"You're All CRAZY"... So I Thought...

D.,
IF you have gestational diabeties, then it will not be the end of the world. I did not go through it myself, but a friend of mine did. She got a detailed diet plan from her Dr. and found that it was difficult for her to eat everything that they told her to eat at each meal. There was too much food! LOL However, she was good about following it to a T, and she has the smartest boy I have ever met. Oh, and after she gave birth and was ready to start losing the extra pounds from her pregnancy, she used the diabeties diet to help herself lose the weight. She used the basic frame work of it but cut the portion sizes in half (since she was no longer eating for two), and it really helped her. :-) Good luck!

I know of a few people who had GD -- all had normal babies with no problems. My daughter just watched her diet and she was fine even after the good birth no problems -- everything just went away!

I was just diagnosed, almost in my 7th month.

For bloodwork I went to Quest on 57th st in NYC, Very nice people, open early and open on Saturdays.

The first day I did my regular eating like the nutritionist said and numbers were always high.

The 2nd day I cut out the carbs and numbers were fine but my ketones were not.

So, I've been incorporating small amount of good carbs w/each meal. Small like in 1/4 cup of pasta or rice. I also get my pasta or rice from the health food store. Look for low carbs and low sugars or no sugars.

dlife.com is a great site for recipes.

breakfast-egg beaters w/cheese and 1 piece of ziekel bread
snack-ryiel cracker w/string cheese or string cheese and 1/2 green apple
lunch-protein, 1/4 cup of carb and veggies
dinner is about the same as lunch
sometimes I don't have a snack after dinner. Depends on if I'm hungry.

Numbers for the past 4 days have been outstanding.

No cereal or fruit for breakfast.

Drink plenty of water. No juices.

I'm still learning what I can and can't have together.

I did loose a few pounds within a few days but for me that is to be expected when cutting down on carbs.

Plus, I am a larger sized mom.;-)))

Most people on my gdiapers site said that they either lost a few pounds or stayed the same once they found out they had GD. All had healthy sized babies.

I never had any symptons, never overeat during these past 7 months, never ate sweets,...It's been pretty uneventful. Never sick nor tired, so getting GD I was like, WHAT? To date I've gained 13 pounds.

But, I'm really watching what I eat, journaling my food intake and testing my blood very often (first thing in morning, 1 hr after every meal including snack and before I go to bed) because I do not want to use insulin.

The pill that they have out I asked my dr about and she said it was fine.

If you do have it, get past the first few days and it will be the norm!

check out dlife.com for recipes.

J.

Hi D.,
I had gestational Diabetes with my first daughter and she came out perfectly fine. I didn't develop diabetes afterwards either but you should still watch what you are eating. The 3 hour test is a horror. I threw up twice so I couldn't even finish it. I'm pregnant again and I'm watching what I eat. Best of luck and don't worry to much, if the baby is in any danger your doctor will advise you right away. Just keep in mind most mothers who do have GD have very large babies. My daughter was a 10 pound baby and the doctor told me it had to do with the GD but not sure why. Let me know if you have other questions.

I just wanted to say that I had to have the three hour test done with my first pregnancy. The three hour came back normal and I didnt have anything to worry about. I stressed myself out worrying. After the three hour test I was told something I had eaten that morning or the night before probally made it come back high the 1st time. My next 2 pregnancies I was fine on the first test. My sister was told she had the gestational diabetes and she went to a nutritionalist who taught her what she should be doing and how to check her blood. In her case she found out the gatorade she was drinking was the culprit she cut it out of her diet and she did fine. She delivered a healthy boy 3 weeks early and he was almost 6 lbs. I have a friend that just had he diabetes as well it was her 2nd baby she changed her eating as instructed and just had a healthy girl last week. I wish you all the best try to stay calm good luck with baby #4.
Sk

I didn't have GD but I did have to go for a 3 hour test. Its pretty simple. You drink the liquid and they take the blood every 1/2 hour. The original hour test isnt always accurate with the timing and everything.
Just take a deep breath and dont worry to much until you know whats going on. But from my understanding this isnt uncommon or horrible.

Most important - YOUR BABY WILL BE JUST FINE.

I had GD with my first, and was borderline with the second. Both were controled with diet.

I'm assuming you've done the gloucose test before. My OB/GYN had everyone do it early in their pregnancy. You drink a sweet horrible tasting juice (usually artifical orange flavor). And they draw blood every hour. Bring along a good book. After the test you probably won't feel quite like yourself and may want a nap.

