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brandyann15
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Intro/Diagnosed with GD still waiting for referral to a doctor
brandyann15
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Hi ladies. I was told almost two months ago that my three hour GTT levels were high and they were diagnosing me with GD. This is my second pregnancy and the first time I've had "complications". My OB said I would have to see a specialist to control the diabetes and she explained how this ups my chance at going into preterm labor. I was over weight to start with etc. After waiting three weeks and hearing nothing back I began calling the office and found out that they were having a problem finding someone to take my insurance (state program). Finally, 5 weeks later I got a call from the office I was referred to. They made of point of telling me how important it was for me to be seen right away, like in the next two days. While on hold for the appointment the office manager informed the receptionist that they were unable to take my insurance at this time due to processing problems with their claims. Now I have to wait for another referral to go through and because of this denial I will probably have to be transferred to a completely different OB office for my whole pregnancy, not just for the diabetes. My OB said I could transfer back to them at 36 weeks if I wanted to, this means my hospital for delivery will also change at least until I'm transferred back, if I do not have the baby early. As of right now I have no idea what my blood sugar levels are or how to check them and have not been evaluated beyond the three hour glucose test. Because of the lengthy wait for a referral I am getting concerned. Can any of you ladies with GD tell me if this is OK at this point? I'm terrified that harm may be happening to the baby, I'm 23 weeks today. Hopefully I will hear about my referral soon but it could take weeks like the first one. Any suggestions? Also I'm still experiencing consent morning sickness and while my Dr said I may just be one of the lucky few who gets to pray to the end porcelain gods the whole 9 months, I have been more and more concerned that it may be related to my GD, possibly diet. Any help appreciated.
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Re: Intro/Diagnosed with GD still waiting for referral to a doctor
Now, I doubt your morning sickness is due to GD. I can never "feel" when I have high blood sugar.
Next, my diet is 30 grams of carbs for breakfast. Check packages. I eat 2 eggs and 2 pieces of toast.
Then a snack of 15-30 grams of carbs at least 2 hours after I eat breakfast.
Lunch 45 grams.
Snack between meals 15-40 grams
Dinner 45 grams
Bedtime snack 15 grams
It's all about carbs. Doesn't matter if it is bread, candy, or fruit. They all have carbs that will make your blood sugar higher.
With that said, don't panic. I was diagnosed early in this pregnancy. Early on, my numbers were awesome without too much work. It's harder to control the father along you get.
I hope this wasn't too overwhelming.
As for diet, whole carbs take longer to digest and can be digested more evenly when paired with protein. You don't have to get rid of carbs entirely. I think a lot has to do with portions as well.
Good luck. I hope you get seen by a dr soon.
The one thing that really messes me up is white bread, which I love. Half a bagel was also on the list the nutritionist gave me, but nope. It just doesn't work for me, even though it's only 30 grams of carbs.