If you have had your gestational diabetes test please answer?
Posted by admin on Sep 30, 2009
Did you have to fast for the test. Also tell me what exactly what happened the day of the test. Please describe. I thank you in advance for answering.
For the one hour test, do not fast. Have a balanced breakfast- try to avoid too many carbs. In other words, don’t have a donut and coffee, instead have eggs and whole grain toast. I failed my one hour, and I think it was because I had too many carbs that morning. When you arrive you will be given a glucose drink that you must drink within five minutes. It is not delicious, but it is not that bad. You will be asked to wait one hour and then your blood will be drawn. Usually you won’t get immediate results; your doctor will call you with the results.
If you fail, you will have to do the three hour test, and that does require that you fast. For that test, you will have your blood drawn when you arrive, and you’ll be given another drink, with a higher concentration of glucose. Your blood will be drawn every hour for the next three hours. If you fail that test, you will probably be diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and your doctor will review treatment with you. I passed my three hour test, fortunately.
ETA: My doctor specifically told me not to fast, she said it can cause a false result. And when I arrived at the outpatient lab they verified that I didn’t fast.
Gestational Diabetes/Stress During Pregnancy?
Posted by admin on Sep 30, 2009
I am almost 32 weeks pregnant…I have had by far one of the most stressful pregnancies. First, with the uncontrollable morning sickness. Second, the horrible infections that have not and will not stay away. Third, the daddy of my baby is currently in jail and facing a good amount of time. The list goes on and on… Bills, trying to pay for a huge house alone, struggling with anxiety disorder during pregnancy. The doctor is a little worried about the size of the baby… It seems to be SMALL! From stress maybe?? Now after taking my glucose test they said my results came back in the 160′s and are supposed to be under 140. I can’t stand this anymore!!!!! It’s like one thing after another, I feel like having a mental breakdown. If anyone has been in any type of situation like this or even situations similar to… please, please let me know.
Your sugar being around 160 I wouldn’t worry too much about. Yes it’s high but not too too high I’ve seen much worse.. There is nothing you can do about the diabetes so take a breath. But because of the diabetes you are more likely to have a larger baby who can’t handle it’s blood sugar after birth. The good thing is most of them adjust well pretty quickly. I’ve been taking care of a gestational diabetes baby the past 2 days at work and he adjusting well and don’t expect him to stay much longer. But his mother’s glucose was well into the 200′s. You are almost done. It seem like forever but you are almost there. Try not to stress to much because you will stress out the baby too. As for anxiety your OB should be able to give you samples of Zoloft or Cymbalta which are safe during pregnancy and will help with the anxiety and depression. You are doing everything that you can possibly do and stressing about it won’t help. It will just make you feel worse. You don’t need high blood pressure too. Calm down. Stick your feet in a hot bath and try to relax. Good Luck and hang in there.
I have gestational diabetes. What should my blood glucose be THREE hours after a meal?
Posted by admin on Sep 30, 2009
I’ve been doing so well with this gestational diabetes diet that I’ve grown a little bored testing. But today (I’m 36 weeks and two days pregnant), I had a small lunch OUT at a restaurant, where I didn’t really know exactly how many carbs I consumed. Probably too many carbs and not enough protein. My one-hour-post-lunch test is supposed to be less than 140, per my doctor, but it came back high: 159. Opps. So I had a bad lunch after all. But after two hours, I tested again, and it was 175! 120, I am told, is what the max should be after two hours. What should my level be after three hours? Everything I find online gives the levels for the three-hour glucose screening test. This is just a regular after-meal test, three hours later instead of one or two.
I failed my glucose screening test primarily because my sugar after two hours went higher when it should have gone lower. But I don’t want to have my afternoon snack before my blood sugar comes back to a level where it should.
Gestational diabetes is a form of Type II Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes, which is a risk factor for the development of diabetes in the nongestational state.
Gestational diabetes is associated with a number of pregnancy and newborn problems and complications the most common being excess weight gain by the mother and the delivery of a newborn who is heavier/larger than would be otherwise expected.
Your blood glucose level 3 or more hours after any meal should be close to that of a fasting level which is in the 75-125 mg/dl range. A single reading of 159 or even 175, if your other glucose readings are in the range I quoted, is not something to worry about. The effects of diabetes are due to prolonged exposure to elevated blood glucose levels.
Review your dietary recommendations as your glucose level at any point in time is due to three factors:
1. Your total recent caloric intake (not the proportions of carbohydrates, protein and fats).
2. Your recent energy expenditure (exercise!).
3. Any medication you may have taken for diabetes.
While overall the proportion of carbohydrates, protein and fat is very important in the control of diabetes all of these food sources will raise your blood glucose (not gram for gram equally). Testing your glucose at one and two hours after eating is going to provide you with confusing results due to the unpredictability of pancreatic insulin release after eating a given meal, your state of hydration, hepatic glycogenolysis (glucose release from liver stores), the rate of absorption of nutrients from your intestines, the degree of insulin resistance you have (the primary cause of Type II Diabetes) amongst several other factors.
Your goals are to:
1. Follow closely the total daily caloric intake recommended by your physician which should take into account the additional needs of the growing fetus.
2. Follow closely the physician-recommended levels of exercise (even daily walks) which will act to keep your glucose down.
3. The proportion and types of carbohydrates, protein and fat you are eating as recommended by your physician.
4. The times you are to measure your glucose.
Remember, it is not a single glucose reading that is important but it is the trend of readings which determine glucose control. Also, be sure to keep a check on your glucose level long after you delivery your baby as Gestational Diabetes is a risk factor for development of Adult Onset Diabetes.
