Posted in Definition on 22. Jul, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Definition on 22. Jul, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Definition on 10. Jul, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Definition on 06. Jul, 2010
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.
Best answer:
Answer by J TI got gestational diabetes when [...]
Posted in Definition on 03. Jul, 2010
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 [...]
