GD after baby question

Juliebird8307 · August 2013

I last met with my GD doctor about 2 weeks ago. He said everything looked great and he doesn't need to see me until 6 weeks after I have the baby. I didn't think about it then to ask, but am I supposed to continue with my testing after the baby? I know I can call and ask, just thought I'd see what you ladies thought first. Is this a question for my OB or my GD doctor?

Tonic3121 · August 2013

No my doctor never did

memali26 · August 2013

You don't need to continue daily testing, but at 6w PP you should have another GTT to make sure everything is back to normal.

Juliebird8307 · August 2013

Thank you!

normandyn7 · August 2013

I was told that after the baby is born I should check my sugars on my own for a couple days just to make sure they aren't elevated. He said normally you would go in and have to re-do the GD test where you drink that nasty drink and test your blood but since I already have a meter he said I can just test myself. But every doctor could be different as well.

lindseyb624 · August 2013

My Endocrinologist said to test my sugar like twice a week and make an apt. with her around the same time as my PP appointment. She said that if my sugars are looking good that I test myself she will clear me. If they still seem a little high she will have me do the GTT again. Remember too that you have more leeway post baby on your numbers. I think fasting is < 100 and 1 hour post meal is like <140. I might not have those exactly right, but it was more generous than while pregnant.

AsMom2011 · August 2013

When your in the hospital they will continue testing your religiously. To the point of frustration!! Once doctor felt satisfied GD was gone she released me from diet. From there I was told to test periodically to ensure I had no existing issues.

LeLe9 · September 2013

Definitely ask your Dr but as soon as I delivered the hospital stopped checking my blood sugar. I even asked and they said they don't check anymore after delivery. I asked my Dr and even called my specialists office to see if I should be checking and they said no. They will do another test on me in October to see if I am diabetic.

cecilia1898 · September 2013

I had a few tests done at the hospital after delivery and then actually brought it up to my doctor at the 2 week appointment (I had a c-section due to my DD being breech). He told me I was the first patient to actually ask for the test- I didn't think it was optional (and I don't think it is), but it seemed like as long as the hospital's results were normal he wasn't concerned and I definitely was ready to be done with the testing.

Juliebird8307 · September 2013

Thanks everyone. I can't wait to be done with testing! I really hope it goes away after the baby is born.

MrsSmith414 · September 2013

Thanks for asking this question Julie! I was curious about what happens after delivery also.

I am also assuming I will have to be on the 'special' diet at the hospital also? Did you gals have any restrictions

5dogs · September 2013

I was released from the diet restrictions once I had a few "good" tests at the hospital - but honestly I pretty much ordered what I wanted with a 1:2 protein ratio anyways. I was told to test twice a week at random and if my levels were still elevated they'd repeat the GTT.

Also remember if you're breastfeeding some doctors do suggest delaying your GTT until a few months PP. My OB said she doesn't do a repeat for nursing mamas unless their numbers are exceptionally high.

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