Gestational Diabetes questions

[Tigerlily28]

I have Gestational diabetes and have some questions for any Moms that have it.

1. I have an appointment with a Diabetes Specialist on Friday. I am already seeing a Diabetes Dietitian. What should I expect when I see the specialist? What do they do?

2. I have been testing and keeping track of my sugars for almost 7 days, during that time I have had 3 higher then goal counts (only during the first 2 days of testing). Do you think I will need to be put on medication/insulin?

3. Any other advice or what to expect that I wouldn't think of? I have no idea what the next months are going to be like.

I am 32 weeks.

[mommyof1tobe]

I have to see a specialist for my gd. She's called a perinatologist basically all she does is check my list of blood sugar counts and do an ultrasound to see how baby is growing. She just recently had me start coming in twice a week for a NST. Which is basically just sitting there strapped to a monitor for 30 minutes while they measure baby's movements and any contractions I might have.

[MotherGooseGirl]

My sugar was elevated at my glycose test so I'm going back in for the three hr test they do. I'm only 8 weeks so it'll be along 7 months if tthat's what's happening...

[Tigerlily28]

Thank you so much. There isn't a lot if information out there in what to expect and I am a worried/ preparer so I like to know as much as possible. Thanks again!

[jesse1233]

I have Gestational Diabetes. My OB is keeping a close watch of me and baby by me coming in to see him every week till my daughter is born. I did not see a diabetes specialest but I did meet with a dietetion. She went over portion sizes, carb counting, good and bad choices, and alot reading material and lists.  It is really easy and not scary at all. I check my blood sugars 4 times a day in the morning and two hours after every meal. Every doctor is different but for me my doctor wont put me on meds unless out of my weekly blood sugars more than a third of them are higher than they need to be. Just eat healthy and keep a good track of levels and you should be fine. I have been warned once you get farther along levels tend to get higher and if a good diet does not help may need meds. May try a oral med first and if that does not help the may go to insulin. I know alot of women who managed fine with just diet no meds what so ever so dont be alarmed. When the baby is born I have heard they tend to be a little bit bigger but thats not always the case and they have low blood sugar when they are born and may need itravenous meds or just sugar water to bring it up but thats not always the case either. I also read they have higher risk of jaundice but a few hours under a light helps and even natural sunlight at home. Remember everyone is different and you will know whats best for you. I hope some of this helps and wish you luck.

[Tigerlily28]

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