I had my GD test today (in Singapore so don't remember how it differs to home!) and although the ob says I don't HAVE GD, I'm in the 'in-between' group.
He has told me to watch my diet..mainly carb intake and sugar obviously.
Can you give me some tips on things I should watch going into my mouth!?
Hi Everyone,
well second bub on the way and I have GD. I am 24.5 weeks along and trying to get a hang of this. I had oatmeal for breakfast with a 1/8 cup of peaches and 1/2 cup low fat milk. And my numbers were 8.4. So way up! The only thing is, I had some tea when i got to work (I never get time at home) about an hour later. Does anyone know if this could raise my glucose? Or am I doomed to not even be able to eat oatmeal for breakfast.
elenia - i'd say it was more likely to be the peaches that the oatmeal that sent your levels up - were they fresh or tinned? but then again, everyone is different & certain foods will send one person's levels up, but not anothers. i think some people can get away with a tea but others can't - i used to wait until i'd tested at work & then have a cup of tea/coffee (but i had a long drive to work so i was pretty much ready to test when i arrived, which made it easier!). i think it's all a bit of trial & error - maybe try cutting out either the peaches or tea tomorrow & see if that helps.
MiniMax - how are you going? sorry - i haven't popped in here for ages! hope you've been going okay. if you're still looking for info, let us know!
Hi Minimax,
I found this site to be quite good as it also gave a sample menu plan. I know you said you dont have GD but I assume that you want ot follow the same guidelines. Hope this helps.
Sloane,
Thanks for the info. Yes I thought it might be a process of elimination. I am having a large amount of trouble working out what i can and cant eat so this is not going to be fun. I am also gluten intolerant (to some extent) so some food options are not even in my list.
MiniMax, I found pasta dishes to be fantastic for my readings. Do you have to take readings? Or just watch the diet?
Elenia,How have your breakfast readings been going? I found that breakfast was my worst meal of the day. Everything I tried I would get high readings for. Insulin made it so much easier.
As for myself, it's been a stressful time. I went on insulin which really took that pressure off. Up until 36 weeks however, my breakfast insulin went up as my readings started going over 7 again. After 36 weeks, everything evened out and was looking good. Then I was in a car accident and was taken to emergency at the Royal Melbourne, followed by 2 days observation in the Women's. Baby was fine and monitored daily with CTG. I had a little bruising and was shaken, mainly relieved that the baby was ok.
So now i'm 37 weeks pregnant and today had another CTG (just to check the baby is still ok with me being on insulin), but it didn't go so well. Baseline reading was fine, but the baby wasn't very active for them to see fluctuations. So next week I go in to do it all again. Then I see the doc on Wednesday where she will picking which day to book me in for induction (which looks like either next Friday or the following Monday).
In the mean time however, my readings have been a little over the place. I went Hypo on Wednesday and I woke up with a fasting reading of 4 today. I'm really feeling like the sooner we seperate the better the both of us will be!! Think I better get that bag fully packed!
Thanks for asking. Actually it isnt going too badly. As long as I avoid the wheat products they keep suggesting and that I keep trying to alternate with.
My fasting morning one is still borderline. So I think that one will be taken out of my hands (it was last time too). As for the day. If I eat my normal breakfast of 1 pc rye toast and soemthing with it I am ok. I then avoid drinking my morning tea until I have my reading and that works better. As much as the oats is supposed to be best it is giving me a horrible migraine and I am borderline with or without the fruit on it. So I will avoid it. As for the rest of the day i am fine actually. I have had a bit of cake at some parties I went to and my readings are still great. So we will see.
I am sorry you are having a rough time of it. And it is no wonder you are stressed and your levels are all over the place. The worry of the accident would be very detrimental to keep your stress down and to keeping your readings sane. It is very good that you are both well. And dont worry I can understand wanting to bring the baby out early too. Sometimes it just feels like you will have much more control if you can hold them in your arms. Better start packing!!! Try to relax. I know that is easy to say. Find a good book. And let nature take its course. You are almost there.
Had my GTT done on Saturday - and the nurse rang this morning to tell me I have GD. I'm 26 weeks as of yesterday. Just introducing myself so I can subscribe to this thread.
g'day Seachange - sorry to hear you've got GD but at least you'll be able to manage it and look after yourself & bubba. I don't currently have GD (that I know of) but had it last PG. I don't know how many girls are in here atm, but a few of us who've had it previously tend to stick our noses in here
How are you feeling about it all? Any partic questions you have?
Went and saw the Endocrynologist on Friday with the dietician. I'm now up to 12 units, which is making me feel quite spaced. Unfortunately I got a reading this morning of 6.4. I've decided to try and experiement with supper, as I think I am having too many carbs there and this may be triggering the high overnight readings. The Dietician and Endocrynologist have left me to experiment for 3 weeks to see if I can get the levels down. The other issue is that after lunch I am getting readings of 4.8 etc. So obviously something is not quite right with my carb intake. Shall try again tonight and see if the new supper makes a difference.
My HT Admin should be delighted that I will be available again on Fridays. This will take me up to week 8 of term, and week 32 of the pregnancy. Basically the downhill run until I take maternity leave after week 11 of term (35 of the pregnancy). Given that I will be expected to prepare lessons, mark exams and write reports, I am loathe now to go off any earlier. If I'm working I may as well be paid to do so.
Well yes I can certainly see how your Obs would be nervous. Do whatever you think is good for you and baby Possum. Glad Ob is supportive, makes all the difference. Goodluck!
Seachange - that is an extra-special bundle you have onboard there, I can see why there's a few considerations. GL with working out what will be best for you and getting the VB you want. I would recommend checking if they'll be putting induction on the cards due to insulin - as Becci said, it becomes quite standard. And obviously induction takes you down that intervention path anyway, but being prepared does help - I found that working with my doula to prepare for the induction was very empowering for me - making the best decisions for me and bubs while still incorporating medical considerations.
Hope the insulin is not still making you feeling yucky. Has it settled down now?
I too have been diagnosed with GD but i was wondering could my levels been effected because i was stressed?
My fasting level was 4.0,
1 hour 7.2
2 hours 8.9 (at peak of stress here)
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