Gestational Diabetes....

[fairygirl]

I've stopped putting on weight over the 2 and a bit weeks of careful eating. Put on 19lbs, most of which piled on during August when I wasn't working!

My levels are creeping up, my after meals one was high after breakfast yest and just within for other 2 meals. This mornings fasting level (11hrs since dinner) was 5.2 which is in acceptable range but higher than I've been. I wish they'd let me test before and after meals everyday not just one or the other.

 

[thesmiths88]

Is anyone still losing weight with their GD diet.

Because Ive had to start being very strict again Ive lost nearly 2lbs since Wednesday. I hadnt quite put on 7kg, Ill end up lighter if it keeps to this rate

Since being diagnosed at 28 weeks I didn't gain any weight and in the past couple of weeks I've lost a couple of lbs, but after they upped my insulin I've eaten a bit more so I've gained it again. However, I seem to be having to take more and more Novorapid to just stay still, so I've gone back to what I previously ate, so I might well lose it again! I had put on 1 stone 6lbs when I was diagnosed with GD.

 

[bexyd31]

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all survived the weekend ok

I had a really busy weekend, but no tears so thats a bonus LOL!

I'm still taking my novarapid before breakfast and before dinner, but its not really making any difference yet. I spoke to my diabetes midwife on Sat and upped my dose to 6ml which had no effect at all. She has suggested upping my dose by 2ml everyday until it starts to work - so this morning I had 8ml and still had a reading of 12.8 after one weetabix! So I am with you,TheSmiths88, it all feels a little frustrating! I wonder if I will ever have good readings again??

I'm guessing that 8ml of insulin is still a really little dose? Does anyone else take Novarapid - how much is your current dose?

In fact all of my morning and evening readings have been a little higher because I am introducing good carbs back in. I think I might speak to the dietician on Weds about different breakfast ideas - cereals seem to be really bad for me and I really don't have time to make scrambled eggs etc. Does anyone have any quick and easy ideas for brekkie?

However, my more positive news is the injections are getting much easier. And I have had a couple of slices of seeded bread for lunch over the past few days and have managed that well with readings of 6.9 and 7.5 I have also have decided to start my Mat Leave 2 weeks early, so only have 3more weeks left at work I'm just getting too tired, fed up and too big!

Its funny really, as I am not missing sugary treats at all - which I really thought I would! But I was absolutely craving a chinese last night.....All I wanted was Kung Po Chicken and Egg Fried Rice I'm finding it hardest when I just don't have the energy to cook. And today I am absolutely starving - not sure if the baby is having a growth spurt! I have just eaten 1/2 carton chicken soup, a (very) small slice of seeded bread and a couple of slices of low fat cheese and I am still hungry! But I think I will wait 1/2 an hour to have my muller light

Sarafused - I had a BMI of 25 when I fell pregnant and I've put on 26lbs so far (eek!), 10lbs of which I put in my first trimester (I think it was my body preparing me to carry a great big bump again!!). But I'm not too worried as with both my previous pregnancies I put on over 3 stone and lost it all pretty quickly (apart from my lovely wobbly mummy tummy - oh the joys!). I'm not sure if I have lost weight since I started my GD diet as I don't have any scales in the house. I have the midwife tomorrow though, so I will find out then.

Glad you feeling better Pixelle and glad your readings are more settled Fairygirl.


Sending you all big hugs

Bexy x

 

[Nyxxie]

Hi!

Just thought I would wade in and introduce myself here. I'm nearly 13 weeks along with my first baby. I was diagnosed with Impaired Glucose Tolerance back in March of this year. I got a lecture from my GP, and told to get off my butt and lose weight. I did just that. Lost nearly 2 stone in about 3 months. I should add that I still have about 6 stone to lose.

Then I find out I'm pregnant. When I tell the GP I get fast tracked on to a diabetes nurse and also a specialist. (STILL) haven't actually seen a midwife, but that's whole new can of worms.

