GD support thread

[midori1999]

Confused!!

I just done my post breakfast reading and got 8.3 (had 1 shredded wheat + cup of tea, dont normal have tea till later!) I can usually tolerate shredded wheat ok, will the tea really make that much difference??

I tested again after 5 mins as seemed high and I got 7.4!!

Am panicking as they should be ok, esp now my metformin has been upped, shouldn't they??

I wouldn't worry too much. Metformin takes a while to start working to it's full effect and any little residue left on your hands can cause a higher reading. Plus, finger prick monitors aren't totally accurate, they are just a guide.

 

[midori1999]

I'm just trundling along really. My fasting (and other) levels have started creeping up, although below target they are borderline. I only have to test pre meals and that has to be below 6, which has been over a few times or so, so I think they'll increase my basal insulin on Monday.

We've booked a private scan today for next Weds, just to see the baby and find out the gender really. I have my anomaly scan at 18 weeks as they are treating me as pre existing diabetes.

 

[pinktiara]

Holy took an extra 2 on my usual 6 of slow acting insulin today I was just so tired and normally I do 8 at night of the slow acting and 4 of the fast than in the am its 6 slow and 6 fast but I did 6 fast and 8 slow don't think it's a huge deal but gonna watch my blood sugars extra careful today I have been hypoglycemic my whole life so I know the signs of that thank goodness! Ugh this baby brain is killing me lol

 

[nickynora]

Hoping you ladies can help!

When I was diagnosed with GD, the diabetic midwife gave me a leaflet to read about colostrum collection and said thay for some babies it is needed to stabilise blood sugars after birth.

Just wondering what you're experiences have been? Is it worth looking in to and doing?

I plan on breastfeeding, and did sucessfully with my son till he was 3/4 months old. We never had any problems and took to it like a dream - hence why I plan on doing it agai this time.

Just wondering as I had no issues last time (tho I didn't have GD) is it worth collecting colostrum pre-natally or just go with the flow once baby arrives?

I'm yet to find out if they want to induce or not - natural birh was mentioned after my growth scan on friday (but not sure whether they mean to let it all happen naturally, or just that they dont forsee an elective section!)

Would be glad of others experiences good and bad!

 

[ttcnewb]

From what I have read about colostrum collection is that they use it as a top up for bub as they may not get enough from you. Because your bub could suffer from low blood sugar as its used to getting more glucose from you when in utero they can require feeding more often to keep their blood glucose stable. Hope this helps.

 

[Kellya009]

Hi ladies, new here. Been dealing with GD for the past 5 weeks. Diet controlled... getting about 1 high reading every week. Doing ok but I haven't gained any weight since switching my diet to keep my sugars in order. I'm not hungry though.

I just am worried if the dietician sees that I haven't gained any weight she will think I'm doing something wrong!!

Plus being weighed by someone is so weird. I haven't been weighed since I was like 12 years old. At my OB's we do it ourself in the bathroom. It's awkward to be weighed by someone, anyone else feel that way?

 

[Kellya009]

Dayday, have you managed to control your sugars?

I'm frustrated with my dietitian. I saw my OB and endocrinologist and midwifeon Wednesday and they are all happy with my progress. When the endo saw that I had actually lost weight her words were "wonderful". I have no ketones in my urine and everything is going well. I have got the odd high reading but they are not worried.

So the problem is. I have not been able to follow the diet plan the dietitian gave me. She has simply given me too many carbs to eat and when I followed her plan I had a high reading after almost every meal. I rang her and told her this and she basically blamed me and said I must be doing something different to what she said. I wasn't at all. So I decided to follow my own plan and eat little and often as opposed to the large amounts of carbs she wanted me to eat in one sitting. My levels went back down (apart from the odd high one) and it has been going pretty well for me. I have lost weight but the professionals aren't worried. I was overweight to begin with so it was needed anyway I'd say. When I spoke to the endo she said that dietitians give people too much to eat in her opinion and if my plan was working for me and I was functioning normally and not going hungry then to stick with it.

So today I got a call from the dietitian asking how I was getting on. I told her that I was following my own plan and eating small and often and having a minimal amount of carbs first thing in the morning. She wasn't happy at all and made me feel like I was harming the baby despite everyone else being happy with how things are going. She said there is no way that I should be losing weight and its dangerous blah blah blah and that I needed to eat a carb with every single meal. Basically I'm doing it all wrong and the only way I will do it right is if I follow her plan. Gah.

This has turned into a bit of a rant. Sorry ladies. What do you think about this? She has made me question myself now.

I feel the same way with my dietician! She told me to go try all my normal foods at fast food places and test afterwards to see what they would be like. Of course they're high. And when I showed her my diary she's asking why I only have 1 piece of toast and an egg for breakfast, I can have more than that!! Well I'm not freaking hungry lady!! It's like she's wanting me to fail at controlling this or something. Not looking forward to seeing her again.

 

[Nela]

It is ironic isn't it? The fact that we end up eating more to control the GD? I, too, am struggling with having to eat so much. I have to split my meals in 2 but sometimes it's not enough and I end up in hypo so it's still a little tricky for me at the moment.

