Did it go away?

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While I was pregnant with DD2 I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Fortunately I was able to control it through diet alone. I had my baby 6 wks ago and was told I would need to go for a follow up GTT between 6 - 8 wks post birth. I am scared stiff to go for it just in case it hasnt gone away. Just wondering, for those of you who had GD during pregnancy did it go away? I think I will wait until after xmas to go for the GTT coz I couldn't bear the thought of knowing I have diabetes on xmas day. I just rather find out after xmas if that is the case.

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.

Hi Belfie,

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. :pray: 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.

Have a happy (and guilt free!) Christmas

Mine went away - although doing the test with a 6 week old in tow wasn't fun!

Good luck!

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!!

I have had all 4 pregnancies with GD and 3 on insulin.. I don't have any trace of diabetes.

my BSL's a couple after eac birth showed everything was normal

Hey Leigh,

You know my story and yes the GD did go away and I think I was in the same boat as you, petrified of having the test again... It was a huge weight off my mind knowing it was gone as it was constantly plaguing my thoughts..

Go and get your referral, your GP can give you one and get it over and done with so you can relax.

As Artichem said, most people who still have it after birth, were undiagnosed prior to getting pregnant. I had the benefit of my GP having checked my BSL during my preconception blood work and it was normal then. I also did some random BSL's both in hospital as requested and afterwards after ice-cream and some other stuff and again normal range.

Good luck and sure you'll be just fine.

P.S. Found out yesterday that my cousin had GD with her 1st baby but didn't get it with the 2nd!!!! Made me feel better about potentially having a 2nd BB and trying my damn hardest to keep the GD at bay!!! It is the biggest thing turning me off potentially having another baby..

I was on insulin as well and was fine at the 6 week GTT (nearly too low!!!) I agree doing the test with a 6 week old was not a barrel of laughs but to get the all clear and stop counting carbs and testing was soooooooo worth it. Although my sugars were normal in hospital about 2 days post birth. I did a whole day of testing with the midwives and they were what a non diabetic would have.

Good luck!!!!
Happy christmas eating, I know I am planning to make up for all I missed out on!!! :D