Have you had or are having Gestational diabetes?
@OpinionatedLady (5965)
United States
January 20, 2010 11:40am CST
I have been diagnosed early with gestational diabetes. Do to a insulin resistance disorder I already have prior there was no escaping this. I am able to diet control with some pill form medication at the moment but the specialist does not believe I will make through the entire pregnancy without having to go on insulin. Has anyone gone through this or are going through this. I could use some diet ideas and perspectives on going through this.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Aug 10
Hi!! I was fine with my first, but was diagnosed with gestational diabetes with my second - early on as well. I was able to control it with a strict diet and exercise - I didn't need to take insulin at all. I was on medication at night because my blood sugar readings tended to be high in the morning (the first one - that fasting one), but it was a small dose and I only had the dosage bumped up once. I think I just read that you already had your little one (congrats) - I wish I had known about your discussion earlier (believe me, I had TONS of diet ideas). But let me know if you still want to hear about it!!
@OpinionatedLady (5965)
• United States
6 Aug 10
Send the tips of coarse. I have had hypoglycemia since I was 17, which has transformed into an inslin resistance so I have to live as though i have diabetes anyway so I am always looking for new ieas.
@astreadido (608)
• Philippines
27 Jul 10
I'm also gestational diabetic and I'm on my 7th month now with my second baby. My sugar level also went up when I was pregnant with our first baby. My doctor advised me to diet or else go on insulin. Luckily, i managed with the diet alone. They referred me to a dietician who gave me a conversion table for foods that I may eat. Sugar and salty foods are definitely a no-no. I remember the dietician saying "Not an ounce of sugar" so I really have to eat really bland food. The key she said is to eat less but frequently. That way your calories are distributed within the day while maintaining the quality of food needed for nutrition. It is really best to consult with a dietician in order to follow a diet program fit for pregnant women.
@OpinionatedLady (5965)
• United States
28 Jul 10
Oh I had done this before and I did make it Thur to nine months with diet control this time too.
@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
20 Jan 10
hi opinionated lady I am a diabetic and am just warning you that a lot of women will go on to have full blown diabetes unless you really watch your weight after having your baby. if you stay fairly slim you will likely not get diabetes but gain a lot of weight and not lose it its a huge possibility. as for diet I would consult a dietician and tell her you have gestational diabetes as she will know exactly what you should eat. I never had it when I had my kids, but got it later from gaining weight and not getting it back off. lol.
@OpinionatedLady (5965)
• United States
20 Jan 10
I have an insulin disorder that will bring me to it any way. It is genetic and a matter of when not if, unfortunately. I am seeing specialists and dietitian but although helpful there are always hints to pick up from others. I do have a weight issue but it is caused by the disorder. When at a loss as to why I couldn't lose weight they ran tests on me and found it. I make too much insulin and my body in defense of the always there hypoglycemia began to store the extra in fatty cells. I make so much that my sugars, when not pregnant, where steadily low (under 70 at all times), my insulin/blood levels where 4 x what they should be. So the wait is to see what happens first, A) my body stops using my insulin all together and only stores it or, B)my pancreas burns it's self out.
As for the pregnant one of the causes of gestational is insulin resistance so I had it right off the bat.
@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
22 Jan 10
Hello O
I was fortunate and did have have a problem with diabetes during any of my pregnancies, but I do know people who have. Unfortunately, unless one really works to control it both during and after pregnancy, the diabetes can linger or become a chronic thing, even after your baby is born.
Karen
