Gestational freaking diabetes...VENT.

salsy2012 · April 2014

So I took my 1 hour glucose test yesterday.

My doctor's nurse called me just barely to inform me that I definitely have GD. Apparently my numbers were so awful that they don't even need/want to waste time doing the 3 hour test.

They are calling me in a script for a glucose meter as we speak and I have to start pricking my fingers 4 times a day starting first thing in the morning. I have to do this until my next appointment (May 8th) when my doctor will look at my numbers and decide if just diet adjustment or that plus insulin will be my fate.

I feel like bawling.

I mean, I fucking survived CANCER when I was a teenager. But the thought of pricking my own fingers makes me physically ill and I start to feel overwhelmed and upset.

I know there's nothing to be done for it. GD happens and I'll do whatever it takes to make sure my son stays healthy. But fuck...

I don't even know how to use a damn meter! I don't know what the hell I'm doing!

I'm going to go sit in my nursery and wallow in self pity until my husband gets home. Then I'll go get the fucking glucose meter.

enigmasara · April 2014

Sorry to hear that Salsy, that really sucks. I know I will be a crying mess if I end up with a positive glucose test. I still have 4 weeks before mine though. Hopefully your readings on the glucose meter won't be as bad as the test results were & you won't need insulin. Having to cut back on carbs/sweets is bad enough.

lookame3639 · April 2014

I'm sorry! That sucks and i would not be happy about pricking my fingers either.

Allison7 · April 2014

I am so sorry! I would be scared of all of the finger pricking too, but hopefully it won't be so bad. FX that you can treat it with just diet.

liz4paws · April 2014

I'm really sorry. I bombed my 1 hour bad enough to get diagnosed with GD too. I've been doing the diet for about a week, poking my fingers, and just started oral meds last night. It's really not that bad. I know it seems overwhelming at first, but your OB should either send you to a nutritionist/nurse who will explain everything to you, or maybe your doctor him/herself will. You won't be left with a meter without instructions on what to do. There is a GD board on baby center and also on facebook that I've found super helpful. One thing to remember, this is NOT your fault. Your placenta is driving your hormones and in some women, their pancreas just can't keep up. PM me if I can help in anyway with what I've learned so far!

Laur110 · April 2014

Ugh, I am sorry. T&P that you are able to manage it the easiest way possible and that your numbers improve!

BeachM · April 2014

I'm sorry.

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Jentech84 · April 2014

So sorry Salsy

That sucks balls.

FrodaBaggins · May 2014

So sorry to hear that! I'll be thinking of you, hoping your numbers get better and the process goes easier!

jdox · May 2014

liz4paws said:

I'm really sorry. I bombed my 1 hour bad enough to get diagnosed with GD too. I've been doing the diet for about a week, poking my fingers, and just started oral meds last night. It's really not that bad. I know it seems overwhelming at first, but your OB should either send you to a nutritionist/nurse who will explain everything to you, or maybe your doctor him/herself will. You won't be left with a meter without instructions on what to do. There is a GD board on baby center and also on facebook that I've found super helpful. One thing to remember, this is NOT your fault. Your placenta is driving your hormones and in some women, their pancreas just can't keep up. PM me if I can help in anyway with what I've learned so far!

I agree with all of this. I had GD with my first pregnancy and after you learn the diet and how to use the meter it just becomes part of the daily routine. I know exactly how you feel, I cried for a long time after I got off the phone with the nurse who gave me the news. It will be ok and definitely check out the babycenter GD community, I learned a lot there.

tahitiansun · May 2014

Sorry @salsy2012‌ . I had GD when I was pregnant with DS, and I thought it wouldn't happen to me- hadn't gained a ton of weight, not a big carb eater etc. I totally cried when they told me I failed the 3 hour and then I cried a couple times after because I was cranky about the diet.

I promise though- it's not the bad. Once you get the hang of the diet and what works for you specifically, you will be fine! My one piece of advice would be to prick the side of your finger instead of the finger pad, it hurts less.

I was diet controlled and eventually my dr took me down to only 2 pricks a day. My L/D was wonderful and GD really didn't interfere with anything. If you have any questions, feel free to message me.

chase16 · May 2014

Oh no! I'm so sorry!

I'm thinking of you. Stay strong!

herecomesthesun · May 2014

I'm sorry, girl. Hang in there. You can do this and you'll be surprised how strong you really can be.

poofwok · May 2014

Sorry to hear that, Hun

but don't worry, you will get through it! It will be hard and frustrating, but like it was said by a PP, you will also get used to it. It's temporary! ((((Hugs))))

tamarar5 · May 2014

In so sorry! I fully expected to bomb my 1 hour. I've been borderline with both previous pregnancies. That combined with how Brad I've been feeling lately, I don't believe therm when they claimed I passes.

I hope that you are able to maintain with just diet!

tabaskoa · May 2014

You already got great advice but just want to add that I too had gd with my first and I too cried my eyes out (at work, lovely) but then I got over it and learned everything I could. And it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. You will be fine!

