oooh Leigh, I'm with you on this question! I haven't done my GTT yet either but I'm putting it off till after Xmas too. Plus absolutely no-one has given me a referral!
So saying, I "failed" my GTT because I vomitted 1 1/2 hours into it, so they weren't prepared to diagnose me based on the test, but suspected I had it. My endo told me to monitor my BSL's and if I got above a 9, I basically had it. So I'm going to (when I find where i put that darn BSL kit!) test a few BSL's and see if they're ok as I'm sure that'll reassure me a bit.
I've tested my bsl's a few times since giving birth and all have been fine. I've made sure I tested after eating something really junky too. Surely thats a good sign. Plus the midwives tested me in hossy for a few days and none were over. I still can't help but worry. Good luck for when you have your GTT. we both get a good result.
Most women I know who have had it haven't had an issue with it once baby is born. Although with my Mum (who was 38 when she had my brother) it went away for a while and then came back as genuine diabetes within the year. But she had several other risk factors going against her too. I'm sure you will be fine.
I had insulin controlled GD and it went away after the birth. Don't stress too much about it, it is uncommon for it to remain after the birth unless you had undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes before the pregnancy. If you were diet controlled I think the risk is even less than for those that are on insulin.
I was insulin GD last pregnancy and tested fine after the birth. Insulin again this time and hoping for the same result. You have an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the next 5-15 years but a healthy (low GI) diet and exercise as well as keeping your weight within a sensible range will help prevent this from occurring. Doesn't mean you can't splurge occasionally though Enjoy your Christmas!!
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we both get a good result.
Enjoy your Christmas!!
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