i am 30 weeks pregnant. i have had a rough pregnancy so far. rough meaning low progestrone level in the beginning, high blood pressure going into the pregnancy, being put on bed rest since january, and now high sugar levels. i did my one hour glucose tolerance test and my sugar levels came back high. i went in the other day for the three hour gloucse test and got my results back today. sugar levels still high. im being sent to a dietician. my doctor doesnt think ill need to be put on insulin since i dont have too much longer to go. my doctor thinks that with a change in diet will work. does this mean that i have gestational diabetes? Does this also mean that my baby will have diabetes?
2007-03-01 15:34:04 · 11 answers · asked by dana 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is common. Good that you don't have to take insulin -- who wants to take a shot every day? But if you follow your doctor's advice and do some online research to learn more about foods and how they effect your body, you should be fine.
Gestational diabetes doesn't mean your children will be diabetic I mean they might be, but they may also have blue eyes or dark hair.
Don't worry, you'll be fine. Two things to consider to stay on track is to monitor your sugar and blood pressure. If you know where you stand, you have a better chance of taking corrective action early on.
Congratulations on your pregnancy. Health and happiness to you and your family.
2007-03-01 16:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by Christy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I had gestational diabetes 33 years ago. my child is healthy and is not a diabetic, how ever I am. having gestational diabetes pre disposed me to type II diabetes now. Keep your weight down watch what you eat, exercise. being in control of the diabetes/not letting it control you is the key. make sure you follow the advice of the dietitian, even after delivery. good luck.
2007-03-01 17:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by chocolate city girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-07 04:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah,Gestational diabetes.
It's those midnight chocolate pudding and hamburger cravings that get you,more often than not. ^_-
Watch your diet. Eat like a 'rabbit' (not necessarily vegetarian,but if you're eating at McDonald's...STOP IT! :p ). Keep a food journal and learn what you're supposed to eat,daily,from the dietician. If you end up going over? Well,that's part of your problem. Figure out what you can do to stop going over your allotments.
'Free' foods (things you practically burn up the calories eating or are low in sugar naturally,etc) are lettuce,celery,strawberries,grapes and a few other veggies and fruits. If you're just -starving- and you're already over your limit,grab a couple handfuls of strawberries. ^^
2007-03-02 00:16:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-09-10 18:35:37 · answer #8 · answered by Rana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had two children and had gestational diabetes twice.
After deliver, the diabetes vanished, and the babies are just fine.
Follow his instructions, you'll be just fine.
Boy or girl??
2007-03-01 16:07:32 · answer #9 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby won't be diabetic. Although your baby will probably be heavier then he normally would of been. The larger the baby the more difficult the delilvery for mom and baby.
You are also at risk for high blood pressure which results in Toxemia. See the site listed below.
Your bodies first job is to protect the baby and often at the cost of your health. That is why it is best to be in good shape when you get pregnant and take good care of yourself.
Take good care of yourself. You will have a beautiful child.
2007-03-01 16:04:55 · answer #10 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