If you are dianosed with GD...

You'll probably need to test your blood sugar daily. You just poke your finger, put a drop on blood on a strip, and put the strip into a machine - the whole process takes about 5 minutes.

You'll have to change your diet. Basically cut out all sugar, eat smaller meals with nutritious snacks in between. If your levels are really high, you may need medication, which could be pills or insulin shots.

Babies born to mothers with GD are usually larger. They've been eating all that extra sugar. You'll probably have more tests (stress test and ultra sound) than with the other babies.

Don't worry. The stress isn't good for the baby, and YOUR BABY WILL BE FINE.

I had GD when I was pregnent too. The doctor told me GD can cause the baby to grow too big in utero. They just had me cut out sugar as much as possible except for some fruit. (I was eating cookies, ice cream, etc. so I cut all that out) I had quite a few ultrasounds in the later months too, to check the size of the baby but also because she was breach and the were checking the position. During the ultrasound they measure the head and arms and legs and stuff and estimate the weight. They were telling me the baby was up to 10 pounds and still growing. They said if she got any bigger they would give me a c section. They had me so scared. Possibly due to my fear about this, I dont know, but she never turned so I ended up having a c section anyway because she was breach. After all that she was only 7 pounds! Don't worry or get scared by anything they tell you, it can negatively effect you and the baby. Just stay positive and confident, and believe that everything will be okay. I'm sure yoou will be fine, Good luck, God Bless you!

hi D.;

high glucose is normal during pregnancy. be very careful with these tests if your doctor is aggressive. if the dr wants to put you on meds, get a second opinion from an experienced midwife or a less assertive doctor that perhaps you could meet by asking other moms. what is 'normal' for pregnancy is obviously not the same as when you are NOT pregnant.

my normal sugar is around 90, and during both my pregnancies it was close to 140. as far s my midwife was concerned that was well within the range of normal. neither of my children were excessively large, i had normal pregnancies, and 6 hour labors with natural deliveries in a birthing tub with no interventions.

in other words to borrow your phrase, don't get "crazy!"

you have 3 kids you should know this stuff, lady!

:)

congrats and good luck
J.

D.,
I had the same 3 hour test. It is very hard because I was used to eating every few hours and by the time it was over, I was dizzy, but the test came back negative and I was fine. So don't worry, it's just a very extensive test although you are hungry throughout. Good luck!
Chriss Powell

First off, relax. It's not the end of the world for you or your baby. If your 3 hr test comes back similar (and I expect it will), you will be given a diet to follow. You won't have to give up much of anything, just change when and how much you are eating to keep your blood sugar on an even keel, and track your blood sugar several times a day. Depending on your test results, you might also need to take insulin; they told me that when my 3hr glucose test came back high. I opted to try the diet first, and my sugar levels responded so well, I didn't need insulin. You need to follow these directions so you don't wind up having a big baby-more likely than not those stories in the news of 10+ lbs babies are the result of untreated GD. Once you have your baby, your sugar levels should return to normal, but you should have yourself checked for type II diabetes in the future-GD increases your risk of developing type II.

Hi D.,
Yes it is scarey but not as bad as you may think. I had the Gestational Diabetes twice. The main thing is that at about 27 weeks or 7 months the placenta blocks the pancreas from producing enough insulin for your body. So depending on your test results you will take daily shots of insulin. The doctors worry that it can lead to a big baby. My first one was only 7.3 but my second child was 9.6. As long as you watch your diet and do not eat a lot of refined sugars or a lot of carbs ec. You will be fine. The body will adjust after delivery. The doctors will give you guidlines in how to eat during the remainder of your pregancy. Yes u can still have a cake etc but in small portions spread out, so if you have a craving you can have it lol. It is a lil confussing in the beginning. Some woman never have to deal with it, some do. I know for myself I did end up with diabites after my second, there is a 60% greater chance you can have it later in life, some never get it again after pregancy. Just eat healthy and cut back on stuff that will elavate your sugars. You will know when you test yourself how you are going, don't panic it will work out. Good luck and any other questions feel free to respond back.
T. :)

I had GD while pregnant with my first (and only thus far ;-)). I had to check my sugar 4x a day with the testing kit, and also self administer insulin with an injection 2x per day. My pregnancy and son were otherwise perfectly normal. He was almost 10 lbs, but he would have been big even without the diabetes with our family history and build... He did not have extra wide shoulders like they said he may due to the diabetes, and everything went just swell. Good luck and God bless you and yours.

