Im currently 35 weeks pregnant, last week during my antenatal visit with the midwife – she found my urine was really high in sugar and also my blood pressure was high (145/90) and in earlier appointments it was slowly going higher.. she referred me to the hospital the next day for a Glucose Tolerance test to test for diabetes, in which i have not had the results back for as of yet. I had my appointment with her again today and I noticed that over the last few days my ankles have become quite swolen, and this time when testing my urine she said ‘yes thats normal’ – high in protein (i never knew that) and she said that i have always been high in protein. she explained to me i may be at risk of pre-eclamsia and if i have any headaches or more swelling to go straight to the hospital – this has really scared me now.. looking it up on the net today and seeing that the common symptons are all what i have…does any one have any advice?
I had protein in my urine for my first pregnancy and never had preaclmpsia with the first, the second I had gestaonial diabetes that never showed up and had a very difficult labor and delivery baby had grown to 11lbs (he was ypoglycemic when he was born) Just take it one day at a time at least if they have to deliver you soon your baby will be in the healthy range.
i was 36.6
That is pretty high (659 to non-Europeans).
Mine was 325 (18.0).
My doctor’s office only did the one hour test and said I have gestational diabetes. Since I’ve been testing myself for a couple of days (four times a day) my average is in the 90’s. Do you think it was really fair to diagnose me without giving me the 3 hour test and what can I do about it? I don’t think I have it but they seem to think that one test is enough.
I would call them back and let them know what your readings are showing. Ask to have a 3 hour test to confirm the GD diagnosis. You are their client, and it is your health. You have a right and and responsibility to take charge of your medical care.
Best of luck!!
I am being tested for gestational diabetes next week. I am considered high risk for developing it because I am over 25 (I am 27), there is a family history of type 2 diabetes, and both my biological grandma & mother developed gestational diabetes during their pregnancies. Now I am paranoid that I have it, and have been consciously watching my carbs & sugars.
I have gained 26 pounds (gradually), and I measured normal at 24 weeks. I am 5′10" and weighed 150 prepregnancy with a very athletic built.
I have been getting comments from people that I am huge and/or I am going to have a big baby. Is showing significantly and my weight gain indicators that I might have gestational diabetes? Any one else been told they are considered high risk for gestational diabetes but didn’t end up getting it?
Thank you for all of your help.
Hey, wasn’t even told I was high risk and I had it. I’m 27, weighed 112 before pregnancy and 140 when I gave birth and I’m 5′3". So I was skinny everywhere except for my belly. I was border line gestational. I had to take a class on how to watch carbs.
Don’t eat anything with carbs the night before the test. if you fail the first one, Eat something like Cheerios the morning of the second test.
When I went to take the class, I was the only skinny prego in there, so there is a possiblitly. Good, luck. I’m sure you will be fine. My son and I are!
I am having my third biological child (my oldest is my stepson). i had gestational diabetes with my second pregnancy. my doctor said that it is most likely that i will have gestational diabetes with any future pregnancies. so with that being said, i am assuming i will have it again with this new pregnancy. and i have take steps to change my diet accordingly to keep my blood sugar in check. of course they don’t check for diabetes until later in the pregnancy..BUT i will be monitored more closely. (sorry…i ramble when im pregnant), my question is..has anyone been through 2 diabetic pregnancies. can diet and excersise prevent it? or is it more than likely inevitable that i will have gestational diabetes again with this baby.
and i would also like to know your experiences with a second diabetic pregnancy. signs of destress to look for, as i know i am considered "high risk".
thanks
I had gestational dibetes with my second daughter and she was almost 10 lbs at birth but i did not have it with my third and she only weighed 5lb 3.5oz but very healthy. Now i am 6 monthspregnant with baby number four and my only boy, my ob said that he is VERY big and actually change my due date by ten days and may change it more after getting the U/S results back. It is Prob diabetes again so i really don’t think it necisarily comes after having it previously. I really hope this was some help. Good luck and Blessed Be
I only have 14 weeks left in pregnancy and my doctors are saying they want to do the test for Gestational Diabetes. Why it is it important to have this test? The babys body is developed already, so why dont they do this test a lot earlier in pregnancy? What happends if I say no to the test? Anything bad happends?
Well, having had GD twice now, I believe the tests are important. It’s caused by the placenta messing up your bodies natural ability to produce insulin to break down and digest sugars properly, and this often doesn’t occur until the hormones start to change again in the 3rd trimester to prepare for post partum period.
The 1st test is the one hour, if you fail that, you go back for a 3 hour, same procedure. Since I had it before, I was tested at 6 weeks this time, and am on a diet, medication, and I see the doctor every 2 weeks.
As a previous poster said, one of the main things to watch for is a big baby. GD babies born vaginally often end up with broken arms, or shattered shoulders/collarbones, or get stuck in the birth canal. You can also not produce enough amniotic fluid for them to live in, so there can be problems caused by that. The most dangerous thing to watch for, is the fact that having gestational, or regular diabetes can cause your placenta to start to disintergrate early, which can result in stillbirth if not carefully monitored. GD often culminates in a c-section, though not always.
The first test is very easy, you just get up in the morning(fasting is usually but not always recommended), go to the lab, drink a small bottle of sugary tasting orange or lime soda(it’s not a pop really) and get blood drawn exactly 1 hour later. With all the risks that GD raises, I recommend getting the test so you can be prepared. It’s a simple thing to do to make sure you get the proper care and that your baby lives to meet you once s/hes born. Other than being bigger or possibly needing oxygen/sugar, GD babies are usually remarkably healthy if proper care is taken.
