GD support thread

[izzy29]

Hmm no idea on the limits. I tested my own fasting blood and it was 94 so that seems safe. Not sure what the 2 hr will have to be.

How did the test go? Did they give u ur results or do u have to wait?

 

[Doodar]

Congratulations lolly

Hellbunny wow it's a good job you checked your levels when you did, goodness me. It's so scary. I think I might push for this antibodies test. I had my follow up 6 week gtt on wed and I'm not sure where I fall to be honest. The lady who did the test said that the diabetes team will want to see me and should write to me. My fasting was 6.6 and 2 hour was 10.3. I did ask if stress levels can affect the test because I never get a fasting above 6 when I test myself it's only when I go to the hospital for tests that they rise up. So I did my own gtt at home. I fasted and my level was 5.8 I drank just short of 400ml lucozade and 2 hours later it was 7.5. I've been testing my blood sugars after meals to and getting between 7 and 8's but I'm not sure if they allow a little more leaway when testing outside if pregnancy, do you know what normal numbers should be? and do you still test 1 hour post meal or 2 hour. I'm getting myself so worked up with it all.

 

[hakunamatata]

I called to find out if my results came in, and they did. I'm "normal"! My fasting score was 92 (needed to be between 70-99) and the 2 hour score was 90 (needed to be between 50-139).

 

[izzy29]

That's brill news!!

 

[sunnydazegirl]

Anyone have any suggestions? I have been taking the glyburide at dinner timefor GD for a few weeks now, and they have increased and decreased in about 5 weeks time. I have a pretty high fasting number usually between 96-105 which they say is to high. The rest of the day is perfect always under 120. They have only given me a week on the higher dose and I thought it was working but I guess they didn't like it for some reason and lowered it. Does anyone have any suggestions for trying to get that fasting number down. They tell me eat crackers and cheese before bed, but never how much. Maybe I am just not eating enough of them. Anyone in a similar situation?

 

[hakunamatata]

I used to eat Chobani yogurt or a protein bar before bed.

 

[izzy29]

my fasting level for my GTT was just above the limit and the night before the test I ate late on as I was worried about fasting for so long. If I dont eat after my dinner now and get my bloods down below 5 when I go to bed, they will still be below 5 when I get up. I usually have a good dinner and make sure I wont be starving going to bed, or even if I have a snack after I make sure there are a few hrs left before I go to sleep but it def seems to be working for me and hopefully it continues. Everyone is different though.

 

[amjon]

Hi ladies! I was diagnosed with PCOS/ insulin resistance by the endo after my last pregnancy ended in MMC. I started Metformin then. I just found out I'm 3 weeks 2 days today. He said I'm at increased risk for GD, but that the Metformin should help. (My BG levels are technically "normal" though higher than the endo liked with fastings between 90-114; 2 hour around 150-160 and the 1 hour GTT 134.)

 

[izzy29]

Hi ladies! I was diagnosed with PCOS/ insulin resistance by the endo after my last pregnancy ended in MMC. I started Metformin then. I just found out I'm 3 weeks 2 days today. He said I'm at increased risk for GD, but that the Metformin should help. (My BG levels are technically "normal" though higher than the endo liked with fastings between 90-114; 2 hour around 150-160 and the 1 hour GTT 134.)

Congrats! I have pcos too and was prescribed metformin, so that along with low GI diet and exercise is so far keeping my sugars at a good level.

 

[sunnydazegirl]

Just got back from the doctor today where they increased my dosage back to 5mg. I am still not really sure the point of decreasing it since when it was at 5mg it actually working much better. So hopefully this will get it where they need it otherwise I will be put on insulin.

 

[HellBunny]

Congratulations lolly

Hellbunny wow it's a good job you checked your levels when you did, goodness me. It's so scary. I think I might push for this antibodies test. I had my follow up 6 week gtt on wed and I'm not sure where I fall to be honest. The lady who did the test said that the diabetes team will want to see me and should write to me. My fasting was 6.6 and 2 hour was 10.3. I did ask if stress levels can affect the test because I never get a fasting above 6 when I test myself it's only when I go to the hospital for tests that they rise up. So I did my own gtt at home. I fasted and my level was 5.8 I drank just short of 400ml lucozade and 2 hours later it was 7.5. I've been testing my blood sugars after meals to and getting between 7 and 8's but I'm not sure if they allow a little more leaway when testing outside if pregnancy, do you know what normal numbers should be? and do you still test 1 hour post meal or 2 hour. I'm getting myself so worked up with it all.

I would, its worth doing just for the peace of mind if anything
The GTT is,

Diabetes - less than 11.1 2 hours after lucozade
Impaired glucose - Between 7.8 and 11.1 2 hours after lucozade
Diabetes - Fasting - Over 7mmol
Impaired fasting - 6.1 - 7mmol

Since i'm on insulin now the guidelines are alot easier (ish!) they generally want before mealtimes to be under 7mmol, they aren't giving me guidelines for after meals as they are trying to get my background insulin sorted, for meals i'm not on any insulin just yet as i'm in the early stages of type 1 (honeymoon period) x

 

[cat_reversing]

boo! I don't want it!!! I'm sure no one does. had a fasting blood test at 18 weeks which came out at 5.5 mmol, so they decided to assume i have GD. Used the home finger prick test but morning fast and after breakfst were too high, no lower than 5.7 but mostly above 6 before bfast and above 8.5 after bfast, so I;ve been put on metformin. I know it's not my fault but i was so sad on thursday when the mw said i would need to take it. I have had a problem with binge eating for a long time and know this probably hasn't helped along with having a high bmi, 42. I feel more resigned to it today although still not happy. Took first dose of metformin last night and quickly felt the side effect of diarrhea, never mind at least i'm not constipated! Been experimenting with different foods and so far pasta and boiled potatoes are fine but bread is a definate no. Struggling with breakfast, eggs seem to be the only thing that's ok, had porrigde with milk just now but 8.5 so that's a no. grrrrrrr it's so frustrating.