I had GD w/both of my pregnancies. If I had gone full term w/my oldest I probably would've ended up having to do insulin. With that pregnancy I just had to go to the clinic at the hospital and met w/a dietician. No big deal. The variety of foods allowed and the amounts were a bit much at times. With my 2nd daughter I ended up having to take insulin which too was not such a big deal. My oldest daughter was almost 6 at the time had to give me my shots b/c I couldn't really navigate w/such a big stomach! Although you have to fast before and during the test, I would recommend just bringing something for afterwards. I felt really weak after having the long test. Good luck!

Don't panic! The test is easy! Drink some supersugary soda and wait! That is it!!! As for the GB if you have it you will be required to watch what you eat and probably test your blood sugar level several times a day. As for the baby, he/she will be fine. Sometimes the GB tends to make baby grow bigger but no harmful effects. My friend had had it with at least 2 pregnancys and the children are great! Relax and enjoy! A.

D.

In the meantime, stay away from white sugar and white flour (processed foods). Don't eat anything with sugar listed 4th or closer to the beginning of the ingredient list. Watch out for corn syrup and high fructose and try not to eat that either.

Eat plenty of vegetables (raw and cooked), some fruit and don't forget the protein. You will feel great and you can control your diabetes. When I started a eating in such a way, I felt overwhelmed. But the truth is, after you read the ingredients on foods you quickly learn what is good and what is not.

I've been reading a book written by Dr. Gary Smalley entitled "Food and Love". Dr Smalley also tells how food affects our emotions as well as our health.

Here's to a healthier you and baby!

D.
I'm 60 years old, been married to the same man for 38 years and have two sons and one daughter-in-law.

I failed the one hour test with all 3 pregnancies. I had GD with our 3rd...had to check my glucose level after meals (2 hours after, precisely).

For me, it was no big deal - I watched everything I put into my mouth, which wasn't a sacrifice, cause it was helping my baby. I actually weighed 30 pounds less after delivering that I did before I got pregnant!

Some moms end up on insulin because they can't control their levels with diet and exercise, but I was lucky. Once I delivered, all was back to normal.

OB will prob keep close eye on baby's size - diabetics tend to deliver large babies (10+lbs.). Ava was 8lbs. 6ozs., so not bad.

Best wishes!!
J.
PS - don't be tense!

D.,
So much to know, and so little time to find out - I found out in my 6th month.

If you have 3 kids already, your husband has patience. :) He'll need it. Mine did. :D

First, you are not harming your baby.

Second, once you get a schedule of what to eat and when (providing you can manage without the shots) - DON'T CHEAT! You will be very happy you didn't.

Third, it is HARD not to cheat. And they 'allow' you to (I had to ask). I got a day off for the 4th of July festivities.

You will learn all new food habits if you haven't already. I learned that cheese is my best friend when I want to eat something that won't tip my numbers over but still TASTES good and is edible. I learned that maple syrup is NOT on the same scale of carbs as sugar (carefully measured out 1 tsp and my numbers went SOARING! "It's not my fault!")

There is more to it than this, and I have to get ready for church (and feed the babe, and walk the dog, and shower and get dressed and...) you are welcome to email me anytime, I'll try to answer asap.

Important for you to have a good rapport with your doc, too, as the diabetic counselors try to explain everything, but I think I needed a tape recorder, as I forgot most of it.

Side Note: when using that cute little device to measure your bg, forget about the one that takes it from your arm, and use your non-dominant pinky and ring finger to test from. Also, aim for a dot about the size of a 1 ct diamond - you won't have too little and it won't be too much. (I despised having to stick twice!)

You will not go crazy if you keep your schedule and have a timer. You may feel like you are focused on a book and eating for the next 2-3 months though.

Best news: You get a bundle of joy, and the ability to eat anything you want.

Worst news: baby gets stuck SO:

BRING YOUR KIT WITH YOU TO THE BIRTHDAY PARTY! It is much more gentle than what they use.

love and good luck!
M.

Although I have not experienced this myself, I am sure you will have lots of responses from women who have...

My niece has become pregnant with her first and developed GD. So far she is controling it with diet and is doing very well. Her doctor told her the baby is just fine. She's still working and staying active....

Please try to relax and follow your doctors instructions...

