Is there any way that a mother can tell if they have gestational diabities besides having a blood test done. I am going to be getting my blood test done shortly, but I was wondering if there was any other way to tell.
2006-11-29 05:19:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I have it...and the only real signs I remember having were excessive thirst...and the need to pee...alot...
2006-11-29 05:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by Amy B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 15:25:22 · answer #2 · answered by Janice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had Gestational Diabetes with my youngest child. The one thing that I had that was unusual from my other 3 pregnancies was I kept losing weight instead of gaining. Diabetics do not always have symptoms so the blood test is only the first step to determine a risk for diabetes. If your blood test comes back with elevated blood sugar results that will be followed by a glucose tolerance test. If that test also indicates possible risk, then you will be sent for a 4 hour glucose tolerance test. I was overweight with my pregnancy and I ended up weighing 25 pounds less when my baby was full-term than I did before I got pregnant. Because women who have had Gestational Diabetes are at a greater risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes, I try to exercise, eat right, and keep my weight down.
2006-11-29 05:46:28 · answer #3 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, no. The standard questions for diabetes (excessive urination, excessive thirst, decreased hunger tolerance) are all pretty common in pregnancy. Your best bet would be to look at risk factors for gestational diabetes. Are you older than 45? Did you have a previous pregnancy that was lost unexpectedly? Or was born very large? Do you have a family history of diabetes mellitus? Are you overweight?
If you fall into these categories, you're more likely at risk, and that's about the best you can do without a blood test.
Good luck, and even if you do have gestational diabetes, you'll be fine, just remember to stay healthy and have regular check-ups!
2006-11-29 05:35:22 · answer #4 · answered by janegalt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont believe so. Even for regular diabetes testing they have to do blood work. Good luck and Congrats on the pregnancy.
2006-11-29 05:21:44 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
excessive thirst and needing to pee a lot. blood test best way.
2006-11-29 05:23:25 · answer #6 · answered by Out on a limb returns 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me it was being sooo thirsty after meals, and then being real, real tired after meals. If you do have it, no worries, a lot of times it can be controlled by diet.
2006-11-29 05:35:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excessive thirst, higher frequency need to urinate, large baby.
2006-11-29 06:08:52 · answer #8 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can only do the blood work to really find out.
2006-11-29 05:23:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