Spoke to my nurse this morning and she was thrilled with my readings though. Only have to test every other day and call her every other week at the moment. She did warn me to stay in control and to monitor carefully as the placenta can act up at any moment despite doing all the right things. I'm not 100% sure how good I feel testing every other day. I think I will wait another week to be 100% sure I am well on track. Just to be safe... What do you ladies think?

 

[DAYDAY24]

Ladies my numbers seem to be dropping the last couple days is this a problem

 

[USAF_WIFE]

Ladies my numbers seem to be dropping the last couple days is this a problem

Mine have been low since I got over being sick. I never went over the limit but twice two AM's when I was seriously barely able to function. Not sure but I feel like that was the cause of numbers being weird. I go tomorrow to find out if I continue as a GD patient or not. Hope you find answers!

 

[CelticNiamh]

Ladies my numbers seem to be dropping the last couple days is this a problem

it can happen towards the end of pregnancy as the hormones change as we get closer to delivery, but it is worth calling your GD team. OB or midwife and telling them just incase it is todo with the placenta

 

[USAF_WIFE]

No more pokes for me or freaking out over small diet things. I am not diabetic! I wish all you ladies the best of luck though and I hope everything stays happy and healthy for you!

 

[Sephie]

Yay USAF_WIFE! I was so relieved too when I got the same result last week! I still hang around here as the ladies here are amazing and I'm also still "monitoring" my morning meals!

 

[ttcnewb]

Can anyone tell me when your OB wants to have weekly visits? Or when did you find out the plan for birth? Induce, c-section or plan for natural birth???

 

[CelticNiamh]

Can anyone tell me when your OB wants to have weekly visits? Or when did you find out the plan for birth? Induce, c-section or plan for natural birth???

well it should be around from now for you! if your diet controlled and doing well they may let you get to your dd or even a few days over to give you a chance to labour your self then plan induction of labour, if on insulin normally induction is booked for 38 weeks to 39 weeks, for me I went in on a tuesday and was booked in on the thursday for my induction hope that helps a little

 

[pinktiara]

I'm having another c section on weds here they won't do it before 39 weeks. I'm on insulin as well but doesn't seem to effect the choice. I'm so over being pregnant at this point I just want him out!

 

[Littlelegs30]

Hi everyone

I found out I had GD last Friday after failing the 2 hour glucose test. I've been given a monitor and have to test 4 times a day, fasting level needs to be 5.5 or below and 1 hour after meals is 7.8 or below. Im not having a problem with the 1 hour after meal results but most mornings my levels are slightly over 5.5 and im not sure how I can control this....can anyone shed any light or advise how u keep urs down.

Im 31 weeks pregnant so not long to go but this has made me feel terrible and really low in myself like I have done something wrong...tried explaining how I feel to hubby but its difficult. Just feeling stressed and the tiredness does not help.

Thank you for any advice you can give me I really appreciate it x

 

[CelticNiamh]

Hi everyone

I found out I had GD last Friday after failing the 2 hour glucose test. I've been given a monitor and have to test 4 times a day, fasting level needs to be 5.5 or below and 1 hour after meals is 7.8 or below. Im not having a problem with the 1 hour after meal results but most mornings my levels are slightly over 5.5 and im not sure how I can control this....can anyone shed any light or advise how u keep urs down.

Im 31 weeks pregnant so not long to go but this has made me feel terrible and really low in myself like I have done something wrong...tried explaining how I feel to hubby but its difficult. Just feeling stressed and the tiredness does not help.

Thank you for any advice you can give me I really appreciate it x

First you have done nothing wrong, Gestation Diabetites is caused by hormones in the placenta nomally it does not cause a problem but for some of us it does

I am afraid there is not much you can do to control your morning fasting numbers this is the one that causes problems for many and me included it might mean some insulin at some point all depends on what your other readings do as you progress in your pregnancy. if you do need insulin it is not the end of the world and is actually not that bad I am injecting 5 times a day now it is an adjustment but you do get used to it very quickly and it does not mean you failed it is all down to those hormones again.

take your time to get your head around it all, it is a lot to take in at once

 

[Kellya009]

So happy!! I just had my appt with dietician and nurse. I was so worried about my 2-3 high readings per week (testing 3 times a day), but they told me it seems like these certain foods set me off. Avoid those foods, and a few high readings per week are not really to be worried about they said.

So I get 3 more weeks of diet controlled monitoring and then one more appt.

I was really not wanting insulin so I'm sooo happy!!

 

[Kayla26]

Hi everyone

I found out I had GD last Friday after failing the 2 hour glucose test. I've been given a monitor and have to test 4 times a day, fasting level needs to be 5.5 or below and 1 hour after meals is 7.8 or below. Im not having a problem with the 1 hour after meal results but most mornings my levels are slightly over 5.5 and im not sure how I can control this....can anyone shed any light or advise how u keep urs down.

Im 31 weeks pregnant so not long to go but this has made me feel terrible and really low in myself like I have done something wrong...tried explaining how I feel to hubby but its difficult. Just feeling stressed and the tiredness does not help.

Thank you for any advice you can give me I really appreciate it x

I am having the same problems with my morning fasting numbers, my levels are fine during the day and before I go to bed and then when I wake up they are high!! I am at the hospital next weds 8th May and I am hoping that I don't have to have any medication but I fear I probably will need some to help with this fasting numbers.