gestational diabetes and high Bp

[jennie-jack]

been at the antenatal clinic today at the hospital for three hours.

bit of history, in september i got pneumonia while on holiday in alcudia and was admitted to hospital, due to the steroids i had to have i had to have insulin to control my blood sugars and when i stopped the steroids my blood sugers returned to normal.. untill now.

i still had a blood moniter and when i was feeling rubbish i thought i would test and my blood was 12. instead of the under 7 it should be.

this landed me an appointment at the gestational diabetic clinic. i have been today, omg i must have been in every room.

i saw the diabetoc consultant first who said because i had had treatment before i have one week to try and control with diet or i have to go on medication and if that doesnt work then insulin.

then diabetic nurse who gave me a blood monitor of my very own and a diary telling me i have to prick my finger 6 times a day before and after a meal.

then dietician who explained about low sugar and low fat and carbs.

the the obstetic doctor who booked me for a glucose tolerance test, and to see the aneathatist to discuss my last section to see what will work for the next one.

then midwife then checked vitals and my blood pressure was sky high. she tried 5 times and highest was 135/105 lowest was 130/97 so still high, doctor wasnt impressed i have to go back in a week to him too to see if i need medication for that.

then onto blood tests. long term glucose. another full blood count because i look pale and electrolytes.

great big huge long appointment that i have to do all again next week then fortnightly for the whole pregnancy.

i just want to cry, i have never had any of this with my other pregnancies,

on the plus side urine was clear and i heard the babies heartbeat nice and strong.

jennie xx

 

[ChubbyCheeks]

Same here Jennie i'm only 15wks & going through the same thing!
But this did happen in my last pregnancy & this is my 4th.

I got my blood monitor yest & my little book.
I have to test 4 times a day for 2wks & when i go back
they will decide wether i need meds or insulin

For me i can only see things getting worse....last time i never taken it this
early but see later like 20 odd wks i know it will be sky high.

Same wae my BP i WAS on meds but consultant took me off them
NOW i feel like crap & my bp rises at every app....

I also take anemia as well & need iron tabs...

I've been told i will be induced at 38wks cos the placenta starts to fail
wae the diaetes..

I need to go to hosp every 2wks as well it's some treck back & foward
& leaves you feeling knackered

Sorry to hear your going through the exact same & if you wanna chat i'll always be here for support & advice x

 

[Pink1981]

been at the antenatal clinic today at the hospital for three hours.

bit of history, in september i got pneumonia while on holiday in alcudia and was admitted to hospital, due to the steroids i had to have i had to have insulin to control my blood sugars and when i stopped the steroids my blood sugers returned to normal.. untill now.

i still had a blood moniter and when i was feeling rubbish i thought i would test and my blood was 12. instead of the under 7 it should be.

this landed me an appointment at the gestational diabetic clinic. i have been today, omg i must have been in every room.

i saw the diabetoc consultant first who said because i had had treatment before i have one week to try and control with diet or i have to go on medication and if that doesnt work then insulin.

then diabetic nurse who gave me a blood monitor of my very own and a diary telling me i have to prick my finger 6 times a day before and after a meal.

then dietician who explained about low sugar and low fat and carbs.

the the obstetic doctor who booked me for a glucose tolerance test, and to see the aneathatist to discuss my last section to see what will work for the next one.

then midwife then checked vitals and my blood pressure was sky high. she tried 5 times and highest was 135/105 lowest was 130/97 so still high, doctor wasnt impressed i have to go back in a week to him too to see if i need medication for that.

then onto blood tests. long term glucose. another full blood count because i look pale and electrolytes.

great big huge long appointment that i have to do all again next week then fortnightly for the whole pregnancy.

i just want to cry, i have never had any of this with my other pregnancies,

on the plus side urine was clear and i heard the babies heartbeat nice and strong.

jennie xx

G/c but just wanted to say that i had Gestational Diabetes in both my pregnancies. With my dd i was on insulin from 28 weeks and with ds i was on insulin from 12 weeks so i feel your pain.... on the plus side i had my dd naturally and she has had no problems with blood sugar levels and weighed 6lb 13ozs and my ds was born by section as he was breech but he also had n problems relating to my diabetes and he weighed 6lbs 10 ozs

If you have any q's or anything feel free to pm me