what are the signs and symptoms of gestational diabetes? ?
Oct 21, 2009 | Signs Symptoms of Diabetes
Will it give you headaches or make you light headed? If not, do you know what will? Thank you for your help.
yes I am pregnant, 23 weeks to be exact, just been a little concerned about my headaches and lightheadedness….
Many of the typical diabetes symptoms are actually normal during pregnancy, so that is why routine screening for Gestational Diabetes is done. Frequent urination and excessive thirst are common signs of diabetes, but being pregnant also causes frequent urination as well as increased thirst. Also, extreme hunger can be as sign of diabetes, but is also common in pregnancy. Fatigue, irritability, and blurry vision can also occur with diabetes as well as be normal in pregnancy. It is not unusual for pregnant women to experience headaches and be light headed, but these are not typically symptoms of diabetes. Hormonal surges and increase blood volume are thought to cause some of pregnancies more frequent headaches. Light headedness can come from lack of sleep, not eating enough, dehydration, or sudden movements. Try drinking a glass of water, having a snack that includes a protein serving as well as a whole grain such as whole wheat toast with peanut butter or a hard boiled egg and an English muffin. If eating and drinking doesn’t help, try taking a nap as well. If the headaches and light headedness continue than be sure to contact your doctor.
October 21st, 2009 at 11:17 pm
nope , but high blood pressure will give you headaches , make you nauseous, nad you see black spots when you close your eyes, but you gotta becareful it can be pre eclampsia and that’s dangerous if not controled …
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39 weeks pregnant
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:05 am
Many of the typical diabetes symptoms are actually normal during pregnancy, so that is why routine screening for Gestational Diabetes is done. Frequent urination and excessive thirst are common signs of diabetes, but being pregnant also causes frequent urination as well as increased thirst. Also, extreme hunger can be as sign of diabetes, but is also common in pregnancy. Fatigue, irritability, and blurry vision can also occur with diabetes as well as be normal in pregnancy. It is not unusual for pregnant women to experience headaches and be light headed, but these are not typically symptoms of diabetes. Hormonal surges and increase blood volume are thought to cause some of pregnancies more frequent headaches. Light headedness can come from lack of sleep, not eating enough, dehydration, or sudden movements. Try drinking a glass of water, having a snack that includes a protein serving as well as a whole grain such as whole wheat toast with peanut butter or a hard boiled egg and an English muffin. If eating and drinking doesn’t help, try taking a nap as well. If the headaches and light headedness continue than be sure to contact your doctor.
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