2007-01-19 05:31:17 · 8 answers · asked by berta44 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Could the babies (twins) have diabetes after they are born?
2007-01-19 05:54:54 · update #1
If you fail the second blood sugar test, as most people have already said, it could mean that you have gestational diabetes.
There is some controversy surrounding gestational diabetes. It is important to keep in mind that a woman's body does not process sugar normally when she is pregnant. How high your blood sugar level is will determine what (if any) problems your baby is likely to have. The most common problem is a large baby. "Normal" weight for a newborn is between 7 and 8lbs. A baby whose mother suffered from G.D. can be as large as 10 or 11lbs (although, this can also be determined by genetics).
If the baby is significantly larger, they may suffer from breathing problems when they are born and may require some help. If the mother's G.D has been severe, then the baby has a higher risk of suddenly developing very low blood sugar after birth. This is as a result of suddenly not receiving a high sugar intake from the mother.
If your blood sugar is high, a diet free of all refined sugars, juices and pop will help the most. Dramatically increase your water, vegetable and fibre intake. I would also recommend breastfeeding once your child arrives. Many of the problems in newborns that are a result of GD can be corrected this way.
2007-01-19 06:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most likely diabetes but it doesnt necessarly mean insulin shots those are only given for low blood sugar and when your high blood sugar is way out of control... they have pills now like glucotorl and glucofage that you have to take before everymeal to get the insulin production up before you eat so it can take care of the sugar also they will recomend and prescribe a tester they dont hurt if you do it right and they are really accurate you are supposed to test your sugar at least once a day but preferably three times a day ... good luck
2007-01-19 13:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by questions?...so many preguntas! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Consequences? Maybe nothing. It really depends on how baldly you failed.
The research on gestational diabetes shows that the babies tend to be larger, but don't believe the "huge" baby remarks.
They're usually only 4oz larger, yep, that's it.
So depending on your care provider, you may only have to watch your diet. No referrals to a nutritionist or such.
Now if you failed both tests significantly, you may need to start with diet modification or proceed to insulin injections.
This condition usually resolves after pregnancy. If you are concerned, please ask your care provider what steps are necessary in your case.
2007-01-19 13:47:47 · answer #3 · answered by Catherine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means you have gestational diabetes. They will probably send you to a nutritionist so they can help you with meal planning to keep your blood sugar levels steady. If you don't you could have a HUGE baby. Good luck
2007-01-19 13:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your severity insulin shots and blood tests. Sometimes if its not that bad they will give you a blood tester to be sure that you can watch your sugar levels. I was border line and had nothing for it so I just watched what I ate.
2007-01-19 13:38:34 · answer #5 · answered by WINGS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You flunk out of pregnancy--j/k, couldn't help myself.
Gestational diabetes, gotta kick virtually all the sugar out of your diet.
2007-01-19 13:35:09 · answer #6 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gestational diabetes is possible.
2007-01-19 13:34:40 · answer #7 · answered by BlairBear 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
insulin and a special diet. it means your have gestational diabetes
2007-01-19 13:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