So I guess I have GD I just had a feeling that I would fail my test. This pregnancy had been a complete 180 from my last one. When I failed my one hour I knew I had it. I am still trying to deal with this and trying not to feel like a failure even though I *know* it is not my fault, it is really hard.
Does anyone else have this? What are the next steps? Is the diet really hard. I know I have to go to classes, but I feel like I should start the diet now so I don't do any further damage. Any food suggestions? Is it just no sugar at all? I am clueless.
Re: I failed my 3 hr GD test :(
surely your dr will educate you on the best way to care for you and your growing baby..
youll get through it i promise.. you can also try posting on the nutrition or high risk boards for some extra good advice..
::good luck dust::
sorry to hear that, If the diet is going to be the same a normal diabetes you will need to count carbs 15g is one carb serving eg. 1/3 cup pasta is one serving. I don't know what type of meds they will put you on. But for now you could do your best to stay away from sweets and reduce your carbs also being active helps bring your blood sugars down.
I babysit a girl with diabetes that is how I know this. Don't be totally stressed out that you will never be able to have carbs during your pregnancy because chances are they will dose your meds with about how many carbs you eat at each meal. I'm sure if you go on the american diabetes webpage it will give you a list of foods that have carbs what amount of that food is one carbs serving.
good luck
I had it with both my pregnancies.
The diet isn't so bad and you eat healthier, which is a good thing.
The bad thing is you watch the clock to test you blood sugar, you have to test usually 4 times a day.
there's a lot of support on the high risk board, come join us.