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Asked by Amanda_McDaniel

Q: What is your experience with GD?

I need to be set at ease, I guess. Tomorrow I take my glucose test and I'm a little nervous about the results. I was wondering what your symptoms are, if you have or have had gestational diabetes, and what your treatment is like (I am terrified of needles despite brain surgery and a cesarean). I know there are no set symptoms, I just like to be as well educated as I can, it helps me focus when dealing with yet another new medical challenge. I did not have it with my son but since then I have developed an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). While it is easily managed on a low dose of medication, it's all part of my endocrine system so... Tell me your tales!

This question was asked Nov. 11, 2015 11:17pm
Category: Pregnancy Complications

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Answered by pbc910 - Nov. 12, 2015 4:09pm
I don't have GD but I DO have hypothyroidism. I've never had any issue between my thyroid and high glucose levels (my normal blood sugar is at the higher end of normal and is related to being overweight). The thing about GD is that it's all based on how the placenta is affecting the mom's blood sugar. Someone can eat like crap and not have it during pregnancy and someone can eat the best diet ever and develop it. Just wanted to say that being hypothyroid isn't necessarily tied to an increase in developing GD, at least according to what was explained to me. But I totally researched it too before being tested just in case because being better prepared helps calm my anxiety. Good luck on your test!

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Answered by MalPal85 - Nov. 12, 2015 2:52pm
I was told I have borderline GD. I had absolutely no symptoms other than being nervous to take the test. I was testing 4 times a day but then they told me I only needed to do the fasting number in the morning and then test an hour after one meal instead of all three meals. It's kind of a pain in the a$$ but it's not too bad. It's just a little prick and it doesn't even take a minute to do the testing. The hardest part is remembering to do it an hour after the meal. I'm sure you're find but if you do end up with GD it's mainly the carbs you have to worry about but the dietician will help you. Just remember that it's only temporary. I told my husband that on the way home from the hospital we're stopping at Dibella's (the best subs in western, NY) and I'm getting a big a$$ sub roll full of deli meat!

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Answered by kcordell - Nov. 12, 2015 2:06pm
Amanda I'm shocked theyre doing it so early! IF you do have it.. its possible it wouldnt show up yet and you would have to have the test done again. I actually ASKED my DR to test me early and that was his response. I DID have GD with my first child. It was diet controlled. I didnt require any additional medication. I was just barely over the limit and my son was a 7lb 12oz chunk at 20 inches long.. My 2nd son I did NOT have GD and he weighed in at 8lb 15oz and only 19 inches long! So I'm not sure if the GD plays a huge role in baby weight gain if you do test positive for it and keep in under control.

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