UK POST: Gestational Diabetes at 37 weeks?!?! HELP

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So I had a growth scan at 36+6 and my baby has DOUBLED in weight in 4 weeks, since my scan at 32+6. I had my glucose test at 27 weeks and the result was fine, but the consultant said that it's possible i've developed Gestational Diabetes and that if so, it could cause complications on delivery. So I have to test my blood sugars 4 times a day and go back on Friday at 37+6. She told me to prepare myself to be induced.
Does she mean I will be induced on Friday when i go back to discuss results or will she book me in for a date? I'm so confused and so anxious about it 😭

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Thank you ladies, it's my first baby so just overwhelmed by it. Was only having extra scans as they put me high risk by mistake- lucky they did I guess!

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I think they will give you a date on Friday as they will check your readings you give them. If baby is big they will probably give you a date some time once you hit 38 weeks, this was the case with me due to preeclampsia.

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I would take everything with you and leave it in the car Hun. Depending on results and space they might keep u in and induce over weekend. Good luck xx

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My son is 6 mos old. I was induced had gestational diabetes toward the end too. Was on meds ...baby born 3 weeks early 5lbs 11 oz . Easy delivery! Dont stress

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It probably depends on the severity of your blood sugar levels. 
I’d play it safe and have everything in order to be induced on Friday, there’s no harm in being prepared.

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You have to talk to them about it. We can only guess as well as you.

UK POST: Gestational Diabetes at 37 weeks?!?! HELP

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