Nuclearcupcake · May 2014

I have it too, I bawled and had a huge meltdown. I've been dealing with it for a couple months now and it gets easier. Still sucks though. *hugs*

KaleMonster · May 2014

I'm sorry, @salsy2012‌! No matter what the course of treatment is , you can do this!

jarethinafrock · May 2014

I am so sorry to hear about the GD. I am sure I would react the same way you did.

Just remember that it is only temporary. Hang in there and good luck!

salsy2012 · May 2014

First off: thank you all. Your responses have seriously helped calm me down.

Secondly: All I've been able to think about for four hours straight is Wilford Brimley.

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mikescutie7 · May 2014

That sucks, hopefully managing it won't be as bad as you expect

JadaBlue · May 2014

I'm sorry. That stinks, but from PPs it sounds like something you'll get through with flying colors. Three more months! And I love the "Diabeetus" reference. :-)

shevaCC · May 2014

You've got this, Salsy! I'm sorry you ended up with GD but you can do this, no problem.

kiley820 · May 2014

Booo

I'm sorry! Hopefully it can be managed with diet so you don't have to deal with the rest of that stuff! Hang in there!

yop81 · May 2014

I'm so sorry!!! Hopefully you will be able to control it with just the diet.
I have the three hour test on Saturday and I am already dreading the results... Just doing the diet now is driving me crazy!! to help I am writing a post birth wishlist with all the food I crave and cannot have right now...

Hang in there, you can do it!!!

vk2204 · May 2014

I am sorry you have to deal with this, but you are a fighter and can get through it!

IvyMagic828 · May 2014

Sorry you have to deal with that, Salsy! You can do it though! Good news is that proper management can keep you and your baby in a good place and it's only temporary for you. GL!

jamjoyful · May 2014

So sorry Salsy!! You can do this!

salsy2012 · May 2014

Well I survived the first poke.

Apparently though, my fingers hate to bleed so I had to jack that shit up to the highest setting and lance my finger about 4 times just to get enough blood for a reading. Lame!

But it's not so bad.

Thank you for all the kind words and support!

salsy2012 · May 2014

cruelsound said:
Two things. ALWAYS wash your hands before taking your blood sugar. ALWAYS. Food residue, lotions, anything on your hands can impact the numbers.

And, if you are having problems getting enough blood from your fingers, rub your hands together to warm them up, then rub your forearms going downwards, towards your fingertips, to improve blood flow. You shouldn't need to use the highest setting, doing so can cause you to get little scabs on the draw site.

Awesome advice @cruelsound! Thank you so much lady!

olii1 · May 2014

Sorry to hear that Salsy. Good that it's only temporary. Everything is going to be fine.

Weezy56 · May 2014

I have no advice, but just wanted to say I'm sorry you are going through this. Just know that it will all be okay!

BumbleBrandi · May 2014

I have PCOS and a family history of diabetes, and I fully expected to have trouble with my sugar levels. I grew up watching my grandparents and mom testing their blood sugar levels frequently, and would even test mine for fun! I started testing mine after meals in the first trimester when I felt odd just to make sure things were alright. They seem to be so far. The needle pricks don't hurt; it's really not a big deal. I take my test in a few weeks, and will not be surprised if I fail at all. It is what it is. As long as baby is healthy and okay, I'll do what I need to do!

Adam-n-Emily · May 2014

So sorry! I had GD with my first and I cried and cried. But once I got over the shock and learned the meter, learned the diet, and what worked for my body it wasn't that bad. Education about what works for you is key! Also the tips cruel gave you are great! I stayed diet controlled and even participated in a GD research study at a local med school university hospital. I learned walking 15-30min post meal for about 20min would lower my sugar by 20pts.

Good luck! You got this!

luvbooks81 · May 2014

Sorry you have to deal with this! Hang in there! Hugs

Raclla · May 2014

Dude. That sucks.

But you had to get a stitch in your whooha, so this should be cake, right?!

kraft333 · May 2014

So glad to see you say "it's not so bad." Fingers crossed it gets easier, as the ladies with experience suggest.

As a FTM (I take my 1-hour test next Tues), my only experience with GD is through a dear friend of mine who was diagnosed last year. She (and her husband, in solidarity) treated it with diet adjustments and ended up learning a lot about their health and nutrition in the process. Although the first half of her pregnancy felt sluggish and unpleasant, by the time her baby shower rolled around she looked and felt amazing -- completely glowing and full of energy. She and her hubby are STILL experimenting with limiting processed carbs, it was so effective for them. For what it's worth.

Also, cancer survivors are my personal superheroes. You rule.

happylady07 · May 2014

Ugh what a bummer!!! I'm sorry

hoping it's controlled just by diet and the finger pricking isn't as awful as you are thinking, I know I would be freaked about that too.

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