I have three kids and with the last two I had to go for the three hour test (the test really isn't so bad), both times it came back okay. I'd say don't worry until you have to worry. I totally freaked myself out about having the three hour test. I thought for sure it was going to come back that I had GD but I didn't. There is still hope. I really good friend of mine had GD and she said it was fine. She was able to control it with diet. Hang in there!

Don't worry about the test it just annoying more than anything. Make sure u have reading, knitting etc to do. As for having GD I had it in both pregnacys and have wonderful healthy children 7 and 10. Just follow what the doctors tell u and it will all be fine and I said to myself everyday I was doing this for my BABY not myself and that got me through it all. It was very hard giving up a few of my fav foods! but my Mother in Law made me a big Chocolate cake to eat, so not only did peole get to see my beautiful baby they all got cake to! Yum

GD throughout my entire pregnancy (diagnosed at 4 weeks). It really wasn't bad. Sometimes it was a pain in the butt but I knew I had to do it--check my blood levels 4 times a day and give myself a shot before all 3 meals. My son was a little large (9 pounds) because of the GD but he is healthy and I am fine. It really isn't that bad!

I have GD and don't worry- it's not so bad. A lot of finger-pricking in the beginning and definitely some adjustments to your diet but as my doctor said to me, "There are many things in pregnancy we can't control, this one we can!" The baby will be fine as long as you keep your blood sugar levels in check. And the good thing is, that it should go away after the baby's born.

If you do have it and are diligent about taking care of it, your baby will be fine. I had it (I'm a first time mom) and I was soooo scared. My nutritionist tried to regulate my glucose by diet, but that didn't work. I ended up on insulin. I was terrified. BUT I followed the diet that I was given took my insulin and gave birth to a healthy beautiful baby girl. If you do have it make sure you take care of yourself, moms can give birth to very large babies, which ultimately does affect the baby. You will be fine. Email me if you have questions. Congratulations on your family addition!

no biggie,

what ahppens is you go into the LAb and they make you drink a juice, and they draw blood every hour for 3 hours.

You can't pee, and you can't eat during that time.

Depending on your levels, they will say your OK

send you to a nutritionist for a new diet.

OR put you on meds..Which is NOT the initial norm.

think of it this way, by the time you get your results, you'll be 8 months, by the time you see the nutritionist and set up a diet you'll be 9 months before they know if the diet is working or not. and at that stage it will be only 3 weeks or so til baby comes.

So don't worry your self about it too much

Good luck

M

After my 3 hour, I had it. I was on the low end, but I had to see an endocronologist, check my blood sugar 6 times daily and follow a special diet. Had to watch the carbs. I was only allowed a certain number at each meal. Between 1 and 3 depending on the meal or snack. And I had to eat every 2 hours and write EVERYTHING down. You do it for the baby and you don't think about it. You just have to watch.

D., I understand the worry and stress of having gestational diabetes. I actually postponed my oral glucose tolerance test because I knew I didn't have gestational diabetes. Turns out I was wrong. I was 7 & 1/2 months along when I found out. After I was diagnosed I was referred to a diabetes educator who gave me a ton of wonderful information and put me on a very strict diet. However, anyone can follow a strict diet for 6 weeks for the well being of their baby. The diet kept my sugar under control for about 2 weeks and then diet alone wasn't enough. I ended up going on insulin. I had to inject insulin twice a day (which is not that bad at all-I felt almost nothing) and test my glucose 4 times a day. My doctor didn't want me to go past 39 weeks with the diabetes, so I was induced at 39 weeks. My baby was completely fine at a healthy 7 pounds 10 ounces. Gestational diabetes doesn't hurt your baby, UNCONTROLLED gestational diabetes puts your baby at risk. Just do what the doctor tells you and you and your baby will be at minimal risk and do not hesitate to ask a ton of questions. Good luck.
N.

