Gestational diabetes.

[Joyzerelly]

I'm 8 weeks and 5 days pregnant and I can't stop drinking, I'm so thirsty and am drinking cold drinks; water and squash a lot. I know its normal to need to drink more in pregnancy (what with making all that blood) but I'm a little concerned about gestational diabetes. How early would it be likely to kick in? And are there any factors which make certain people more likely to get it? (I have a low bmi and am 28)

 

[Tabbyfourpaws]

I have been given an extra blood test to have as my Dad is diabetic. I think I'm meant to get it done before 16 weeks (they have given me a letter and a pouch for the bloods to get sent off in) You have to drink a lucozade 2 hours before the test. Maybe you could mention your worry to the midwife and they can send you for a test too xxxx

I've had a lot of shakes/dizzyness/confusion but I think this is just low blood sugar, something I have always seemed to suffer with.

Good luck my lovely x

 

[bunnyg82]

I will be offered a test at 28 weeks! Due to my BMI. I did have a recent test for sugar in my urine and it came back clear so I assume you will have the same tests early on x

 

[Crypto1976]

My blood sugar is all over the place but I thought it was too early for gestationla diabetes?

 

[Cat lady]

Hi there,
Gestational diabetes usually appears in the second half of pregnancy and the symptoms are exactly the same as actual pregnancy - increased thirst, increased urination and tiredness!!! I was really worried about it too, I am not usually a massive drinker but these days cant stop! But I peed on a stick at work and it was all fine!!
But defo speak to your midwife if you are worried!
xxx

 

[Joyzerelly]

Oh I've already had my urine tested too, at 5 weeks, and the midwife has already taken bloods for glucose etc, so I suppose I just wait for the results. As you all say, thirst is probably just normal in pregnancy, I feel reassured. I must admit I didn't know that gestational diabetes only normally appears in the 2nd tri.
Thanks

 

[kelly2903]

with my 2st lo i was tested it for at 16 weeks routine im only small slim and not over bmi but didnt have it any ways i think i will be offered it again as routine at 16 weeks if i want to have it xxx

 

[JASMAK]

I was diagnosed with GD at 19 weeks with my daughter and was prescribed a diet and insulin right away. I was never thirsty, nor was I overweight, and nothing seemed amiss with me, but everyone is different.

 

[ladypotter]

My sister had it in the second half of her pregnancy and had to change her diet and take insulin daily. She was overweight then, but had a healthy baby girl that was not too big!!