Nov 15, 2009 | Signs of Gestational Diabetes
I am 36 weeks prego and passed my glucose intolerance test at 26 weeks so I was not considered to have gestational diabetes but I frequently had hypoglycemic attacks (usually when I had oj and sugary instant oatmeal for breakfast and waited too long for lunch) Yesterday they found glucose in my urine after I left and my doc called me and told me to cut out the sweets and watch my sugar intake. Does this mean I have gestational diabetes? I did eat ice cream the night before my urine test which was taken early in the am, dont know if that matters. I am going to the doc again on Mon and will have a blood test done to see whats up but until then I would like to know what it is. I am now following a diabetic diet (Im a nurse but not familiar with diabetes, I do know the diet though from working with patients) just in case to reduce the risk of increased insulin production in my baby. Any info? Do you think it was the ice cream that did it? Is the glucose in the urine a sign? I will chose best answer asap and give pos ratings, thank you 
You are at the very end of your pregnancy.
Yes, it appears that you do have gestational diabetes.
The doctor will talk to you about watching carbohydrates and no, ice cream the night before should not have anything to do with sugar in the urine unless something was wrong.
It is possible that your doctor may want to deliver you a bit early due to the diabetes and the baby may need to be in the NICU for blood tests for 24 hours.There is an increased risk of high insulin production and thus hypoglycemia.
Ask all these question to your doctor and good luck for a strong healthy baby.
The diabetes will resolve right after delivery.
Nov 03, 2009 | Signs of Gestational Diabetes
hey i am almost 16 weeks prego .. and i have noticed if i stand up too long .. first i feel like i have to push my belly out .. like i am too full or something even if i haven*t eaten anything or not much at all .. then i begin to get like sweaty .. and i breath all heavy .. i get really hot and flushed and then i feel dizzy and like i am going to pass out .. on top of that i drink a lot like more than a gallon of water a day .. and i always feel thirsty .. for some reason water is the ONLY thing that helps with my thirst !! i just noticed this starting last week .. and i am kind of worried about it b/c of my job .. i am an ultrasound tech so i stand a lot .. my job allows me to sit and scan, but it isn*t the easiest thing to do .. some ultrasounds can take over an hour to 2 hours to complete !! so not being able to stand can be a problem .. has anyone had gestational diabetes or know of anyone who has had it .. what are the signs and symptoms .. thanks <3
Thoes are definalty syptoms of GD, i would go to your doctor asap and he will get you to do a 2 or a 3 hour glucose test and that way you will find out for sure if you have it or not.
Oct 24, 2009 | Signs of Gestational Diabetes
In a previous question I had asked if I was having early sign of pregnancy. I said I was experiencing stomach cramps, spotting, mood swings, early morning headaches, and a yeast infection. Someones reply was that I sound pregnant, I could lose it, and I could have gestational diabetes. Please Help!!
Gestational diabetes is a sugar glucose/insulin impairment th@ happens only during pregnancy. It can cause a LOT of health problems for both you & your baby. There have been instances where babies have been taken early for the mother’s sake, the baby’s sake or both. Get to a doctor immediately & have them check for this condition!
Oct 24, 2009 | Signs of Gestational Diabetes
In a previous question I had asked if I was having early sign of pregnancy. I said I was experiencing stomach cramps, spotting, mood swings, early morning headaches, and a yeast infection. Someones reply was that I sound pregnant, I could lose it, and I could have gestational diabetes. Please Help!!
Gestational diabetes is a sugar glucose/insulin impairment th@ happens only during pregnancy. It can cause a LOT of health problems for both you & your baby. There have been instances where babies have been taken early for the mother’s sake, the baby’s sake or both. Get to a doctor immediately & have them check for this condition!
Oct 24, 2009 | Signs Symptoms of Diabetes
Routine testing is done for Gestational Diabetes because there are usually no signs or symptoms. Some of the typical signs of diabetes, such as frequent urination, vision problems, and increased hunger are also typical signs of pregnancy so are not reliable in diagnosing GD. Some type of screening for GD is typically done around 24-28 weeks gestation. I had GD with my last pregnancy 10 years ago and I have recently been diagnosed with Glucose Intolerance, a pre-diabetic condition. One of the risks of having GD is developing Type 2 Diabetes later in life.
Oct 24, 2009 | Signs Symptoms of Diabetes
Routine testing is done for Gestational Diabetes because there are usually no signs or symptoms. Some of the typical signs of diabetes, such as frequent urination, vision problems, and increased hunger are also typical signs of pregnancy so are not reliable in diagnosing GD. Some type of screening for GD is typically done around 24-28 weeks gestation. I had GD with my last pregnancy 10 years ago and I have recently been diagnosed with Glucose Intolerance, a pre-diabetic condition. One of the risks of having GD is developing Type 2 Diabetes later in life.
Oct 21, 2009 | Signs of Gestational Diabetes
I have been craving sugar throughout my whole pregnancy and I’ve been eating a lot of candy lately, been trying to stop. I’m 26 weeks and I have my prenatal appt on wednesday to do the one hour test. I am far from overweight (5’4 127 lbs), obesity does not run in my family, and i dont have PCOS. (I heard all of these things increases the risk). However I have been urinating A LOT which i heard is a sign. Are my chances high?
Here’s how it works: eating sugar can’t case you to get gestational diabetes. It’s a genetic predisposition and there’s no way to tell completely that you will get it or not – you can guess by risk factors, but it’s not a guarantee.
However, if you have that genetic disposition, eating too much sugar will DEFINITELY affect whether you get high blood sugars during pregnancy. In other words, you could be predisposed for GD but if you ate like a gestational diabetic throughout your whole pregnancy you could avoid high blood sugars and would only show high on the actual test. The test would force it to show up because it’s a big dose of sugar/glucose all at once that measure how you react to sugar.
If you don’t have the predisposition for it and eat sugar all the time it will be bad for your teeth and weight gain, but your blood sugar will never go high. Your body manufactures enough insulin to cover as much sugar as you eat.
You don’t have to be overweight. A common indicator is if someone in your family tree is a type 2 diabetic, and certain ethnicities are more prone that others like Native Americans. Good luck!
Oct 21, 2009 | Signs of Gestational Diabetes
I have been craving sugar throughout my whole pregnancy and I’ve been eating a lot of candy lately, been trying to stop. I’m 26 weeks and I have my prenatal appt on wednesday to do the one hour test. I am far from overweight (5’4 127 lbs), obesity does not run in my family, and i dont have PCOS. (I heard all of these things increases the risk). However I have been urinating A LOT which i heard is a sign. Are my chances high?
Here’s how it works: eating sugar can’t case you to get gestational diabetes. It’s a genetic predisposition and there’s no way to tell completely that you will get it or not – you can guess by risk factors, but it’s not a guarantee.
However, if you have that genetic disposition, eating too much sugar will DEFINITELY affect whether you get high blood sugars during pregnancy. In other words, you could be predisposed for GD but if you ate like a gestational diabetic throughout your whole pregnancy you could avoid high blood sugars and would only show high on the actual test. The test would force it to show up because it’s a big dose of sugar/glucose all at once that measure how you react to sugar.
If you don’t have the predisposition for it and eat sugar all the time it will be bad for your teeth and weight gain, but your blood sugar will never go high. Your body manufactures enough insulin to cover as much sugar as you eat.
You don’t have to be overweight. A common indicator is if someone in your family tree is a type 2 diabetic, and certain ethnicities are more prone that others like Native Americans. Good luck!
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.
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.
