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Ketones/Gestational Diabetes

NicolecieNicolecie member
in August 2014 Moms
I was diagnosed almost two months ago with GD, and now the endocrinologist has be checking my urine every morning for ketones. I've had a couple negative readings, but yesterday and today I got moderate and small. Anyone have any idea what that means or what I should be doing??
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Re: Ketones/Gestational Diabetes

  • missmiss307missmiss307 member
    Most likely you are not getting enough carbs. Have you been working with a nutritionist? I would give him/her a call.
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  • dobbysocks33dobbysocks33 member
    Ketones are a sign of high blood sugars I would call your doctor
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  • M&MaxM&Max member
    weeklyplanner said:
    I could be wrong (I don't have GD), but I believe that means you have cut out too many carbs.  Try introducing a few more healthy carbs into your diet.  I'm sure someone with more knowledge can help you out better.
    Yes, I have GD and my nutritionist said that they were a sign that you weren't eating enough carbs.  The risk is that you'll lose weight and thus, the baby won't gain enough each week.  I would add some more carbs back into your diet - maybe think back to what you were eating on days that you had negative ketones (since on those days you had plenty of carbs). 
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  • tahitiansuntahitiansun member
    I don't have GD, but I had some ketones this morning at my 32 week appt. My doctor asked what I had for breakfast ( which was very small due to a bad cold) and she said that would cause it. She also said dehydration can cause them to show in urine.

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  • jr009jjr009j member
    I was told to call the dietitian if I test even for traces of ketones. They recommend adding a carb and a protein serving to your night time snack.
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