost 50lbs since having LO and trying to convince myself I shouldn't change my wants over this. Anyways just wanted to know if anyone else felt like this... Thanks for listening.

 

[izzy29]

Hey everyone, I guess I'm really just looking for some support. I was diagnosed with GD at 31 weeks. I controlled it very well with diet and tested all fine after having LO. I am nervous about having more kids because I know that the chances are higher and it usually comes back worse. I've always wanted 3 kids and I feel like I am letting this change my mind, but I absolutely adore my daughter and I know in a year or so I will want another. Did anyone else feel this way? I am working so hard to try and prevent it. My mother was borderline diabetic and lost 100lbs and is no longer at risk and her numbers are perfect. I am hoping with losing the weight I can reduce my risk as seeing that this is prob more due to the fact of my weight than genetics, although it does run in my family and DH's family. I'm already down almost 50lbs since having LO and trying to convince myself I shouldn't change my wants over this. Anyways just wanted to know if anyone else felt like this... Thanks for listening.

I haven't had this baby yet and I am thinking if it gets anyway worse with GD it would out me off having anymore. The doc told me there is increased chance of getting it next time but I too need to lose a good few lbs and she told me that if I did it would reduce my chance of getting it again.

 

[izzy29]

Right, I need a bit of advice, I have to decide about delivery in the next week. Basically because of GD I am not allowed to go past 39 weeks. They usually induce then but as I ad a previous section I can't be induced. Not much choice really is there? If I want to go naturally should I request sweeps from a certain stage to see if anything happens? I would hate to end up with an emergency section like last time but this baby is much smaller at the minute so I am hoping that wouldn't happen. What would u girls do?

 

[izzy29]

Bit of an update, apparently I can go past 39 weeks if I want to try for a vbac and I can be induced but only lightly. Different docs tell u different things. I am going to wait and see how the weight of the baby goes, 6 weeks ago she was on 10th centile, 4 weeks ago on 30th centile and then today on 50th. Even though I am testing my bs 7 times a day consultant said we don't know whats happening when people aren't checking so if the baby jumps up to higher centile it could mean that the sugars aren't being managed as well as I thought. Bit disappointed to hear that. I really don't think I will have a tiny baby no matter what but I hate being branded GD, I am just in denial but working so hard controlling it.
Oh and baby is 5lb 2 as of today.

 

[2boyz1onway]

Hi Ladies

Wanted to know if I could join your thread for Gestational Diabetes. I got the call Monday and said that I failed my 3 hour horribly. I was diagnosed as borderline diabetic prior to pregnancy and figured with diet things were ok. The doctors administered my first 1 hour at 24 weeks which I passed, and then at 28 weeks, I failed my 2nd 1 hour. Friday (07/20/12) I had my 3 hour .

I am a little heart broken, and thought that maybe I have been hurting my baby, but doctors say that he's ok. I have never gone through something like this before, and would like to talk with others who have.

Would that be ok?

 

[MKHewson]

Hi Ladies

Wanted to know if I could join your thread for Gestational Diabetes. I got the call Monday and said that I failed my 3 hour horribly. I was diagnosed as borderline diabetic prior to pregnancy and figured with diet things were ok. The doctors administered my first 1 hour at 24 weeks which I passed, and then at 28 weeks, I failed my 2nd 1 hour. Friday (07/20/12) I had my 3 hour .

I am a little heart broken, and thought that maybe I have been hurting my baby, but doctors say that he's ok. I have never gone through something like this before, and would like to talk with others who have.

Would that be ok?

I went through the exact emotions with my GD diagnoses, I cried at the clinic. The nurse was amazing, she said to me, this comes guilt free there is nothing we can do about having GD. She said you need your placenta and pregnancy hormones to have the baby and they are not working with you body chemistry. I am on about 23 long lasting over night insulin, and about 18 before meals and my sugars are with the wanted range. Keep eating well and watch how you eat, like for breakie no milk or fruit, your first milk/dairy should be lunch time. I am here if you want to chat. Keep a chin up

 

[sunnydazegirl]

Hey everyone, I guess I'm really just looking for some support. I was diagnosed with GD at 31 weeks. I controlled it very well with diet and tested all fine after having LO. I am nervous about having more kids because I know that the chances are higher and it usually comes back worse. I've always wanted 3 kids and I feel like I am letting this change my mind, but I absolutely adore my daughter and I know in a year or so I will want another. Did anyone else feel this way? I am working so hard to try and prevent it. My mother was borderline diabetic and lost 100lbs and is no longer at risk and her numbers are perfect. I am hoping with losing the weight I can reduce my risk as seeing that this is prob more due to the fact of my weight than genetics, although it does run in my family and DH's family. I'm already down almost 50lbs since having LO and trying to convince myself I shouldn't change my wants over this. Anyways just wanted to know if anyone else felt like this... Thanks for listening.

I have to say that having GD hasn't been a great experience but it hasn't deterred me from wanting more kids in the future. The one thing that it has put into my mind for sure it that next time I need to be in better shape (lose a few pounds, more active..) So I think for me the main thing is to change myself so that I can still have more children like I had planned.

 

[sunnydazegirl]

Hi Ladies

Wanted to know if I could join your thread for Gestational Diabetes. I got the call Monday and said that I failed my 3 hour horribly. I was diagnosed as borderline diabetic prior to pregnancy and figured with diet things were ok. The doctors administered my first 1 hour at 24 weeks which I passed, and then at 28 weeks, I failed my 2nd 1 hour. Friday (07/20/12) I had my 3 hour .

I am a little heart broken, and thought that maybe I have been hurting my baby, but doctors say that he's ok. I have never gone through something like this before, and would like to talk with others who have.

Would that be ok?

I am glad you found the thread here, I think everyone will be really helpful to you.

 

[lollybabe2011]

Hello Ladies,
I have been hibernating, so have not been on forum in a while
Belated congratulations to Madmae, Marley, tracey, Doodar...
I know I am missing someone

Hellbunny good to see you around, izzy 5lb at 33wks is good
To the new ladies welcome

I have been doing well, insulin dose has increased a lot but control not too bad.
My consultant is now aiming for 38+, as diabetic team not happy for me to go beyond this.
Anyway had scan on monday at 36+2 baby now 7lb 1 ounce, compared to ds who was pound 7lb 15oz (GD on insulin - induction and delivery at 39+6). We think is definately think this is a bigger baby I also feel bigger.