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How many of you that gestational diabetes carried your baby full term?

Alan — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:29:44 +0000

Question by FirstBaby2008: How many of you that gestational diabetes carried your baby full term?
I’m 32 weeks preg and have gestational diabetes, i was recently put on insulin shots, any one want to share there experience with this? Did you carry the baby full term. First time mom, serious answers only please.

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Answer by B2B 11/08
I personally didn’t but my sister-in-law had it with both her first and second child and my neice and nephew were both carried full term and were perfectly healthy! Good luck!

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Q&A: What now pregnant with gestational diabetes and may have a big baby?

Alan — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:01:12 +0000

Question by about to pop1: What now pregnant with gestational diabetes and may have a big baby?
Well i am now pregnant with my second little one, or shall i say big one, last one born by c-section because of baby head position and induction, i have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and am extremely worried i wont be able to deliver vaginally once again because the baby may be too big, i am 35 weeks pregnant and measuring 2 cm bigger for the last 3 apptments and the have only had one ultrasound .. i am scared about going into labor early or they may want to induce … what should i do ?

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Answer by Rwebgirl
My friend had gestational diabetes and they had to induce to keep the baby’s size down, but she was able to deliver vaginally. Good luck!

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Q&A: How many Grams of Carbs should someone with type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes intake a day?

Alan — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:50:07 +0000

Question by Shan: How many Grams of Carbs should someone with type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes intake a day?
I am waiting for my second round of blood work to come back with the results as to whether or not i have gestational diabetes. My OB said she is pretty sure it will come back positive so while im waiting for the final results i want to make sure im not ingesting to many carbs. What is the suggested intake of carbs for someone with gestational diabetes and/or Type 2 diabetes?

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Answer by Nathaniel’s Mommy
15 grams of carbs is equal to 1 serving of carbs on a diabetic diet exchange.

When I was pregnant and had GD, my dietitian allowed me 1 serving of carbs for b’fast, and two for lunch and two for dinner. Select health carbs, whole grain…

Hope that helps.

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What are my chances of retaining Gestational Diabetes with a third pregnancy?

Alan — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:33:43 +0000

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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Q&A: What if my gestational diabetes is just under control?

Alan — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:28:45 +0000

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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What complications have you had with gestational diabetes?

Alan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:29:21 +0000

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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I have a few questions about gestational diabetes and seeing a perinatologist?

Alan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:29:45 +0000

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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What week are you tested for gestational diabetes?

Alan — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:30:05 +0000

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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How does adaptation and acclimation play a role in gestational diabetes which occurs during pregnancy?

Alan — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:28:47 +0000

Question by lovedose_iloveyou: How does adaptation and acclimation play a role in gestational diabetes which occurs during pregnancy?
Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy when the woman develops diabetes but loses it affect birth sometimes or when treated. I want to know how adaptation and acclimation play a part.

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Answer by J T
I got gestational diabetes when I was pregnant and my Dr. said the stress the baby causes on the body, causes you body to function as if you were in your 50s. The stress brings out any future conditions you may get. When the pregnancy was over I was diabetes free. But I will most likely get it again later if I do not control my diet, sugar intake and exercise regime for the rest of my life.

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How soon can gestational diabetes be detected in pregnancy?

Alan — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:28:56 +0000

Question by lillymadrid: How soon can gestational diabetes be detected in pregnancy?
I am barely 6 weeks pregnant and had a blood glucose test done last week, the results came back high at 220. Does anyone know if that is too early for gestational diabetes, or do you think I had diabetes before the pregnancy and just didn’t know about it?
The reason they tested so early is because my younger sister has diabetes; however, it’s juvenile diabetes (Type 1). This is my first pregnancy, so I’ve never had the problem before.

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Answer by Pedsgurl
Is there a reason they tested you early? Normally they don’t test for gestational diabetes until after 24 weeks, which makes me think that’s when it’s most commonly found. I would think that , at 6 weeks pregnant, you had issues with this before. It’s an excellent question for the doctor.

Good luck and congrats!

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