Levels? And how did you cope?

Question

Hi everyone... I'm not diagnosed, at least not yet, but I had a test come back 144 where the normal range is 139. I haven't been eating well this week but I made sure to eat really light the day of (just a boiled egg and some cheese.) I guess my major question is what did your levels test as the first time? And for the second question - anyone have trouble coping with the diagnosis? Again, I'm just worried about if I am diagnosed, but I'm so worried about the baby and feel like I've failed her already. I wanted to know if anyone felt similar and how you dealt with guilty or worried feelings.

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I had a tough time to be honest dealing with Gestational Diabetes! My numbers are still not 100 percent under control and I take insulin 6 times a day. They are all over the place and have been anywhere from 61-220 in the same day. I see a nutritionist and follow a special diet but liked previously stated its my hormone levels not anything im doing wrong. It's frustrating but if my son is born heathy it will be worth every minute. I am due next week wish me luck.

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I was tested at 13 weeks. I am 30 now. I don't remember what the original numbers were, but obviously they were too high. Its actually been a blessing in disguise for me. The diet was difficult to get used to at first, but I am healthier now for my baby, I have not gained a bunch of excessive weight, and the doctors and nurses are always supportive. Just remember, its not YOUR fault. You did not cause this. It's just the way your body is handling this baby. What you can do is make the best of it and do what's best for you and your baby by being healthy.

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I don't understand the numbers you use sorry but here in UK we have a cut of line of 5.0 for fasting levels and 7.0 for after food. When I had my test my fasting was 5.6 and my after levels were 7.8 so was few points over. Have had levels vary from 3.2 (hypo - feel like crap) to 9.8. I'm on metformin 500mg tablets 3x a day and insulin 3 times a day. My after meals are getting better but my before levels are still to high. I'm 34+3 weeks so not long now I'm sick of it and hate the whole thing. I'm getting induced at 37-38 weeks yay

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If you mean levels for when you got tested the first time, I can't remember what mine were. I was shocked that I failed though because this is my 3rd pregnancy and I did not have GD with my other 2. I coped just fine with it though and I am doing very well. No meds needed so far, mine is controlled by diet. The diet is a adjustment for me though, but once you get the hang of it, it isn't so bad.

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Levels for what? Diabetes

Levels? And how did you cope?

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