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Newly diagnosed with GD - testing on my own and numbers are normal

BonnyJWBonnyJW member
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Has anyone else experienced this? I took the one hour and failed. I took the three hour and failed again. My doctor prescribed a glucometer and instructed me to test when I wake up and again two hours after each meal. So far my numbers have all been in the low normal range. I'm confused. Anyone out there been innacurateky diagnosed only to find out you don't actually have it?

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Re: Newly diagnosed with GD - testing on my own and numbers are normal

  • PlainJane8350PlainJane8350 member
    My best friend was. She failed all of the tests, but never needed insulin at home. Crazy!
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  • TarHeelMomToBeTarHeelMomToBe member
    If you're eating a well-balanced diet without a lot of refined carbs and sugar then your numbers SHOULD be in a normal range.  It doesn't mean that you don't have GD and can eat whatever you want.  If you failed the 3hr, then your body isn't able to process sugar as well as it should.

    It's much easier to keep your numbers in the normal range when you are first diagnosed -- it will get harder as you get farther along.  Not everyone with GD needs insulin or meds -- I was able to diet control my numbers with no problem.
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  • happywifemomofonehappywifemomofone member
    I had the same concern when I was first diagnosed. I pretty much ate whatever I want and met goals week after week. Dietician explained that insulin needs triple during pregnancy. Sure enough, around 32w I started to be high no matter what I eat. I am now on Glybyride and levemir insulin twice daily, and managing numbers well.
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  • BonnyJWBonnyJW member

    Thank you guys so much for the info! I've been frustrated and confused since the diagnoses Monday and don't have an appointment with my doc until this coming Tuesday. The highest I've tested two hours after eating was a 106 and that was after two burritos.... I was hungry ;) My morning time fasting numbers have been from 75-86. Hoping I will be able to keep this trend going.

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