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Thanks for your input guys
MrsB, yeah I know GD is a random thing...just look at Cathy Freeman, who would have thought an atheist would get it huh? But GD is often treated with diet and exercise anyway, so I guess for me, maintaining those two things is a good thing to do.
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An athiest? Ha ha, gotta love auto-correct!
Thanks for your input guys
MrsB, yeah I know GD is a random thing...just look at Cathy Freeman, who would have thought an atheist would get it huh? But GD is often treated with diet and exercise anyway, so I guess for me, maintaining those two things is a good thing to do.
I had the test with my first preg, mostly because I wasn't familiar with 'the system'. I chose not have to have it with my second preg. as I did not fit any of the 'at risk' criteria.
ETA you're not crazy hun.
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Cathy Freeman an atheist!! Who knew!! : p
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I don't think you are crazy
I think a good midwife would be able to tell from your symptoms if you have it or not, and if you are concerned you can take your own blood sugar levels for a few days. My midwife had a finger pr!ck machine, although we never felt the need to check mine. I was and am, happy with my decision not to have it
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I think testing your own blood sugar is a good idea.
I guess at the end of the day you need to be comfortable with your decision and live with whatever the consequences.
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i didnt have the test at all for all 3 pg.
My midwife said she didn't think it was needed for me and was simple as that. Also I had the same midwife for all 3 pregnancies and through out the whole pg so she was able to watch over me and look for signs if they were occuring. I was a tiny bit over weight for all pg (like 1-5kg) for my height
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Diabetes is very high in the aboriginal community, it didn't surprise me that she would get it, her Mum probably had it as did her Elders all most likely not diagnosed.
You are very right, a good diet and excersise is one of the tricks. My GF had it in her 3rd pregnancy, she was the same build as you (definitely not overweight!) and hers was treated with diet and excerise.
If your comfortable with your decision, that is all that matters
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Ok I found them! I warn that is going to sound clinical so no offence or distress is intended (I am copying as is written with some minor editing).
The Effects of Diabetes On The Neonate
Increased risk of malformations - More type 1 and type 2 related due to unstable metabolic function during bone development.
Increased antepartum and intrapartum death - exact cause unknown.
Increased perinatal mortality - not high though 1% increased risk in GDM mothers and 4% increase in type 1 and 2
Increased weight of baby, placenta and amniotic fluid.
Increased incidence of pre-eclampsia
Increased risk of pre-term delivery.
Increased risk of caeserean section, obstructed labour, and impacted shoulders.
The increased availability of glucose increases the size of the baby, placenta and the amount of amniotic fluid. This process may then increase the likelihood of placental insufficiency, polyhydramnios (increased fluid), pre-eclampsia, pre-term delivery and related complications.
Post birth, the infant of a diabetic mother is at an increased risk of;
Respiratory Distress Syndrome - increased amounts of insulin interferes with the biochemical production of surfactant
Transient Tachypnoea of the Newborn - usually post cesearean section.
Hypoglyceamia - due to decreased glucose and fat metabolism.
Polycythaemia - increased amount of circulating red blood cells, which can then lead to;
Hyperbilirubinemia - increased circulating bilirubin which causes jaundice which may mean bub needs phototherapy
Renal Vein Thrombosis - Query if this is caused by the polycythaemia or dehydration
Cardiomyopathy - reversible septal hypertrophy related to increased glycogen storage and increased muscle
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