I'm being treated as if I have GD. Better safe than sorry I suppose. I have to test my bloods for one meal a day. The usual routine - check before and then 1 hour after. At the moment, I am able to control it through diet alone. I'm basically eating the same as when I was losing weight. But I have included the odd slice of weight watchers wholemeal bread for breakfast, or a sandwich at lunch. So far so good. I've had 2 fasting blood tests done, and both have come back better than the Diabetes nurses results. (She's diabetic) And the for the second one my HBAC1 Levels were that of a person without diabetes.

It hasn't been easy though. ALL I want to eat is macaroni and cheese- which is a big no no on my list. I've gone off meat completely. The smell of it makes me So that is a bit of a challenge.

As this pregnancy progresses I'll probably be badgering you all for help and advice. I've already had the diabetes specialist tell me that a home birth is out of the question. (yeah right) Talk about bullying tactics.

Hope everyone is happy and well today!

 

[Claudia123]

Hi ladies. I am so worried right now, as I did the glucose screening and it came back with a score of 131 and the cutoff is 130. I am from the US and I know things work differently. So now I have to go and do the three hour test. I know it wasn't that over, but I am still so worried about the potential complications.

 

[fairygirl]

Bex, glad the injections are getting easier and levels are improving.
Nix, I guess they are just keeping an eye on you and it is a good idea to go for a low gi, low fat, high fibre diet. Hopefully that will avoid further insulin resistance.
Claudia, hope the next test comes back normal!

Afm: my readings are getting higher, today is a after meals day and I was 8.2 after breakfast and 8.1 after lunch. I even ate exactly what the hospital told me to for lunch! Yet I'm still above my top limit of 7.8. Rubbishness! If it carries on I'll ring them Friday. I shall trial and error foods and do a couple of extra tests tomorrow after eating.

 

[Pixelle]

Hello ladies

Fully recovered from poisoning now, thank god!

Just wondering if anyone is still having symptoms? I had a few before I was diagnosed, such as weeing a lot, extreme tiredness and some dizzyness.

I'm still getting those now...and there's nothing come back from my bloods or anything so I think it must be the GD. I know tiredness is normal for this stage but I'm not sure this level is right.

I usually have restless nights but manage around 5 or 6 hours, then if I can, I'll sleep during the day....sometimes literally all day! Then I'll go to bed at 11pm and sleep right through. I have no motivation to do anything whatsoever.
I thought healthy diets were supposed to make you feel more energised?!

I have an appointment with consultant again tomorrow, so I'll discuss it then. Just wondered if anyone else has similar?

Claudia: It's normal to be worried. That doesn't mean it's going to be bad. Hopefully your results will come back ok. But if they don't, at least you'll know and can manage it with help from professionals. Good luck

fairygirl: I'm having the same. Even with my upped dose of metformin, my readings are increasing. Frustrating eh?

Nyxxie: It's good that you're being treated early. You'll get used to it better and also it'll be better for baby and you. I know it's not a great thing to have but at least you're now aware and can get the help you need

Bexyd31: Glad the injections are getting easier. Sorry to hear about your levels...hope the insulin works for you soon.

 

[fairygirl]

Pixelle, I think sometimes we get in the habit of oversleeping and become sluggish because of it. Try setting yourself things to achieve each day so you are a bit more active. I feel faint and dizzy if I leave my inbetween meals snacks too late, my thirst is a bit better but still wee alot!

 

[fairygirl]

Followed all guidelines for dinner and got a 9.1!
Does anyone find a high level throws the rest of the day off?

 

[Claudia123]

Thanks. Does anyone know if GD can be prevented? I just feel like maybe I did something to cause it. I know I shouldn't worry too much until my three hour test Saturday, but I can't help it.

I do have diabetes in my family, but have always figured I would be fine since I am of good weight.

 

[sarafused]

No it cant be prevented, its the placenta that causes the problems. Thats why anyone can get it although you are more prone if overweight or have a family history of diabetes.

