Glyburide for GD?

[simplymssd]

I just came back from my dietician who prescribed glyburide 1.25mg at bedtime because my fasting numbers have always been between 93-96 and my a1c came back 1 point higher then at the beginning of my pregnancy. Im 29 weeks along and im just double thinking on taking any meds. Have any of you had complications while on it? Did you deliver a healthy baby? This is my first time dealing with gestational diebetes. Any insight will be appreciated.

[ayeshikhan]

don't worry ladies. ...Everybody Iis different n even  every pregnancy is different. .I had gd in my both pregnancy. .1st was born premature n 2nd baby born at40weeks . .now m pregnant 9weeks but don't know I will get gd or not.....hope for good

[ayeshikhan]

don't worry ladies. ...Everybody Iis different n even  every pregnancy is different. .I had gd in my both pregnancy. .1st was born premature n 2nd baby born at40weeks . .now m pregnant 9weeks but don't I will get gd or not.....

[simplymssd]

No other reason, it feels to me Like the dietician just pushed the medication on me without hesitation. In holding off on it till I see another dietician for a second opinion

[Flickan]

Then based on what my dr and my high risk dr (I'm old lol) and the dietician told me when diagnosed and Continue to tell me, I don't think you need medication unless there is another reason I am unaware of. My high risk said Cuz my #s are steady and he's normal growth although my fluid is a bit high (21 is top of "normal" range and I am at 20), she's ok with me actually checking my blood sugar less than the 4 times a day I have been. I am also 35 weeks which I know plays into it as well.

[simplymssd]

This week was my last ultrasound. Fluid and growth are good

[Flickan]

Thay brings up a good question...when was your last ultrasound and how was babe growing? Fluid levels?

[BinaBops]

I'm currently suffering with gestational diabetes but am in the UK, so I'm really not aware of what your fasting numbers represent as mine are measured differently. I was diagnosed just under 28 weeks and had a growth scan that indicated my little boys abdomen measured 2 weeks ahead. Whilst a babies head is designed to squash,  their shoulders and abdomen are not,  so if you intend on a normal vaginal delivery, your baby could get stuck and bones can be broken or dislocated (on the baby). Whilst I really didn't want to be medicating,  I'm now on 4 insulin injections a day and it had really helped with my glucose levels. My little boys abdomen is now considered to be in the normal range. I couldn't have changed the results so quickly with first alone and the medicating has helped a great deal. Whilst you might feel that you do not need to medicate, it had likely been suggested for a reason. The further you go in to your pregnancy the higher your intolerance to battling you're glucose levels will become,  so whilst you might be just outside the desired parameters, they may creep up on you and it will be your baby that suffers.

[simplymssd]

And thats exactly why I have my worries. I have read and read that my numbers aren't even considered high enough to medicate

[Flickan]

I have gd this pregnancy.  Didn't last one. I was told by the dietician that a fasting of 90-95 is fine. Guess I'm not sure why they're trying to medicate you for it.