I'm much more thirsty than I used to be, do I have gestational diabetes?

ja1212 · June 2015

I told someone that I was thirsty and peeing more than I used to and they mentioned I might have gestational diabetes. My aunt had it when she was pregnant so I have a family history. I am at the upper end of the healthy bmi range, I'm 6 weeks pregnant and I have been trying to limit sugar except in fruit etc. Are other people suddenly more thirsty or is this something I should be worried about?

DaisyTortilla · June 2015

I am also more thirty and peeing more often. Never thought g. diabetes might be the reason why. I have had 2 healthy pregnancies and with each I peed a lot....not so thirty though.

strlitemiss · June 2015

Common first trimester symptoms, your placenta isn't formed enough to be giving you trouble yet.

tigerfish227 · June 2015

You probably have to pee more because your kidneys are expanding and your body is starting to make more blood in preparation for baby. If you are truly concerned tho I would suggests talking to your doctor but this early it is not likely since it typically occurs during the later stages of pregnancy (like 20+ weeks) and not usually in the first tri.

g8trkim · June 2015

Those are totally normal pregnancy symptoms. With DD I was SOOOOOO thirsty but never had GD.

HBirdie · June 2015

I wouldn't worry

inomniaparatus · June 2015

I think it's too soon for gestational diabetes -- isn't that a later thing ?

BlueWaffleSpeshul · June 2015

Thirst is normal, you have increased blood volume so you have to drink more to stay hydrated. Peeing more often is normal as well, middle of the night potty breaks will become your new normal!

sheslikeasunburn · June 2015

i am definitely more thirsty and peeing more. as others said this is common. however, if you are concerned about anything related to your pregnancy, you should consult your doctor. a question like "do i have gestational diabetes?" is not something anyone here is able to answer. good luck! :-)

robinj716 · June 2015

I'm about 6 weeks and I'm finding I have terrible dry mouth. Must just be a symptom with all of the changing hormones.

oceanangel0502 · June 2015

All normal symptoms for this early on!

kayjay44 · June 2015

It's pretty early for GD - I'm as thirsty as I was when I was BFing and drinking a gallon of water a day. It's completely normal - if you're concerned, mention it to your doctor.

Also, I'm not sure if GD is really hereditary... so I wouldn't be too concerned. My mom had HELPP, a very severe form of GD, and my OB was not concerned at all last time.

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