Gestational Diabetes

Starofd00m · July 2013

So, I was diagnosed today with Gestational Diabetes....received the call at work. The rational, higher education side of my brain knows it's relatively common during pregnancy, but that didn't stop the baby brain side from crying my eyes out in my car in the parking lot at work on my lunch :-/ Currently I am gluten-free (mostly!) and eat relatively healthy in general, though I'll admit during this pregnancy I've let my rules lax a bit - but by no means have I been going overboard with the sugars. I know can mean absolutely nothing when it comes to this diagnosis, as I have a ton of predisposing factors in my back pocket (biracial/half mexican, over 25, dad ha diabetes) but there is that small, crazy part of me that is racking my brain trying to figure out what it was that I did...sigh.

Any other October Bumpers Dx'd with GD? How are you getting through it? Any good resources out there? By some weird chance is there anyone else here who has to be GF as well?

allieb543 · July 2013

I haven't taken my test yet, but I recently joined the High Risk board for another issue. I know there are a lot of posts about GD on there, so I would check that out.

BrittanyCupcakes · July 2013

I felt the same way. My doctor tests really early, at the intake appointment, so I was diagnosed at 12 weeks, and my numbers were incredibly high. I hated myself for it. I was so worried that my poor choices were going to harm my baby, and I'd never be able to live with myself. It was a bit irrational. I have a lot of risk factors (family history on both sides, PCOS, overweight), and I know better than to blame myself. But I'm extra careful with what I eat now. I know that I can treat myself once in awhile as long as I work it into the rest of my meals for the day, and get enough exercise to compensate, but I still avoid cheating. It's just not worth it to me.

After the A/S and fetal echo, baby is looking perfect. Measuring at the 24th percentile, so she's actually a little on the small side, but not bad. Smaller is better than overweight, it means she's not getting too much sugar, so I'm doing okay.

I don't do GF, but I limit my carbs a lot now, and rarely eat wheat anymore.

Ycu2013 · July 2013

Let me start by saying that YOU did nothing wrong. It's something that we can't actually help. I ate very healthy with my first pregnancy, stayed away from sugars...the whole nine yards. I also was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I blamed myself and only myself, because I knew nothing about it. In reality just like you, I had nothing to do with it. I broke down in tears after I got off the phone with my nurse. I took it hard and saw it as a hard blow after how careful I had been. During pregnancy our body goes through so much, hormones are extremely high and your organs can only handle so much. Think of it as a blessing in disguise, your baby will have all the nutrients it needs, he/she will be perfect in size because of the diet and exercise and you will only gain as much weight as needed AND its over when you give birth!! Cheerup. I will have my GD test done in two weeks, but I pretty much know the result of it!

mancila60 · July 2013

You can look into GD diets they help a lot. I'm not dx with GD yet but I know it's coming. Most women woth GD can control it with diet. I also agree the high risk board can be very helpful and they can tell you where to find lots of information about what to do.

Nrios002 · July 2013

I just got the call that I failed my 1 hour test with a level of 166... I bawled my eyes out, i'm having such a rough pregnancy.

I have to do the 3 hour test next Monday boooo.

HFrizzle · July 2013

If I understand GD correctly, it has nothing to do with what you've done or a family history. It's more about the placenta and the way it functions. I wouldn't beat yourself up about it. Yes it sucks, but its just one of those thugs we deal with and be thankful that they caught it.

izna009 · July 2013

I have PCOS, my doc said I have 80 chance of getting GD. I still didnt get my glucose test but I am scared too. Two months ago another friend of mine who was pregnant was diagnosed with GD too, I got into tears when I heard about it. But it is something that usually goes away after your pregnancy, so you should be good. I know it's hard but you can do it, dont worry and stress yourself.

EmJ&B · July 2013

It's not your fault!

My test is next week so we'll see!

Ulinemm · July 2013

I had my test on Saturday and was diagnosed on Monday. I had the same reaction as you, cried my eyes out and felt like a failure. We just need to remember this is just temporary (although I've been reading that we are at a higher risk now for type 2 within the next 5-10 years) and we can manage it for the last 3 months.

I have my class tomorrow morning to learn about testing my blood sugars and will have a follow up appointment with a dietician next Friday. If you need someone to bounce things back on, feel free to reach out to me cause chances are I will have or will have had the same question.

My biggest concern though is that I will be forced into being induced and/or having a C-Section. I will understand if we need to do it because baby is in harm, but I don't want it for just because I am now labeled as a GD patient.

Also, here is one of the blogs I found today that kinda gave me the low down/introduction to GD:

https://foyupdate.blogspot.com/2012/05/gestational-diabetes-my-story-and.html

topofthepeek · July 2013

I had the same reaction at first. I was diagnosed very early on due to a family history, PCOS, and being overweight. I am seeing a diabetes specialist through my doctor and they are really helping me manage it with diet and medicine. Hopefully they do the same for you. Its not the end of the world but it is something you have to work at and make a lifestyle change for the health of your baby. I do have a cheat every now and then but I try to make up for it by walking and staying active. Oh and the finger poking is not that bad. Come join us over at the High risk board. Lots of girls post recomendations for snacks and what not to keep your levels under. We will get through this!

andthatmakes4 · July 2013

I take my test next week but I've been testing my blood already and know I have it again with this pregnancy. It's really not so bad but its hard to not take the news hard. Good luck with it all!!

Starofd00m · July 2013

Wow, the outpouring of support has been amazing....I'm sitting here at work trying to not let the teary eyes I've got win. Thanks ladies

I'll definitely check out the high risk board - and if you girls find any good resources please post them here too! I actually found an awesome website yesterday while in my "I have to research the &@^# out of this!" phase after the initial shock wore off. It's a site that gives a ton of recipes for both GF and sugar free folks.

https://simplysugarandglutenfree.com/

Ulinemm · July 2013

I will have to check it out. I did have my meeting this morning. Coming from being an avid Weight Watchers member prior to being married, I feel the GD is slightly backwards thinking for me. The lady I met with basically said we didn't need to count our proteins or fats. That is the weird part for me. So for example, I can have two slices of bread with peanut butter and an egg and the only thing I would be counting is the bread. Which each slice is 15gm of carbs.

I'm glad I got it in before the holidays so I can get the hang of things with the time off. Figuring out the testing machine has been the hardest for me so far today. I felt like an idiot trying to work the thing after lunch. haha

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