I just went to the Dr. on Friday to get my blood sugar tested. I lost the sheet of paper that they gave me when scheduling this appt. a few weeks back stating what to eat prior to this appt. I remembered reading to eat a "Bland" diet. So, I had a Bagel w/cream cheese and a pint of milk for breakfast. (around 9a.m. my appt. was at 12:45p.m.) I went to the lab before my O.B. appt. and drank that sweet drink. Seen my O.B. Dr. after that, then had to go back to the lab and they drew my blood after 1 hour of drinking that drink. I got a call today saying that my sugar level was high and I have to go back for more testing. I am going to do that, but I just want to know if there is anyone out there that can give me some advice if they went through this too? I just need some comforting reassurance because I am a little scared. What exactly is "Gestational Diabetes" and how does it affect your baby? Please only answer if you have had or know someone who has had this.
2006-07-24 14:09:45 · 11 answers · asked by Brooke's Mommy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I have had it 2 times and after the babies are born, it typically just goes away on its own.
Your doc will tell you to watch your diet as in watching your "sugar" weight, because the G.D. indicates too much sugar in your body which passes along to the baby and makes the baby gain weight too. The baby could get too big to deliver vaginally and if too big, baby would require a c-section. I had 2 normal and healthy deliveres with G.D. Don't worry too much, just follow your docs orders and test your blood sugar daily
and you and your baby should be ok. I did not stick to the strict diet that I was given, I just cut down on my sugar foods and drinks. Basically if your are gaining too much weight from too much sugar, your baby is too. The whole key is that the doc does not want the baby to get too big on sugar and put the baby at risk for not having a normal vaginal delivery. It isn't really anything to be scared about, just be well informed from your doc /and/or a nutritionist and it should be OK. It is managable.
2006-07-24 14:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by shannon_milburn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 07:36:52 · answer #2 · answered by Alison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 16:19:49 · answer #3 · answered by Brandon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bagel was a bad idea. White foods have refined carbohydrates that act as sugar and raise your blood sugar naturally. I've had GD with each of my pregnancy's and I'm currently pregnant. You will have to modify your diet and maybe take Metformin. This will help your body use your insulin more effectively. Good luck, it's not the end of the world, you'll just need to take some extra care of yourself. And there's still a chance you'll pass your 3 hr test. It will probably be fasting, but the day before I'd limit carbohydrates, sugars, and fruit. Focus on eating good carbs (whole grains, veggies), fiber (it helps your body use carbs) and drink plenty of water. Stay away from white food (bread, rice, flour, sugar)!
2006-07-24 14:29:37 · answer #4 · answered by Mama Loc's 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. My first little one I had a average events investigate up and then they did the gestational diabetes assess there which extended my appt because I had to drink and wait.. Horrible stuff.. But my last child I had a ordinary assess up after which they gave me a bottle of that orange soda like substance with guidelines for me so that i would take it forty five minutes earlier than my next assess up which used to be a month later. I fairly appreciated this approach better. You have got to hurry up and drink the liquid in 5 minutes and then wait 45 minutes earlier than they do the urine investigate, I also had my blood taken and then the outcome had been instructed to me that very day. It was inside the common variety for me. But my first child my scan came again abnormal so I had to go in for a different wide scan which involved a a lot greater amount of liquid (gagg) and i needed to be within the place of business for a full 3 hours. And every quarter-hour they took blood for that whole three hours. It turned out i was once borderline gestationally diabetic. I didnt ought to take insulin but I did must lower on alot of food. Notably soda. Everythings higher and i was on no account proclaimed diabetic. Experience being pregnant!!! Even though I dont leave out it, i variety of do. :o)
2016-08-09 04:51:49 · answer #5 · answered by kuo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had gestational diabetes with my first child. Mine was controlled totally by diet.My husband and I went to the Diabets clinc in the Hosptial where my daughter was born they showed us how to check my sugar levels whicj i had to do 4 times a day I aslo had to pee on a stick twice a da y to make sure there was no protien in my urine. I aslo met with a dietition who helped me with my diet Instead of 3 bigs meals a day I had 6 small ones. Don't worry everyting will be explained to you . After my daughter was born they tested me again and the was no sighn of diabetes and 5 years later still no sign .and i did not have it with my second child. My first daughter wieghed 7lbs 7oz at birth which is large for me as I am 5 foot 3 and wieghed about 127 pound when i delivered . Your Docotor your will not let you go past your due date they may even have you deliever a couple of weeks early .
good luck. Hope this helps
2006-07-24 14:59:39 · answer #6 · answered by mikesalleykat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had gestational diabetes, and also had a premature birth. Not sure if they were connected, but you should be careful and follow the instructions your dr. gives you. It can make your baby a little too large, which could result in you needing a c-section birth. But be assured, if you follow your diet and take care of yourself (try to reduce your stress level as much as possible) then both you and your baby should be a-okay. Hope I helped you, if only a little.
2006-07-24 14:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by Tammy B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not be afraid... this is very common.
I didn't have gd, but my sisters did. One sister had this with her third child. She did NOT follow the OB/GYN directions for her diet during the pregnancy, which was bad, and my nephew was huge (12.5 lb.). She just ate whatever she wanted (she is a nurse, and of course, didn't make the best of patients.)
You must wait until the follow up test before getting instructions on any special diet/etc. from your OB/GYN. Be sure to follow their instructions for what to eat/what not to eat before your next test, this time.
Good luck.
Edit: PS..my nephew is now a big pain-in-the-butt GREAT teenager. Your's will be great, too!
2006-07-24 14:21:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was borderline, so they had me on a strict diet, i was pretty far along when they had me start, but i can tell you dont eat fried foods, or drink sugary drinks, no candy, no nothing! you have to limit fresh fruit, cause even naturals sugars can be too much. lots of water, veg, you can do it, its not the most fun, but its do-able. its in the best interest of you and your baby. i am not to sure what all it does to you and the baby, i really didnt pay much attention to that, i just did what they said, like i said, it was a short time, like 2 weeks i had to do it.... good luck!!! go on babycenter, and go onto the bullitens, there are tons under pregnancy. you will get lots of answers on there!!!
2006-07-24 14:17:25 · answer #9 · answered by mandi_090 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to have to watch your diet. The main impact is that your baby will grow faster than normal. Hence you may deliver early by a couply of weeks.
Just follow you doctor's instructions and most probably everything will be just fine!!!!
It happens quite a bit, so please DO NOT WORRY!!!! Be happy since being happy will be best for you and your baby!
:)
2006-07-24 14:14:46 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