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Gestational Diabetes
Added: 30 days ago.
Added by: mattie4
Section: General.
Status: This question is Closed. (Questions will be closed after 10 days.)


well i tested + for g.d. I am scheduled to talk to a diabetes dr tomorrow. The nurse that i talked to on the phone this morning from my ob office said that i will be having to take insulin. I always thought that they started with diet first. She also said that it looked as though i would have type II diabetes and not just g.d. and that i will probably have to stay on insulin and such. I just dont know what to think here. I am only 33 yrs old, healthy, not over weight, and when not pregnant and having preterm labor i am pretty active. The only thing that she has to go on that she feels makes me more of a canadite for type 2 is that my mom has it, but she is way over weight, eats crap and doesnt exercise. Has anyone else been told this? Im kinda freaking out now. encouraging words very much appreciated.

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blessedjoy - 29 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
I have GD and I get GD with each pregnancy. This go around they wanted me on insulin. I refused. I asked for one month to get it under control with a tablet. I added 10 minutes to my already 30 min workout program and began a food log with tested blood sugars. I have learned that adding extra protien and cutting carbs, I can control my blood scores better. I am at 24 weeks now and they finally allowed me to remain on the tablets. Like you, I am scared to go on insulin. I am afraid I will not be able to wing off the liquid insulin. I recommend that you request a diabetes consult before agreeing to the shots. It honestly could come down to a starch that you still have in your diet plan. My diabetes consultant found that I needed to move my meal times to different times during the day. I have and my scores are all below 120 daily.

LMO - 29 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
wait and see what the doctor says because sometimes nurses dont know what they are talking about and she could be wrong.

araya-sunshine - 30 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
As a nursing student, I can tell you that this nurse has over stepped her boundries. She can not diagnose you with a disease... she is not trained properly for that. Type II diabetes is caused by improper diet and being over weight. People with Type II diabetes do not need insulin if they change their eating habits. All they have to do is lose weight and the diabetes disappears. If you did not have diabetes before the pregnancy you probably wont have it after. A doctor is the only one you should really be listening too. As for taking insulin... it depends on how high your glucose levels are. If it were me I wouldn't freak out until I heard it from the doc. :) P.S. Michaela said "diet, exercise and weight on their own do not cause diabetes" Actually, their is NOTHING genetic about Type II diabetes. If a person gets Type II diabetes it is solely because they did not take care of themselves.

Baby3OnWay - 30 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
My husband is type 1, got it when he was 14. I talked to him about it and he said that as far as he knew type 2 diabetics and gestational diabetes were controlled more with diet and POSSIBLY the pill. He says that insulin in type two was rare. Just wait till you go see the specialist as they know more about it! most all Dr's ASSUME that insulin is involved in all cases of diabetes. Good luck with everything though its a really hard disease to get use to and so many changes in life that come with it. I wish you all the luck in the world! Keep me posted. I'm interested to hear what is said and done. I was diagnosed at 36 weeks with g.d. but figured I was going to be induced 2 weeks later they would just check my sugars in the hospital then and then afterwards... Good luck

Mommyof2boys - 30 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
I got this off of ehealthmed.com Glucose, a sugar that results from the digestion of food, is the body's main nourishment. During pregnancy, your body also supplies your baby with glucose, which is delivered through the placenta and is your baby's only source of nourishment. The placenta also makes certain hormones to help the baby develop. But these hormones make it harder for your body to use insulin. About halfway through pregnancy, the placenta increases its production of these anti-insulin hormones. If your body makes too many anti-insulin hormones, they can block the movement of glucose from your bloodstream into your cells. This is called insulin resistance. At the same time, your pancreas may not be able to produce enough insulin. When too much glucose builds up in your bloodstream, diabetes can result. Who Is At Risk? Several factors increase your chances of developing diabetes during pregnancy. These include: A family history of diabetes Previously giving birth to a stillborn baby or to a baby weighing more than nine pounds Obesity Being over age 25

michaela - 30 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
If you have a history of diabetes in your family you are more likely to get it, diet, exercise and weight on their own do not cause diabetes but they don't help the situation. Based on the results of your blood tests they are able to workout how much or rathert how little insulin your body is producing and from that result they will decide whether you should be diet, tablet or insulin conrolled. Talk to your dr about it, write down a list of questions for him and make sure you totally understand what is happening, there is nothing worse than leaving the dr's office, getting into your car then a whole list of questions pops into your head. I hope this has helped. I also hope that this is just gestational diabetes. All the best. xxx

brandi j. - 30 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
I think you need to get a second opinion. Also, you could very well have diabetes if your mom has it, b/c it is hereditary. We have many ppl in my family and my hubby's family and not all of them are overweight! I pray that you do not have this! God Bless You!

mattie4 - 30 days ago
yeah the idea of just jumping into insulin seems crazy. It was just the nurse that i talked to and not the doctor, so i am going to wait to freak out after i talk to her. or atleast try to. In the mean time i am afraid to put anything into my mouth. I have never had a problem like this before and wouldnt know where to start, i am glad i have an appt tomorrow. I have talked to my mom who has type 2 and gotten some pointers from her on what to eat, well seems like everything in my fridge or cabinet is a no no...great! My next ob appt is next tuesday, boy is my dr going to be bombarded with questions.

kbushby - 30 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
i have gestational diabetes(i had it with my first pregnancy also). it seems crazy to me for them to jump right into insulin. i have changed my diet and lost almost 15lbs. if you keep a journal on exactly what you eat and when and how your sugar levels are then i dont see need for insulin, unless your sugars are high all the time... you should really talk to the doctor about you changing your diet first and keeping a journal and seeing how it goes and if it doesnt get better then talk about insulin. good luck. i hope it goes well for you.

mommy-of-3 - 30 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
That is very strange, especially if you live the lifestyle that you say you do which is active and healthy. Have you considered getting a second opinion?