Im getting a little nervous for my appointment on Friday. Ive managed to get my morning figures back in control with a combination of an earlier dinner and switching from bread to ryvita. Hopefully it means the hospital will be happy to let me carry on like this and follow up in a month. Really looking forward to the scan and doctors appointment in a week though. Still hoping we get to see the sex and I want to know whats likely to happen with induction this time.

 

[bexyd31]

Morning

Glad your over your food poisioning Pixelle, how yucky on top of everything else!

Sorry to hear your readings are high Fairy, don't worry, you are doing everything right - your body just can't manage the foods you should be able to eat. I can't seem to control mine at all this week - even with insulin

Sara, you sound like you are doing so well - I hope the appointment is ok on Friday.

And welcome Claudia and Nyxxi

I had 31 week midwife appointment yesterday. My tummy is now measuring as if I am full term , I thought I had really grown over the last few weeks, check out my piccies. The first one is 27 weeks and second one was taken on Monday! Also, my blood pressure is up - its only 130/80 but I have been 100/60 since my first appointment. I have some swelling too and feel absolutly pants. So, midwife took some bloods for pre-eclampsia, I will find out results at GD clinic today. Great!

I have found it really hard to manage any of my blood sugar readings this week and have increased my insulin to 10mls today. I am seeing consultant today so will wait and see what they say.

I feel pretty awful most of the time too Pixelle and an not sure if it is the GD or pregnancy. Mainly, I feel EXHAUSTED most of the time, especially yesterday and today. I am working from home again this morning as I literally have not even got enough energy to put on my make-up, I wore my big sunglasses to drop my son off at school this morning! I feel dizzy and sick if I don't snack/eat meals at the right times of the day. And I do drink and wee quite alot too!


I am doing my very best not too get stressed about it all and am trying to focus on positives, but sometimes its bloody hard work!! But I just keep thinking that all of the finger pricking and injecting is worth it to keep my baby healthy (as she is squiggling around in side me ) I can't wait until my baby girl is in my arms and I can have my body back to myself again, only 8 weeks to go............

Bexy x x

 

[Pixelle]

Good luck with your bloods Bexy.
The tiredness is horrible, isn't it?! But not too long to go now, and we'll be tired for better reasons!
I love your bump though! It looks beautiful

I had my consultant appointment yesterday. They've put me on insulin 4 times a day....Novorapid 3 times and Insulatard once overnight and I still have to take the metformin 4 times a day.
Got to check blood sugars 6 times a day again too.

I explained about being scared to eat because of the high levels and they told me not to be. They said under-eating is worse than having slightly high blood sugar. I need to have healthy snacks in between meals, if I feel hungry and to bulk up my main meals as my diet sheet is lacking!

I hate needles and pricking my fingers is bad enough but having to inject fills me with horror. Penny the diabetes MW was lovely and really put me at ease. I started the overnight insulin last night and although it took me time to gather up the courage to inject, it wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be. It hurt, well, stung really but my levels were so much better this morning!

I did my breakfast one without mishap too, so hopefully I'll get used to it pretty soon and my levels will be ok.

Had a bit of a cry yesterday but am really trying to be positive. We're going shopping tonight for the last of the bits we need for baby so that'll cheer me up

Hope everyone is okay

 

[fairygirl]

We have had some very sad news. Baby is extremely ill (not GD related) and the prognosis is very poor.
I wish you girls the best and every happiness xxxx

 

[kazzywazzy]

We have had some very sad news. Baby is extremely ill (not GD related) and the prognosis is very poor.
I wish you girls the best and every happiness xxxx

Sorry to hear this fairgirl - i hope everything goes ok for you

 

[bexyd31]

I am so sorry to hear this news Fairygirl - sending you big hugs

 

[Pixelle]

Really sorry to hear the news

I hope you'll be okay

 

[Fifi61467]

Oh fairygirl. How awful for you. I'm so so sorry this has happened. My thoughts are with you x

 

[thesmiths88]

My thoughts are with you at this awful time xxx

 

[sarafused]

Im really sorry Fairygirl