I only have 14 weeks left in pregnancy and my doctors are saying they want to do the test for Gestational Diabetes. Why it is it important to have this test? The babys body is developed already, so why dont they do this test a lot earlier in pregnancy? What happends if I say no to the test? Anything bad happends?
Well, having had GD twice now, I believe the tests are important. It’s caused by the placenta messing up your bodies natural ability to produce insulin to break down and digest sugars properly, and this often doesn’t occur until the hormones start to change again in the 3rd trimester to prepare for post partum period.
The 1st test is the one hour, if you fail that, you go back for a 3 hour, same procedure. Since I had it before, I was tested at 6 weeks this time, and am on a diet, medication, and I see the doctor every 2 weeks.
As a previous poster said, one of the main things to watch for is a big baby. GD babies born vaginally often end up with broken arms, or shattered shoulders/collarbones, or get stuck in the birth canal. You can also not produce enough amniotic fluid for them to live in, so there can be problems caused by that. The most dangerous thing to watch for, is the fact that having gestational, or regular diabetes can cause your placenta to start to disintergrate early, which can result in stillbirth if not carefully monitored. GD often culminates in a c-section, though not always.
The first test is very easy, you just get up in the morning(fasting is usually but not always recommended), go to the lab, drink a small bottle of sugary tasting orange or lime soda(it’s not a pop really) and get blood drawn exactly 1 hour later. With all the risks that GD raises, I recommend getting the test so you can be prepared. It’s a simple thing to do to make sure you get the proper care and that your baby lives to meet you once s/hes born. Other than being bigger or possibly needing oxygen/sugar, GD babies are usually remarkably healthy if proper care is taken.
Cause my aunt had it during her pregnancy and it went away my great grandfather had type 2 diabetes and had his foot amputated because it was so bad, now my fathers mother (my grandma) has type 2 and they werent even related to one another and also my mother has type 1 diabetes. So I would like to know is there any way you can prevent gestational diabetes? Im planning on getting pregnant soon and would like to know. Thanks for your answers.
None of my relative in my family are over weight.
Eat healthy. Make sure you are at a healthy weight before getting pregnant and try to eat healthy during your pregnancy so you don’t gain excess weight. Women that have Gestational Diabetes have a greater chance of developing Type II later in life, and with your family history you have an even greater chance. Your Grandfather most likely lost his foot because he did not take care of his diabetes like he should have. My brother is having problems with his kidneys now because he went about 15 years without keeping a close enough eye on his.
My mother has had three glucose tests in recent months. The first was fasting and her blood glucose was 118, second was random and it was 128, and the last was fasting and came back today a much lower 104.
Here’s the scary part that pressed me to inquiry: When her GP called her today, she said although her blood sugar was 104, the A1C was 6.9, and therefore indicates definite diabetes.
My mother then called her endocrinologist regarding the same results (who she already sees for thyroid), and he was about to hang up not even making mention of the A1C. When she brought it to his attention, and how her GP said it indicated diabetes, he didn’t seem to find it very concerning and told her not to worry.
I know an endo will be more expert when it comes to diabetes, but her GP telling her she has the disease was pretty stunning and is leaving us with a lot of questions. She made an appt with the endo, but in the meantime I am in need of input on this. IS the A1C of 6.9 enough to diagnose as diabetic, despite the glucose tests not being that high? Thank you so much!
Other than being 20lbs overweight, she has not had any symptoms, the glucose tests were just added on to her regular thyroid tests as an added measure.
an A1c of 6.9 shows that her average blood sugar over the last 90 days has been nearly 150 mg/dL. A finger test only tells you what your level is at the time of the test, and since it was fasting, it doesn’t tell you how high the numbers are two hours after a meal.
The endo may not be as concerned as the GP if a slight rise in blood sugar was expected as a side effect of other hormone treatments. 6.9 is very manageable with better diet and exercise.
My mother has had three glucose tests in recent months. The first was fasting and her blood glucose was 118, second was random and it was 128, and the last was fasting and came back today a much lower 104.
Here’s the scary part that pressed me to inquiry: When her GP called her today, she said although her blood sugar was 104, the A1C was 6.9, and therefore indicates definite diabetes.
My mother then called her endocrinologist regarding the same results (who she already sees for thyroid), and he was about to hang up not even making mention of the A1C. When she brought it to his attention, and how her GP said it indicated diabetes, he didn’t seem to find it very concerning and told her not to worry.
I know an endo will be more expert when it comes to diabetes, but her GP telling her she has the disease was pretty stunning and is leaving us with a lot of questions. She made an appt with the endo, but in the meantime I am in need of input on this. IS the A1C of 6.9 enough to diagnose as diabetic, despite the glucose tests not being that high? Thank you so much!
Other than being 20lbs overweight, she has not had any symptoms, the glucose tests were just added on to her regular thyroid tests as an added measure.
an A1c of 6.9 shows that her average blood sugar over the last 90 days has been nearly 150 mg/dL. A finger test only tells you what your level is at the time of the test, and since it was fasting, it doesn’t tell you how high the numbers are two hours after a meal.
The endo may not be as concerned as the GP if a slight rise in blood sugar was expected as a side effect of other hormone treatments. 6.9 is very manageable with better diet and exercise.
