gestational diabetes?

Question

So I'm currently 15 weeks today. 2 days ago my doc had me take the glucose test as a precaution cause I'm slightly over weight and my last baby (#3) was born weighing 8lbs 13oz! Today the doc called and I failed the test. I have to go back in on the 15th to have the 3hr test done.

I'm thankful they are testing early just in case I do have GD. And I've heard story's where people that failed the 1hr pass the 3hr test. I'm just wondering if any of you have had GD? And what do you have to do to help the situation? I've heard diet, exercise, and sometimes shots. My diet is pretty good I don't eat much sugar or carbs. And I exercise regularly. Guess I'm just looking for any thoughts and input. Thanks!

Answer

I just was Told a week ago that I have gestation diabetes, I was already on the verge of being a full diabetec before I got pregnant... Diabetes runs in my family I'm in baby num 6 and have been in the safe zone up until now so I have to test my sugar 4 times daily and if we can't get my numbers under control they'll start me on the medication to protect myself and baby during pregnancy.. Diabetes is no joke and with time can really take a till on ones health and body ....I'm hoping I can get it under control and after I have the baby or even before I do that it all goes away but since it runs in my family I t may not!!😓😢

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I will be 18 weeks tomorrow and I was diagnosed with GD early due to a slightly elevated a1c. I was devastated when I found out but my doctor enrolled me in a program called Sweet Success which is specifically for pregnant women with diabetes. Basically you monitor your blood sugar, count carbs (turns out there's carbs in everything and not all carbs are created equal) my diet consists of 6 very small meals so I am constantly eating but everything I put in my mouth serves a nutritional purpose. Exercise is great and really helps regulate blood sugar. I currently take one medication at night to help with my fasting number. It's honestly not that bad, once I got into a routine. My struggle has been food adversions. There's not a whole lot of room for creativity in this diet and I get sick of my options quickly. You can do it! There are groups you can join on this app for support and meal ideas.

gestational diabetes?

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