@lifeislove87 thank you, you didn't scare me one bit! Honestly, the more information I know going into something typically the easier I can handle it. Fix that I pass
It's official: failed my one hour with a 196. Ugh. Thankfully since this is my 2nd go-around, I get to skip the 3-hour. Nurse educator and RD appt to be scheduled.
This is my first pregnancy and I failed my one hour glucose tolerance test. I took it in the morning and didn't even eat anything beforehand. I have to go back on Friday for the three hour test and get my blood drawn four times. I'm pretty bummed. Please tell me it isn't that bad and ease my fears about possibly having gestational diabetes.
@kyreno11, not eating before hand might be to your detriment. Try to eat some protein before the three hour.
Honestly, GD isn't that bad, nor very hard to follow; diet wise. I really can still indulge in everything I used to prior, but in smaller portions and balance.
Update on me - My A1C was a 5.5 on Friday which is the best it has been for a while. The baby is measuring in at 2lbs, around the 70%tile. I guess my ultrasound was actually to check on what they thought was either a cyst or a contraction. The good news was it was a contraction I guess. So all is well right now. Doc is still happy with my progress.
What is a good number for fasting blood sugar. When I wake up in the morning it's usually around 3.8 - 4.0 is that a good number or too low (I should add that I wake up feeling like shit every morning)
I have my 1 hour test today. I'm super nervous! I had McDonald's about 3 hours before the test! I hope that doesn't skew it. They told me I don't have to fast but that not eating an hour or 2 before would make it more accurate. I really want an ice cream sandwich but I guess I should wait until later for that
@EmeraldNC I have a one touch glucometer that they gave me at the diabieties clinic. I always forget that we use mm/mol, my number when I wake up has been 70-72ish.
My doctor went straight to a week of testing instead of the glucose test due to problems I have with reactive hypoglycemia. I started testing yesterday but my numbers are high this time. Ugh. 158 after lunch.
I failed the 1 hour test It needed to be under 130 and I was at 139. I'm assuming this is from what I ate earlier in the day. I just made my appointment for the 3 hour test next Wednesday morning.
So if you have GD is it related to how much sugar you eat? Or what other crappy foods you eat? Or is it just another pregnancy symptom that some of us get and some don't?
I failed the 1 hour test It needed to be under 130 and I was at 139. I'm assuming this is from what I ate earlier in the day. I just made my appointment for the 3 hour test next Wednesday morning.
So if you have GD is it related to how much sugar you eat? Or what other crappy foods you eat? Or is it just another pregnancy symptom that some of us get and some don't?
In my experience, it's not really food related, but more genetics and sometimes weight related. Though I know very fit, active women who have it. Diabetes Mellitus runs in my family, my mother and grandmother has 'sugar diabetes' during pregnancy too. I'm also overweight now, though I wasn't overweight (and was very active) with DD1 and still had it.
@alm52386 I was overweight when I got pregnant with DD3 and had GD... Lost a lot of weight, and then was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. So obviously have GD with this child and I've been a healthy weight for about a year and a half now. For me, it is genetics (although I do think my period of being overweight helped with the onset). My mom and dad are both diabetic, as well as my paternal grandfather, and maternal grandmother and grandfather.
It is just like anything else... you can definitely have risk factors that may increase your likelihood of a disorder/symptom/etc... but the reality is... some women have it, and others just don't.
How long does it take to start seeing good numbers? I've just started testing today and so far my first two are high (before breakfast 115 and 1 hour after breakfast 156). Does it take time for things to go to normal once you start following the diet?
How long does it take to start seeing good numbers? I've just started testing today and so far my first two are high (before breakfast 115 and 1 hour after breakfast 156). Does it take time for things to go to normal once you start following the diet?
No, you should see it right away. It will take time for you to figure out what spikes your BS or what you need to modify.
Are you washing your hands or using alcohol wipes before you test?
@lmudra I still have not seen a change in my morning blood sugars after diet change, metformin and insulin. So it will depend on how your body reacts to the diet as far as your fasting blood sugar. What did you eat for breakfast? That number should be effected immediately from your diet.
I am washing my hands. I had a piece of toast and peanut butter for breakfast. They told me no fruit or cereal for breakfast. She did say in the morning you are the most insulin resistant. Hopefully lunch will be better!
