GD mommas that failed 2 hour PP glucose test

elle980

Hi ladies!  I had GD and this morning I failed my 2 hour glucose test (failed the fasting check).  My OB office told me to follow up with my normal Dr. for how to proceed. The nurse that checked my levels said it is still early, that my body is still trying to get back to normal and that it coud take up to a year (or something like that...)  I was wondering what your experience has been and what you Dr. has told you?  I will be seeing my Dr. later this week. 

madhatter2003

I barely passed after DD. I have insulin resistant PCOS so it's not a surprise that my tests have been borderline for pre-diabetes.  I am on metformin (an insulin sensitizer) and have annual 2 hour GTTs.  So far my levels have gotten better so that's good.

I still follow my GD diet loosely and have been trying to increase exercise more and more. Some women will develop type 2 diabetes so that's what they'll watch for. They'll probably repeat your blood test in 3-6 months and have you keep checking your sugar levels until then.

RubineLime

At this point since it's postpartum, your regular doc will probably run some tests for diabetes and you may get put on metformin to regulate your blood sugar. And yes, it could take up to a year for your body to regulate itself, give or take, and depending on if you're BFing, etc. Good luck.  

kiley&matt

I just had my 2 hour PP glucose at 9 weeks, and it was normal, but my doctor wanted to wait until at least 8 weeks, because she said she feels 6 weeks is too early and it can take 6 months to a year for your body to get back to normal, especially if you're breastfeeding.  She did say in the long term that breastfeeding can help reduce your risk and your baby's risk of Type 2 diabetes.  I don't know if you've continued with the low-carb GD diet, but that can help.  Also, I'm not sure what your weight is, but losing even 10% of your body weight can reduce your risk by almost half, and can sometimes be the difference between having it and not having it (a lot of people in my family have managed to completely get rid of their diabetes just by eating healthy, exercising and losing a small amount of weight). 

I would ask about being retested in a few weeks/months to see if that makes a difference.  Good luck!