I usually went to the Dr. upon Friday to get my red red blood sugarine tested. we mislaid the piece of paper which they gave me when scheduling this appt. the couple of weeks behind observant what to eat prior to to this appt. we remembered celebration of the mass to eat the "Bland" diet. So, we had the Bagel w/cream cheese as well as the pint of divert for breakfast. (around 9a.m. my appt. was during 12:45p.m.) we went to the lab prior to my O.B. appt. as well as drank which honeyed drink. Seen my O.B. Dr. after that, afterwards had to go behind to the lab as well as they drew my red red blood after 1 hour of celebration which drink. we got the call currently observant which my sugarine turn was tall as well as we have to go behind for some-more testing. we am starting to do that, though we usually wish to know if there is any one out there which can give me the small recommendation if they went by this too? we usually need the small comforting soundness since we am the small scared. What just is "Gestational Diabetes" as well as how does it start your baby? Please usually answer if we have had or know someone who has had this.
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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.
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!
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!!!
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.
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!
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)!
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
I don’t think you are supposed to eat before you take the glucose test. So try not to eat before the next one and maybe you’ll do fine. I had gd with my two youngest and it was not a problem, just had to watch what I ate.