Hi, D.. Congratulations with your addition!! I wanted to let you know that I had GD with all my three boys and they are all fine. You will need to watch and be serious in whta you are eating and what you will eat for the next two months for yourself and for you baby's sake. It's not pleasant to be in that situation for many reasons, but make sure that when you go in for ultrasound that they are keeping up checking your baby' wieght because m;y sugar was not that bad with my secdond son and he came aweek early (because of my request) and he was 7lbs and 9 oz and that is a good size. My first and my third my sugar was not good at all. My first he came five weeks early and I had alot of stress at that time and he was 5lbs and 5oz which is very good for a five wk baby and they said he probably would have been 9 or 10 lbs on the due date. My third they wanted him to come out a week early because his weight was growing rapidly. They took him a week early (and all these three boys were delivered vaginally, no epidural, no c-section so I had to have pitocin which side effects are dangerous and it's the worst drug going. I couldn't go into labor on my own, with the last two they broke my water and I still go into labor. With my first, my water broke on its own and I couldn't go into labor) and he weighed 8lbs and 10oz. He would have been over 9lbs if they waited for the due date. Yikes! So, since you have the same priorites as I with God and my family my top priorities, you should rest in the Jesus and trust in Him during this time. I'll keep you all in prayer and if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. God bless and Jesus Christ loves you and your family.

D.,

I didn't have it but before each of my tests the doctors always said not to worry if it is positive. It just means eating a certain way during the pregnancy that may even mean you lose weight or keep your weight down. Bonus! :)

They have to watch for the baby's size as the baby will be fine but may be on the larger side. They need to be away of that for delivery's sake to make sure he/she doesn't get TOO big.

Once you deliver, the GD will go away.

I wish you the best.

L.

I had GD with my 1st pregnancy. With the test they will draw blood before you do anything. Then you drink the stuff and they draw blood every hour to see how your body processes the sugar. If you are diabetic you can do it. I was allowed to have 30g of carb and 45g for lunch and dinner. Plus 15g for each snack. You can not carry the amount of carb from meal to meal, so it's use it or lose it. And it counts for everything you put in your mouth liquids and solid. I was able to conrol mine with diet alone. You will also have to check your blood sugar levels with a glucose meter. I had to do mine 4 times a day. Once in the morning before I ate and then 2 hrs after every meal. I had to keep my blood sugar below 120. It was easy. You count all the carbs on the package. You can subtract out the number of fiber for your total carb count. It was really easy. And me son was born a healthy boy at 7 lb 3 oz. I bought low carb ice cream and popcorn was one of the best snacks (I could eat a whole sandwich baggy full). I still ate lots, I just learned to count my carbs.

Hey D.,
I actually had GD with my daughter who is now 2...I went for both blood tests...the second one was the 3 hour one...I arrived at 6am cuz my OB said the earlier you get to the lab the better, and if your lab takes appointments thats even better...they made me drink the tang like drink and then drew my blood every hour for 3 hours...worst part for me was after I left the lab my hubby and I went to the store...while in there my lips became very tingly and I felt like I was going to pass out...I came home and slept alllll afternoon...come to find out my last blood sugar draw was only 48...not the norm for GD....My body pretty much crashed cuz it didnt know how to process all that sugar....so they treated me as if I had regular GD..one of the nurses at my OB practice is a certified nutritionalist also so she gave me a book with instructions on what to eat etc...its very very similar to WW if you have ever done that diet before...I had to get a glucose monitor and check my sugars 4-5 times a day....Usually babies of Mom's with GD are huge...my daughter was only a week early and weighed 5pounds 4 ounces...so again I wasnt the norm....her sugar was very low when she was born, cuz they test the baby so they gave her sugar water to bring it up....she is now a happy healthy 2 year old who is still very petite....You are so blessed that you are just finding out now that you may have GD....with only 2 more months for you to go you will do just fine...Just have faith and know that God will be by your side through it all...he already knows the outcome anyway so just put it in his hands....Ill keep you in my prayers!!
God Bless,
Meg

The test is not a fun test, you have to go in fasting and after they draw your blood you drink 100g glucose drink and then have your blood drawn every hour for 3 hours. If you this test shows you have gestational diabetes then you will have to check your sugar regularly with a home monitor and follow a diabetes diet. If your diabetes is mild you may be able to control it with diet and exercise, or you may need medication, either in the form or insulin injections or an oral medication. The more you keep your blood sugars in a normal range the less affect it will have on the baby. Babies of diabetic moms tend to grow large and the placentas sometimes get old quicker (become calcified and less effective). So, in the last weeks of your pregnancy you will have regular sonograms - monitoring the baby and placenta. There are some increased risked with gestation diabetes but you and your baby will most likely be fine. Especially if you are careful with your diet.

About me: I am a nurse that works in a midwifery office.

