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Question by Amy: What are my chances of retaining Gestational Diabetes with a third pregnancy?
I have three children and my husband and I are contemplating a fourth. I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes with my second and third child. We are contemplating having a fourth, but I am wondering what my chances of the diabetes not going away. Any ideas?

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Answer by Brittnie
Gestational diabetes is caused by pregnancy and the hormones of pregnancy. It will go away with birth. If you’re asking the chances of getting type 2 diabetes i would say as much as anyone else. just exercise and make sure you have a balanced diet. If you are still concerned talk to your doctor to have it explained. It is really hard to understand and learn! Good Luck

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Question by cutegirl07: What if my gestational diabetes is just under control?
Hi i am currently 28 weeks pregnant and i got gestational diabetes and now i have to follow a proper diet and regular exercise and after all this my sugar level is controlled but sometimes its just under the required level, i mean sometimes it comes 6.9 or 7.0mmol/l after meal and 5.4 (fasting). So i was just wondering if its still not good for me and baby or there is nothing to worry on that?

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Answer by mrslane07
I too had GD with my last pregnancy and if it is under then that is completely normal and fine, and reallllly good :O) you dont want it too low, besides you will feel when it gets too low…you get weak, lightheaded, dizzy, faint…..but you need to keep it so that it doesnt get too high….I had mine under control for the pregnancy and had a healthy 7 lb 3 oz baby boy :O)

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Question by mommy of a 10 month old.: What complications have you had with gestational diabetes?
I have just found out that I have gestational diabetes and I am over 37 weeks pregnant. It has gone undiagnosed and we have found out that I why my baby is so large. She is already 8 pounds 12 ounces based on the ultra sound. They won’t let us induce until at least 39 weeks. I have been eating healthy but not healthy for someone with gestational diabetes. My concerns are now with my baby and I want her to be healthy. Any personal expieriences would be great!

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Answer by Amy S
I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy. The only real difficulty was a very long labor due to a large baby. A large baby is probably all you will have to deal with. If the baby is too large you may end up with a C-section so prepare for that. Don’t worry, you will probably both be fine.

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Question by MadeYouReadThis: I have a few questions about gestational diabetes and seeing a perinatologist?
I am going to start seeing the perinatologist for uncontrolled gestational diabetes. Will I still see the OB on a regular basis and only go to the perinatologist for the diabetes also? Will my regular OB still do the delivery or will the perinatologist do it? What can I expect out of my visits with the new doctor and what sort of extra testing will they do on the baby if I have to take insulin?

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Answer by Barbara L
You should be sent to a die titan for a diabetic diet that will be tailored to your and your baby’s needs. I had gestational diabetes. I was sent to a dietitian who gave me a diet and followed me. I was also given a blood glucose meter to check my blood sugar 4 times per day. I was seen every two weeks for followup by my OB. This included ultrasounds, blood work, etc. My OB was a professor of medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven CT who handled high risk pregnancies. My OB delivered my daughter. Best of luck.

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Question by Ashby: What week are you tested for gestational diabetes?
I’ll be 23 weeks on Monday and I have an appointment with my OB then. I thought she said I’d have to do the glucose test at that time, but she may have meant later. I wondered when you’re typically tested for gestational diabetes in pregnancy?

Also, I’ve noticed I am so thirsty lately. I know this can be a sign of diabetes. But I wondered if dry mouth/thirst is also just a symptom that some pregnant women deal with (who DON’T have diabetes)?

Thanks!

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Answer by racingthroughlife
28 weeks

http://www.diabetes.org/gestational-diabetes.jsp

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