Gestaional Diabetes ?

I had GD with my pregnancy and was totally freaked out. The good news is that after I had my diet under control I felt so much better and had so much more energy. I also lost weight and was 15 lbs under my pre-pregnancy weight 2 weeks after I delivered. The diet was not that difficult to follow and the health of the baby and the smooth pregnancy made it all worthwhile. Hang in there!

I too have failed the 1 hour test. And the diet alone did not help. I had to increase my activity level. Just walking more. It increased my energy, mood, and made me feel better overall.

You need to avoid sugars, sweets, fats, and carbohydrates. Eat more meat, proteins, vegetables. And don't forget to include walking, swimming, or some other kind of exercise you like.

Good luck!

It would be very rare that it was just a "bad day". To be sure you could have the 3 hour test, but with numbers that high your doctor probably won't recommned it and will just have you proceed with the normal treatment for gestational diabetes. And yes, it does last the entire pregnancy. I had gestational diabetes with my first, and with my second although I did not have gestational diabetes my doctor just said "you know what to do".

The first course of treatment is to change your diet. No sugar and very little carbs, lots of green veggies. It's all about maintaining a constant blood sugar. You'll be advised to eat 6 times a day ... small breakfast, snack, light lunch, snack, light dinner, and an evening snack. It's an adjustment, but it's really not that hard. It's really a great way to eat even if you don't have any medical problems.

Good luck.

First and foremost, congratulations on your pregnancy! Secondly, you sound like you have a lot on your plate! Thirdly, take a deep breathe it does appear to be; however, this could be a blessing in disguise, let me explain....

Last year, at this same tie of year, I was pregnant with our third child and attending school full time... and, had GD. I felt alone, scared and most definitely overwhelmed. However, even though I was pregnant, I was overweight as well and eating extremely in healthy. I did not have this with my other two pregnancies.

I when in for my appointment to have my diet changed and check my blood sugar 3 times a day. That appointment was horrible by myself; however, shook me to my core that if I did not do exactly as I was told that this could great jeopardize my baby's health. Also, I had to go to the hospital twice a week to be monitored and keep a food journal.

I went for my testing, regular doctor appointments and check my blood sugar readings regularly with oral medicine that I let the doctor know I was having terrible keeping it in the range eventhough I was doing everything I could --- I was pleased to find out I was doing well and actually losing weight.
Upon having a health baby boy of 9 lbs 7oz 22 inches long (I am only 5'1") I had lost weight! It went away after giving birth; however, I remained on the diet plan; and once my son was two months old... I had lost 80 lbs!!! So, now I am healthy and looking great! I still remain on the diet today and exercise regularly.

I say that my birth son saved me life and I am giving a better me to all three of my sons now. He is my angel!

I had GD with my twins, and they had me meet with a dietician to discuss reasonable meal portions and foods. A lot of it is cutting down your portions and eating foods low in sweets. The doctor should give you more information about the different foods. I had to check my blood sugar 3 times a day, which was usually highest in the morning. But it's not that bad, you get used to it! And chances are if you have gestational diabetes, it will continue until the end of your pregnancy and go away after deliver.

I got gestational diabetes with my 3rd pregnancy. I failed my 1 hr test not by much but enough that I had to take the 3 hr test. I would request your doctor to order the 3 hr test to make sure. My doctor recommend seeing a dietitian but it wasn't required since I was able to manage my levels on my own. I did have to check my levels 4 times a day. I watched what I was eating more making sure I didn't eat a lot of carbs and sugars. And of course a little exercise each week. After a month of checking my levels my doctor gave me the ok to only check my levels once a day since I was able to keep them under control. I was very worried about how the diabetes would affect my baby and read that some babies can have troubles controlling their levels when born. Luckily by baby was born without any problems just a little on the big side almost 10 lbs. For two days after delivery both of our levels were monitored and they were good.
good luck

When I got the diagnosis, they scheduled me to meet with a nutritionist who dealt with it specifically. I was also at "diet change only" levels. Most of the changes were in portion size and eating style. You can really eat almost anything, but you have to eat a certain way - for example, if you want ice cream, you can only have one smallish scoop, and only after you've eaten protein/fats, etc. You're managing the sugar level in your bloodstream so you don't want a rush of it, you want to keep it level.

I never felt hungry - in fact, because you have to eat frequent, smaller meals, I felt like I was eating all the time. But I only gained 15 lbs during my pregnancy (I was about 10-15 lbs overweight), and had a healthy, 7lb7oz boy :)

It is not as bad as it sounds, I promise. You will need to work on your diet and exercise, but even that might not be enough. With my first pregnancy I was able to control it with diet but with the second I had to take higher and higher doses of oral medication as the pregnancy progressed.
It is possible that you already had diabetes or were pre-diabetic, and then it is even more important that you take care with controlling it. There can be severe complications for the baby and even though it is difficult I can't stress how important it is to stay on top of it. Also, if your insurance will cover it, you might want to see an endocrinologist. I know my endo was more knowledgable and agressive than my OB and I've had friends who had OB's who weren't agressive enough and their babies had mild complications. Take care of yourself and good luck!

I would do the 3 hour test, if at all possible. Like you, I flunked both my 1 hour tests but passed both my 3 hour tests. A diet as healthy as you can make it is preferred, but I wonder at the wisdom of making you miserable when the three hour test came up fine with your first pregnancy.

Did you change doctors for this pregnancy? I did with my two kids and each dr. ordered different tests. It was kinda interesting to see how differently they interpreted the facts.

Good luck!

My OB/GYN is real strict, with any pregnant woman.
He succinctly says, juices are 'his' no-no... .and too much fruit.

Also, you should be sent to a Nutritionist... and he/she will tell you 'how' to eat.... to control it.

And yes, you should do the 3 hour test.....