How many vials of blood do they take in a Gestational Diabetes test?
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2009
Just curious because i HATE needles and i was told they take 8 tubes… And if i walk in there and they tell me they have to take 8 tubes im gonna turn around and walk back out, thats ridiculous… Im sorry. I am very stubborn when it comes to hospitals, doctors, and NEEDLES.
8 test tubes, ONE needle….
I am not sure how many tubed they take, I am pretty sure they just take 1 but they have to do one before the drink and one after the drink (if you’re doing the soda drink one) but they might have other tests they have to do that require more viles of blood….the different toppers go to different sections in the lab.
Good Luck 
You’ll be fine.
Anyone have diabetes during pregnancy?
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2009
I am 15 weeks pregnant and I had gestational diabetes with my last child. I am going in for a early glucose test in two weeks, but the doc wanted me to start pricking my finger and testing now just so she can see what is it usually. The last few day I have been feeling shakey and have a headach and just can’t seem to control my blood sugar. The doctor never told me what a normal pregnant blood sugar should be. Does anyone know? It has been 60 before and right now its up to 210. Which way should it be, up or down?
The only thing with sugar I have had today is a glass of caffeine free coke.
I have type 2 diabetes and have since I was 2 and I am now 25 and have a beautiful 9 month old son. When you are pregnant the Dr’s don’t want you bloodsugar above 130, it sounds like they need to put you on insulin for your gestational diabetes. The was it was explained to me, that no matter how low you bloodsugar is (which from the syptoms you are describing it sounds like a low bloodsugar) the baby will be fine, but the higher your bloodsugars are it uses more of the oxygen in the amniotic fluid therefore taking away the amoniotic fluid from the baby which is not good. Feel free to email me if you have any other questions, and good luck.
How will be the weight gain in the women with gestational diabetes….?
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2009
I am about 33 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed gestational diabetes in my 28th week. Now I am controlling my sugar levels with the diet given by the doctor. I did not gain any weight since 4 weeks with this diet. My total weight gain in 33 weeks is 20 pounds. But I am worrying that did not gain any weight during these 4 weeks with Gest.Diabetes diet…Can somebody help me in this…?
if you are overweight, you don’t have to worry about not gaining weight during pregnancy if you’re following the gestational diabetic diet – the diet is taking off the fat, but your baby is still getting the nutrition it needs.
Im 28 weeks pregnant and have noticed my baby dropping is this normal?
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2009
Im only 28 weeks pregnant and have noticed that my belly has dropped quiet a bit is this normal has anyone else dropped this early?
That could just be the baby moving down. The baby is able to move all over now. I am also 28 weeks and when she hangs out at the bottom it makes me look like I am carrying lower then when she is towards my ribs. She also stays under my belly button for the most part. She only wonders every now and then.
what is a normal blood sugar for someone with hypoglycemia?
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2009
As you have probably figuared out I have hypoglycemia. I don’t have diabetes. I would like to know the too high, too low, and normal blood sugar ranges thank a bunch.
The normal blood sugar level for someone who was hypoglycemia is 70 to 110 upon waking(fasting) and after meals it should be about 70 to 140. This is because you are not diabetic.
What is the best flavor for the gestational diabetes test?
Posted by admin on Oct 27, 2009
And did you vomit after drinking it?
Did you pass or fail?
it seems like everyone is saying orange, however, I had to take it twice, the first time I was given the orange, it is SUPER SWEET, all most too much, the second, I had the fruit punch, it taste like Hawaiian fruit punch, not bad, but the key is to down it!
Good Luck!
What is the best flavor for the gestational diabetes test?
Posted by admin on Oct 27, 2009
And did you vomit after drinking it?
Did you pass or fail?
it seems like everyone is saying orange, however, I had to take it twice, the first time I was given the orange, it is SUPER SWEET, all most too much, the second, I had the fruit punch, it taste like Hawaiian fruit punch, not bad, but the key is to down it!
Good Luck!
gestational diabetes…for women who have or had this during there pregnancy?
Posted by admin on Oct 27, 2009
this question is for women who have actually had diabetes or have this during there pregnancy..i wanna know what symptoms u had that made u or your doc believe u had diabetes? what i read online sounds like symptoms are the same as pregnancy..please give your symptoms in details..thanks
In hindsight I realized there were a few things that may have indicated I was developing gestational diabetes. Some of those indications were cravings of sweets such as chocolate cake (i normally never crave sweets), headaches, and constant fatigue. As for the fatigue I just figured that it was normal because of the pregnancy…the same for the cravings. The headaches were just a result of the high blood sugar. Thirst wasn’t a factor because I was religious about drinking a ton of water. Much later did I discover that I was diabetic because I failed the 1 & 3 hour glucose tests.
The glucose test is routine but if you have concerns or a family history then let your OB know ASAP. The sooner you start to monitor the problem the better for you & your baby. Good luck.
gestational diabetes…for women who have or had this during there pregnancy?
Posted by admin on Oct 27, 2009
this question is for women who have actually had diabetes or have this during there pregnancy..i wanna know what symptoms u had that made u or your doc believe u had diabetes? what i read online sounds like symptoms are the same as pregnancy..please give your symptoms in details..thanks
In hindsight I realized there were a few things that may have indicated I was developing gestational diabetes. Some of those indications were cravings of sweets such as chocolate cake (i normally never crave sweets), headaches, and constant fatigue. As for the fatigue I just figured that it was normal because of the pregnancy…the same for the cravings. The headaches were just a result of the high blood sugar. Thirst wasn’t a factor because I was religious about drinking a ton of water. Much later did I discover that I was diabetic because I failed the 1 & 3 hour glucose tests.
The glucose test is routine but if you have concerns or a family history then let your OB know ASAP. The sooner you start to monitor the problem the better for you & your baby. Good luck.
*VERY* strict diet for Gestational Diabetes..normal?
Posted by admin on Oct 27, 2009
I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes last week. I’ve since met with my nutritionist, and what I was told *NOT* to eat floored me:
NO dairy (any kind..especially milk)
NO fruit
NO fruit juices/vegetable juices
NO sugary drinks (soda)
NO diet soda/ANYTHING with artificial sweetener (was told *everything* turns to glucose in the end, which i find hard to believe).
NO more than 75g of carbs per day
I feel like I’m starving…feel terribly deprived…and have very little energy. Does this mean that my nutritionist is wrong in the diet plan that she’s given me, and that I need to consult a new nutritionist…or am I just overreacting?
I am 26 weeks along, and failed my 1 hour non-fasting test with a 160..and also failed my 3 hour fasting (never was told the numbers, just that I had failed and now had G.D.)
Please, please, get a better nutritionist !!!
That diet is absolutely stupid for a pregnant woman!
Artificial sweeteners are exactly that, artificially sweet. Have you seen the size of them? Even if they do turn into glucose, there is such a tiny amount it makes absolutely no difference.
Feel free to drink as much diet soda – sweetened teas/coffee as you like.
You need dairy. Saying no dairy to a diabetic makes absolutely no sense at all.
Fruit, fruit is good. Full of vitamins, minerals, and lots of goodness your body needs right now.
Eat a healthy diet, avoid anything with added sugar, and get a better nutritionist that had an idea of what she’s on about.
Less than 75 carbs is a low-carb diet, that takes a lot of research and thought to make it a balanced, nutritionally complete diet.
Personally, i’d sue that woman for preffessional incompetence. That is a terrible, terrible diet.