My mother had GD with me, and I came very close. As my pregnancy progressed, I became hypoglycemic and I was able to turn it around by including lots of fats with my carbs. For example, when I had a piece of whole grain toast, I put butter on both sides. When I had fruit, I had nuts with it. I stayed away from fruit juices and chose smoothies made with full fat coconut milk or yogurt. Don't let yourself become anxious over a LABEL of GD- focus on the present moment and how you can mitigate blood sugar spikes by adding fiber or fat to carbohydrates, since fiber and fats absorb more slowly and therefore prevent large spikes. But do choose whole foods- refined flour, rice and sugar won't do you any good (and as a pregnant woman, you want more nutrient dense foods, not those empty calories).

Relax, D..

I had a bad experience with the GD test. I had the first one in the office and needed the second one done. When the three hour test came back positive, I was sent to a specialist who told me after going through the motions that the lab was wrong. Before I got the all clear, I needed to test my blood sugar three times daily. The doctor said that they can control GD with diet.

In the end, the baby will be healthy and you'll be fine. Relax and enjoy your pregnancy. Worrying about it will dampen your resolve.

I personally haven't had GD but my best friend did with her baby, you and baby will be fine...don't stress out before the test it will effect your sugar level(my MIL is a Diabetic and emotional highs and lows take a physical toll on her levels)...be as calm and relaxed as you can....if you are a GD it's only for a short time and your doctor will give you instructions depending on how off your levels are it will mean a diet change and a lot more doctor visits but that's about it...I've known lots of mom's who have gone through this and and all have been fine! Good luck!

Hi

I had gd with my 1st, I was able to controll it with diet. You will have to test yourself several times a day to check your blood sugar level, and keep a chart of what your levels are. My dr sent me to a nutritionist who helped me make a diet that I could live with, Some women must take medication but again I was able to controll it with my diet, As long as you follow dr's orders the baby will be fine & once you have the baby it will go away.

Another added bonus I weighed less after giving birth to my son than before because it was a healthy low cal diet they put me on !!!

Please feel free to e-mail me with any other questions you may have. I was scared at 1st when I found out but many women have the same problem & have healthy happy babies.

I had GD. Just know that even if you fail the 1 hr, doesn't mean you won't pass the 3hr. The 3hr test, was really no big deal, though I know some women don't feel very well during or after it, I had no issues. GD itself is not terrible at all: I met with a diabetes educator/nutritionist& was put on a diet-5 or 6 small meals, you are allowed carbs, but you absolutely must balance the carbs with protein. They will also tell you to exercise. I had to test my blood sugar upon waking (fasting) & then 2hrs after breakfast, lunch & dinner. No matter what I did, my fasting sugar was a point or 2 higher than they wanted it to be (after meals was perfect), so I took a very low-dose pill called Gliburide at night. Once they put me on the meds (@34wks) they had to monitor me more closely- I had 2 non-stress tests & sonos a week. They were concerned my son would be big, so they kept an eye on his growth (my husband is 6'4", so the likelihood of him being small was slim regardless). They were concerned he might have shoulder distocia (his shoulders too wide to fit through the birth canal), so I OPTED to have a scheduled C-section. After the baby is born they will monitor his or her blood sugar to make sure it doesn't drop too low (to compensate for your body not making enough insulin, sometimes the baby's makes too much)- if it's a little low, they just give him or her formula. As long as you take care of yourself and listen to the doctor everything should be fine!

First of all, calm down, because ALOT of women (including me) fail the 1st test and have to do the 3 hr test, only to find out they do not have GD. That's because the 1st test has a high level of false positive results.

Second of all, GD really isn't a big deal. I've had friends who have had it. There are lots worse things that could happen to you when you're pregnant. Odds are, you and your baby will be will perfectly FINE !! Relax, and enjoy your pregnancy!

When I was pregnant all I wanted to do was drink. My glucose test wasn't good either and I needed to take the 3 hour test as well. That test came back fine, no gestational diabetes. Please don't stress yourself out over this. My son is now 4 and has not had any problems. Prepare yourself for any possibility, but also know that it could be nothing.

Good Luck!

ok, I'm sorry to hear of your predicament. I also want you to know that it's going to be ok. Diabetes runs in my family. So it was no great shock when I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Everyone is different and everyone's body react differently to food and medication. I will tell you that once you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, you have a greater chance of developing diabetes after you give birth. I maintained my sugar with food and insulin. It was difficult, but I was able to handle it all alone. It is very important for you to maintain your sugar levels and weight once you've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes because your weight gain and lack of sugar control can have a negative effect on you and the baby. Good luck and all the best to you and your child. God Bless!!!