im sorry to crash this thread... just a little question...
If you had GD (on insulin) in ur first pg, are you likely to get it again? as in, is it a pretty sure thing?
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im sorry to crash this thread... just a little question...
If you had GD (on insulin) in ur first pg, are you likely to get it again? as in, is it a pretty sure thing?
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Thats pretty much the case. Each doctor I have seen during and since have warned me it is 98% certain I will have it in my next, due to the severity of it. But i am always one to look on the positive side and hopefully be more lucky next time round, even if that just means I have to finger pri-ck and check my sugar levels everyday, I just want to avoid insulin injections.
Although, they were doing a trial on the pills (instead of insulin injections) at the Womens and Childrens where I had Maya, I didnt want to go on the trial as it seemed a bit uncertain to me and the risks were a bit of a worry. But my doctor said if the trial is successful I will be able to choose a pill instead of injections.
Has anyone gone on the pill trial???
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Hi there!
I am happy to help any of you lovely ladies with GD - I have had it each pregnancy (three times) and was on insulin (two types) and am now pre-diabetic but under excellent control with diet.
It is hard to deal with sometimes, but, with advice from others, not impossible.
Anyway, just thought that I would let you know that I am happy to help!
Seeya
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Hi everyone,
Well I had my Glucose test yesterday and today my Ob called me to say I needed to have a retest to see if I have GD. I am a little stressed about it as I wasn't expecting it.
I did have a steroid shot 4 weeks ago to mature the baby's lungs just in case I were to go in early labour due to a late miscarriage in 2005. This could give me a false read but Ob thinks that is a little too long to still be in my system. Could I have caused this due to having a sweet tooth for cordials and juices?
I am not allowed to eat anything from now but I was wondering if I could have water? If it is not one thing it's another.
Still a bit confused about the results.
Linda
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Hi Aleida
It sounds like you did the 1 hour test?????? seems your sugar level may have come back a little high so they would want to do the 2hour test where you have blood taken then have the glucose drink and sit for 2 hours then have your bloods taken after again. Are you having this today?
The cordials and juices don't have anything to do with it, I thought my love for soft drinks caused mine but the dietition and doctor said it just happens and is more likely to happen if relatives have had or has diabeties.In my case my Nan and also my sister and mum had GD, but funnily enough my other sister who has had two girls avoided it.
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LInda
Ditto to what the other girls have told you.
The placenta plays havoc with your body while pregnant and family history does play a significant role. In my case, however, there was no family history but I do have polycystic ovaries which puts you at higher risk of GD and other diabetic conditions.
If I remember correctly, the steroid can affect your blood sugars for a day or so afterwards. I had the steroids with #2 and the ob warned my about the effect on blood sugars and my insulin dosage.
Good luck with your test! Hopefully it will all come back ok on the big test.
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Well Just had the 2 hour test and I am now waiting on my results. It would be nice if I got them today so I can stop worrying.
Apparently yesterday's test was 9.5, god knows what that means????
I was so hungry by the end of it all. At the hospital they have a coffee shop and I was eyeing off this delicious choc muffin but thankfully my brain told me to stay away from the sugar. This is going to be so hard but I guess you get used to it and I will be a lot healthier for it.
My Ob doesn't seem very worried about it so I guess I should just wait and see.
I guess after struggling with fertility, then losing a baby and now thankfully reaching the 30 week milestone I guess you wonder what else!!!
Linda
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