The following link is an excellent resource with other important links for Gestational Diabetes. It is by the American Diabetes Association:
http://diabetes.org/gestational-diabetes.jsp.
Congratulations and Good Luck with your newborn!
DrEarp
My wife is 28 weeks pregnant and is having white discharge.?
Posted by admin on Sep 30, 2009
My wife is 28 weeks pregnant and is having white discharge from past 2 weeks.There is no pain observed and discharge doesn’t smell foul.Is this normal? She also complains about burning sensation in vagina for few minutes after the intercourse, what might be the reason? She had urinary tract infection for which she took antibiotics as per doctor instruction.
Dont have her take something without clearing it with her Dr first…. More discharge while you are pregnant is normal. The itching after intercourse could just be because she is more sensitive down there right now. But, since she was on antibiotics, she could have a yeast infection, antibiotics can make girls get them easier. But, I would think if it was a yeast infection it would itch all the time, and burn. It could be an early yeast infection. The best thing she could do right now is eat yogurt, it helps. Make sure it has live and active cultures. Have her eat it a couple times a day. And, have her change her undies often. If it doesn’t go away within a couple days, or gets worse have her check with her Dr. But, no over the counter meds without the Drs ok.
What snacks can i eat with severe hypoglycemia?
Posted by admin on Sep 30, 2009
I was just diagnosed with severe hypoglycemia and put on a strict diet. The paperwork is a little unclear. What snacks can I eat between meals or on the road? I am use to a heavy sugar diet.
I’m going to second guitargirl252. You really should consult your doctor or see a nutritionist. They’ll be able to tell you what’s best for YOUR body.
Otherwise, good rule-of-thumbs for hypoglycemics are (1) read labels. Sugar is in just about everything we eat. Even the store-bought peanut butter has sugar in it. High fructose corn syrup, Fructose, and cane sugar all count as processed sugars that could spike your blood sugar. (2) Good snacks include nuts or trail mix (Be careful! A lot of dried fruits have added sugar), soups (chicken/meat with veggies), raw veggies, cottage cheese (lots of protein and calcium), or PB and celery/apples/carrots. (3) Avoid caffeine, sodas (diet or regular – they block nutrient absorbtion), margarine (real butter is preferable), fake foods, artificial additives, chocolate, deep fried foods, and sodium preservatives.
Wow! That sounds like a lot, now that I read it back @.@ Sorry if it’s an overload, but I hope this helps. Still, talk to your Doc about your concerns. S/he can help you the best.
28 weeks pregnant
Posted by admin on Sep 29, 2009
28 wks. I don’t have a whole lot to say. thanks for all the comments and messages and prayers.
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Miley Cyrus talks about her dad, Dolly Parton & Hypoglycemia
Posted by admin on Sep 29, 2009
Miley Cyrus interview from z101. She talks about her relationship with her dad and Dolly Parton, her friendship with Jamie Lynn Spears, being called the next Britney and having hypoglycemia
Duration : 0:9:43
Our baby girl @ 28 weeks – 3d ultrasound
Posted by admin on Sep 27, 2009
This is the 3d ultrasound we had of our little girl @ 28 weeks pregnant.
Annotations will guide you through the different cute things she does. At one point she scratches her forehead with her toe!!!
Songs:
Starts with some of the lullaby rendition of Metallica.
Clip of Paul Davis – Sweet Life
Loudon Wainwright III – Daughter
Duration : 0:6:33
Nutrition Tips for Healthy Living : How to Change Your Diet if You Have Hypoglycemia
Posted by admin on Sep 27, 2009
People who have hypoglycemia should eat a combination of proteins, carbohydrates and good fats every three hours and stay hydrated by drinking water all day. Find out how to minimize the nervousness and shakiness which can occur when hypoglycemics wait too long between meals in this free video on nutrition from a professional wellness counselor.
Expert: Isabelle Simon
Contact: www.herbal-nutrition.net/isimon
Bio: Isabelle Simon has a Bachelor of Science in Wellness Consulting, has been a practicing nutritionist for almost a decade. Currently she owns a wellness consulting business, www.herbal-nutrition.net.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Duration : 0:2:23
So i got my lab results from taking my gestational diabetes test and my results were elevated?
Posted by admin on Sep 27, 2009
Now I have to have more lab work for three hours. It doesn’t mean that I have gestational diabetes just yet… has anyone had elevated results the first time but came out not having GD…Please give me some good advice. Should I limit all my sugars now?
Actually 25% of women fail the one hour test. So trust me when I say you are completely not alone! I failed it, as did several of my friends. We all ended up passing the 3 hour test, and none of us had gestational diabetes issues.
I believe the statistics show that one 4% of the women who fail the 1 hour test actually fail the 3 hour test as well…. so chances are you should be fine.
Advice before your next test, is to eat well balanced meals for 3 days prior to taking the test. Make sure to eat both protein and carbs, as not having enough of either one of those can affect your blood sugar. You don’t necessarily have to limit your sugar intake, but even if you don’t have gestational diabetes, it’s best not to be eating tons of sugar while you are pregnant anyways. I ate normal meals the days before my second test and everything ended up being just fine!
Most likely you will be fine too….. but just in case you do end up testing positive for gestational diabetes, know that most of the time it can be controlled by simple diet changes, it’s rare that a case requires more drastic things such as taking insulin, etc.
Good luck and many blessings to you on a healthy pregnancy!!
