Thank you MA!
I bought a monitor because I found out friday my test results, and couldn't schedule my consult and my class until wed so thought I needed to monitor before then. Nope, no 3 hour test....thinking I should have gotten that....but its better to just be careful with my diet anyways and keep testing. I was testing 1 hour after eating but will try the 2 hour after and see what it comes up with. 1 hour after eating I am always like 100 so not high at all. Highest i've gotten was 128 this morning after breakfast. I had special K cereal so guess that was something that made it go higher. Im trying not to stress, just afraid of the health risks for my baby now. And kinda feel guilty that I got GD...seems hard to not see it as, I got too big and ate too horribly...but I know inside that's not why I got it. Just being a mom and feeling that guilt that we are good at!
I will let you know how it goes after my consult on wed....see what they say. I will show them all my numbers and data and see if they think I need the 3 hour test to confirm, as the highest i've been was 128 and that was a fluke. Im always 80-100 otherwise. Even 1 hour after food. I am so glad I know you on here, as you are so knowledgeable and I will come to you with questions!
First of all 128 isn't bad at all. It's around the normal numbers you need after meals. Second, the only way you'll hurt baby is if your numbers are in the upper ranges for a LONG period of time. Mine are in the 200's sometimes thanks to the 17P injections and second trimester high's. The good news is that they don't STAY there for long periods of time. Once I catch them, I bolus and the numbers go down.
The main reason they don't want your levels too high is because you have potential for a bigger baby upon birthing. Most major issues happen with people who have HIGH bloodsugars in the beginning and don't do anything to keep them at bay. That can bring on birth defect. Also as you get into the second trimester with uncontrolled HIGH sugars (we're talking 200's and I've seen some REALLY high in the 300's) without bringing the numbers down have potential side effects for heart issues.
It's why I was asked to go to the pediatric cardiologist. Turns out we have VERY little risk but most diabetics HAVE to have this done in the second and sometimes 3rd trimester to detect early.
I wouldn't even worry too much about your numbers. They honestly seem normal to me. Now if you were talking 190's or 200's I'd be concerned. You don't want those levels uncontrolled for long periods of time. THAT'S when you can potentially harm baby. With your levels....Well, lets just say many type II's ESPECIALLY those who are pregnant would LOVE to have those numbers!
My suggestion is before you diagnose....be sure to have that 3 hr fasting. You can test 2 hours after your meals....in most cases your number should be going down. If it goes to the 130's I'd say your borderline Insulin Resistant or as they like to put it...GD.
Right now though, I see no proof of GD.
Also, While it makes sense to control your diet right now. By doing so, IF you decide to get the 3hr GTT your potentially causing the test to come out inaccurate. I would eat what you normally do so that when you have your testing whether GTT or HGA1c you find out for sure if your GD or not. If you fix the problem before the testing you won't know for sure if you actually have a problem or not.
On cereals. They can be an issue. My diabetic counselor recommended the Special K Protein Plus cereal if your going to have any cereal at all. My endocrinologist recommended extend bars to replace meals and keep blood sugars level for up to 9 hrs if you decide you have to skip a meal or are on the run those are good.
As I said, pairing protein with carbs is the way to go. FIBER is good too. Oatmeal is excellent and if you add a side of scrambled eggs, you have a healthy meal with fiber/complex carb paired with your egg protein.
It's honestly moderation is the key. You can have a piece of cake once in awhile and not have to worry. You won't hurt the baby unless you keep your levels high and eat the whole darn cake.
Let me know if I can help further.