 

[izzy29]

boo! I don't want it!!! I'm sure no one does. had a fasting blood test at 18 weeks which came out at 5.5 mmol, so they decided to assume i have GD. Used the home finger prick test but morning fast and after breakfst were too high, no lower than 5.7 but mostly above 6 before bfast and above 8.5 after bfast, so I;ve been put on metformin. I know it's not my fault but i was so sad on thursday when the mw said i would need to take it. I have had a problem with binge eating for a long time and know this probably hasn't helped along with having a high bmi, 42. I feel more resigned to it today although still not happy. Took first dose of metformin last night and quickly felt the side effect of diarrhea, never mind at least i'm not constipated! Been experimenting with different foods and so far pasta and boiled potatoes are fine but bread is a definate no. Struggling with breakfast, eggs seem to be the only thing that's ok, had porrigde with milk just now but 8.5 so that's a no. grrrrrrr it's so frustrating.

It's a lot to get your head round, I am still trying to cope and have been managing it since 21 weeks. I used to have cheese and toast for breakfast but quite often it put me near the limit and that was with exercise and metformin. I have changed to 2 boiled eggs with one slice of bread and. Get between 5 and 6. I make sure I take my met with food to help with the side effects but so far so good. It will get easier.

 

[cantthinkof1]

Does anyone have any suggestions on what to eat for breakfast? I keep getting above 11 after i've eaten breakfast and all it's only special k's fruit and nut. Should i avoid cereals all together? Is it so much higher in the morning because of the long time between eating? For lunch i keep getting 7.8 which i think is ok as they say anything less then 7.8 is ok. Dinner i keep getting above 8 so have to try to work on that. I do really struggle in the mornings though, i feel so tired after breakfast and again after lunch, i feel like i can't function at all until i've had a little nap. I've never felt this tired in my life, is that normal? Whenever i do the fasting test it's always fine, no problem with that at all. Before bed time is a little high also. Not sure i can control this with just diet alone

 

[MKHewson]

Does anyone have any suggestions on what to eat for breakfast? I keep getting above 11 after i've eaten breakfast and all it's only special k's fruit and nut. Should i avoid cereals all together? Is it so much higher in the morning because of the long time between eating? For lunch i keep getting 7.8 which i think is ok as they say anything less then 7.8 is ok. Dinner i keep getting above 8 so have to try to work on that. I do really struggle in the mornings though, i feel so tired after breakfast and again after lunch, i feel like i can't function at all until i've had a little nap. I've never felt this tired in my life, is that normal? Whenever i do the fasting test it's always fine, no problem with that at all. Before bed time is a little high also. Not sure i can control this with just diet alone

Stay away from cereal, special K is full of sugars. I have had to have to switch to eggs, bacon, ham, and sausage, with only 1 slice of toast. Keep carbs low and complex for the morning/afternoon.

 

[MKHewson]

Does anyone have any suggestions on what to eat for breakfast? I keep getting above 11 after i've eaten breakfast and all it's only special k's fruit and nut. Should i avoid cereals all together? Is it so much higher in the morning because of the long time between eating? For lunch i keep getting 7.8 which i think is ok as they say anything less then 7.8 is ok. Dinner i keep getting above 8 so have to try to work on that. I do really struggle in the mornings though, i feel so tired after breakfast and again after lunch, i feel like i can't function at all until i've had a little nap. I've never felt this tired in my life, is that normal? Whenever i do the fasting test it's always fine, no problem with that at all. Before bed time is a little high also. Not sure i can control this with just diet alone

I had to go on insulin to keep my low, I was sad at first, but it was certainly more stressful worrying about ever bite I ate and if it would shoot my sugars up.

 

[izzy29]

Are u able to exercise? I do a wee bit within the hr after every meal and it lowers my levels. For breakfast I have one slice of toast and 2 boiled eggs. If I didn't exercise I reckon my numbers were be above the limit.

 

[cantthinkof1]

Thanks for the advice guys. Bacon, eggs, ham, sausage and toast is better then cereal? lol That's good then cos i love them! I have spd so not really able to exercise much, the most i could do is a 10 minute walk, would that help?

 

[MKHewson]

Thanks for the advice guys. Bacon, eggs, ham, sausage and toast is better then cereal? lol That's good then cos i love them! I have spd so not really able to exercise much, the most i could do is a 10 minute walk, would that help?

well eggs with choice of meat of course

 

[daisy72]

Thanks for the advice guys. Bacon, eggs, ham, sausage and toast is better then cereal? lol That's good then cos i love them! I have spd so not really able to exercise much, the most i could do is a 10 minute walk, would that help?

Depends on how fast you can walk (you shouldn't run, of course) and how bad your insulin resistance is. With me usually even 10-15 minutes of moderate speed walk can lower my numbers by 10 points (or, if you measure in mmol/L, by approximately 0.5 points) .