results of 3hr glucose test

[Skylynns_mom]

Well the results of my 3 hour glucose test are in.....I FAILED.  Apparently i have gestational diebetes.  I dont know anyone who has ever had this so if any of you have i'd appreciate any insight you might have on the issue.  I cant believe this, this week has been horrible one, thing right after another with this pregnancy, thank god its friday.  i wont get to see my doctor until my sechuduled appointment on the 3rd since she is away.  So right now i am kinda just in limbo.  i have no idea what to do and i'm worried.

[adawning4]

I just want to say that I am sorry! I dont know much about GD but my grandma has had D almost all her life...  Its rough but you just need to follow your doctors orders and try to eat small meals startch is just sugars watch the carbs..... I would lean more to fruits and meats until you get to see your doctor.... If you start to feel dizzy or light headed try a piece of chocolate or Orange Juice. Most likely means your sugar is dropping..... Good luck to you!

[Skylynns_mom]

All the stuff i just printed off the internet said to eat more carbs.....that it should be what you eat most of.  Man i have such a headache.  I guess i'll just have to wait and see what my doctor says.  LOL i agree with you about men

[precious03]

cut back on your carbs!!  bread, pasta, anything with grains and starch!!  Any kind or protein is classified a freebie!! meat, eggs, peanut butter!!  I had a counselor explain to my dh before that I don't need him here to try to solve all of my problems, I just need him to listen to me so that I can process things better!!  I think it is just part of men's nature to want to help, even though they really aren't doing a damn thing!!

[Skylynns_mom]

I have no idea, I didn't actually talk to my doctor, someone called me back b/c i called to find out the results.  He mentioned that the doctor would be teaching me to take my sugar levels everyday and talk to me about a new diet but thats all they really said.  The thing is i really dont drink anything but water, and i dont really eat sweets, so i dont know what i am supposed to change if i dont have that stuff to begin with.  I am sooo pissed of at my fiance, he thinks he knows everything and that nothing is a big deal.....he is so insentive sometimes it drives me nuts.  Why do men think they know everything?! when infact the are so far off its not even funny.

[precious03]

my sister was just given the same news last week.  She had to buy a monitor and test strips, and has to check her blood sugar levels 4 times a day.  She has to write it in a log and bring it with her to her appointments so that they can see where her levels are at!  Are they going to have you meet with a diabetes specialist or a nutritionalist to come up with a better diet for you?

[loismwallace]

I've never had it, but I believe you have to stick to a regular diabetes diet. I would just stay away from the sugars and I think starches until you see your Dr. Good luck! I've read it's really not a big deal as long as you follow the Drs orders.