Can gestational diabetes appear in the last 3 weeks?
Nov 07, 2009 | Signs of Gestational Diabetes
I’ve had normal tests all the way through this pregnancy, but lately I get these dizzy/weak spells accompanied by a cold sweat. Both of my parents are diabetic and I know that signs like that can either mean blood sugar is too low or too high.
I tested my blood sugar the other day when I felt like this and it was 120, which from what I understand is normal in someone who does not have diabetes. Well I felt like that again earlier and I tested it and it was 97, which my mother said was kinda low and that I needed to eat soon.
Can gestational diabetes just suddenly appear at the last second? Or hypoglycemia which is lower-than-normal blood sugar?
no
they pick it up early around 28 weeks so they time to get your diet and shots under control
November 7th, 2009 at 7:43 am
I dont see why it couldnt.
Maybe the baby is on a growth spurt and taking all of your nutrition. They do that right before you go into labor. I lost 3 lbs the day before I gave birth and I just couldnt stop eating.
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November 7th, 2009 at 8:10 am
I believe in some people gestational diabetes can appear anytime through a pregnancy. I am at risk of diabetes in general so my Ob tests me about 4 times during my pregnancies ( a lot more that normal which is once, lol) but bare in mind that you are getting near the end and dizziness could be a blood pressure thing or a pre-eclampsia thing not just diabetes. Go and either see your Doc or call them just in case.
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Mum of two and 20 something weeks with #3
November 7th, 2009 at 8:18 am
im 36.6 weeks and i have the same thing going on. but i asked my doctor about it, and he said its your body reacting to having a seven pound human in you. makes sense, considering how much they are gaining and taking away from us right now.
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November 7th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Yes i can happen at any time. You must go to the midwife and get this sorted. Even if its not diabetes then it still needs to be sorted, good luck.
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November 7th, 2009 at 9:36 am
no
they pick it up early around 28 weeks so they time to get your diet and shots under control
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i have GD myself
39.4 wks
November 7th, 2009 at 10:19 am
It doesn’t sound like GD. You may need to eat more often, that will keep your blood sugar regulated. Many women have problems with low blood sugar near the end of pregnancy, due to baby’s rapid growth. It is nothing to worry about. When you begin to get light headed you need to eat.
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OB nurse and mom of 8