What are you guys seeing for the high numbers? I just got a 188. Hmmmm. I guess chicken and rice is checked off the list. I obviously will talk to the doctor, but I feel like I need more than one high number to start that conversation. I know sometimes they can bounce around.
What are you guys seeing for the high numbers? I just got a 188. Hmmmm. I guess chicken and rice is checked off the list. I obviously will talk to the doctor, but I feel like I need more than one high number to start that conversation. I know sometimes they can bounce around.
Did you talk to a GD educator? She told me how many carb choices I get per meal/snack. I'm on my first day of tracking.
My highest number has been 135 (after pasta), 2 hours post meal.
Hit post itoo soon: usually they like you to stick with 1/2 c of carbs, I usually have to literally measure 1/2 c. My dietician equated it to the size of a fist, I can have protein the size of a deck of cards.
So all they did was increase my insulin at night. I know this is to help my morning sugars but it makes me nervous because the higher up it goes (insulin) the more lows I have unexpectedly during the day. Sigh... Oh well. I'll give it a shot (Literally! Ha!) and see how it goes.
My doc hasn't sent me to see anyone yet. They wanted me tracking for a week and said we'd take it from there. Normally my issue is low blood sugar. I had a plan and met with a dietician last time, but it was 4 years ago and I can't remember how much of what I am allowed to eat.
@EmeraldNC, good luck with your new dosage. I hope it helps.
Snickers ice cream bars have 18g of carbs, Haagen Dazs peanut butter ice cream bars have 21g. Greek frozen yogurt is another good option I was given, but have yet to find.
Re: GD Support Thread
Honestly, GD isn't that bad, nor very hard to follow; diet wise. I really can still indulge in everything I used to prior, but in smaller portions and balance.
I hope your endo will get you called back ASAP.
DS - 5/2010
DD - 6-2013
TTC #3 - Cycle #9
My A1C was a 5.5 on Friday which is the best it has been for a while.
The baby is measuring in at 2lbs, around the 70%tile. I guess my ultrasound was actually to check on what they thought was either a cyst or a contraction. The good news was it was a contraction I guess.
So all is well right now. Doc is still happy with my progress.
DS - 5/2010
DD - 6-2013
TTC #3 - Cycle #9
BFP #1 9/1999. DD Born 6/7/2000
BFP #2 10/2011. EDD 7/11/12. MMC discovered 11/2/11. D&C 11/4/11.
DX PCOS 10/2012.
BFP#3 1/11/13. DS Born 9/17/2013
BFP#4 9/30/17. Grow baby grow!
~Everyone Welcome~
So if you have GD is it related to how much sugar you eat? Or what other crappy foods you eat? Or is it just another pregnancy symptom that some of us get and some don't?
It is just like anything else... you can definitely have risk factors that may increase your likelihood of a disorder/symptom/etc... but the reality is... some women have it, and others just don't.
Good luck on your 3 hour!
Are you washing your hands or using alcohol wipes before you test?
BFP #1 9/1999. DD Born 6/7/2000
BFP #2 10/2011. EDD 7/11/12. MMC discovered 11/2/11. D&C 11/4/11.
DX PCOS 10/2012.
BFP#3 1/11/13. DS Born 9/17/2013
BFP#4 9/30/17. Grow baby grow!
~Everyone Welcome~
eta: my GD nutritionist didn't refer to endocrinology until 3 blood sugars were out of range.
Hit post itoo soon: usually they like you to stick with 1/2 c of carbs, I usually have to literally measure 1/2 c. My dietician equated it to the size of a fist, I can have protein the size of a deck of cards.
Yay, @lmudra!
I want a dessert like option...I'm not a salty snacked, especially at night. Any ideas?
@EmeraldNC hope it goes well, let us know!!
@EmeraldNC, good luck with your new dosage. I hope it helps.
BFP #1 9/1999. DD Born 6/7/2000
BFP #2 10/2011. EDD 7/11/12. MMC discovered 11/2/11. D&C 11/4/11.
DX PCOS 10/2012.
BFP#3 1/11/13. DS Born 9/17/2013
BFP#4 9/30/17. Grow baby grow!
~Everyone Welcome~