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Gestational Diabetes? Induce?

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:42:06 +0000

I will be 38 weeks on 8/15/06 and today I just found out I have Gestational Diabetes. My previous OB/GYN that did the test at 6 months didnt tell me my results were abnormal by calling me immediatley. So when I was 32 weeks I got a letter in the mail stating the results were abnormal and to call and make an appt right away. They never called me. So when I was 34 weeks on my next appt asked them about setting up my lab appt and they said they would have to call me with it. So I switched to a new ob/gyn that day after the appt for that and sevral ovr reasons mainly due to unfair treatment. Will when I saw my new ob at 36 weeks I discussed with him the results and he immediatley set me up an appt. with a Diabetes doctor it took almost 2 weeks to get in but they told me I do have Gestational Diabetes. But from what I have been told is with Gestational Diabetes they induce labor at 38 weeks. Is this True? I go tomorrow to a nutrionist and go back on monday to see the diabetes and my ob/gyn.
When I called them about the results they told me a nurse would call back and they never did…..Sorry thought I said that when I was seeing the old ob/gyn……Do you also think that with me finding out this so late in my pregnancy I could sue the old OB/GYN for not telling me the results and the clinic for not responding to my calls and calling for a lab appt?

I had Gestational Diabetes we found out at around 29/30 weeks I controlled it with diet no need for insulin. We talked about the possibility of needing to be induced or having a c-section. The problem is that the baby begins to suffer from macrosomia (big baby syndrome) and a vaginal birth at full term could damage the baby’s shoulders and if the baby gets to big there are other risks. Anyway, FOLLOW THE DIET from the nutritionist. I ended up going into labor on my own and had a noncomplicated vaginal delivery, the baby was a healthy 7lb 15.5 oz and his sugar levels were normal. limit carbs no fruit in the morning eat every 2-3 hours nothing high in sugar. and test your blood sugar after every meal. Take a walk after you eat (it makes a HUGE difference in your blood sugar levels) As for suing…I dont know call a lawyer.
Good luck and take care

Metformin Trumps Insulin in the Treatment of Gestational Dia

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:50:09 +0000

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Gestational Diabetes and Glucose Test?

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:44:10 +0000

Have to go in for my test next week to check for Gestational Diabetes but both my mom and sister had it with all children so I may too – Just wondered how they deal with this for you while you’re pregnant? (i.e. treatment if any, what your body goes through if anything, etc)…

Thanks

You are considered at risk for gestational diabetes if:
1. you are over 25 (makes me feel old…lol)
2. have a family history of type 2 diabetes
3. you were overweight prior to pregnancy
4. are carrying multiples

If you do test positive for gestational diabetes, they try to control your levels primarily with diet modification & exercise. More severe levels might require insulin or medication to control it.

I have my test tomorrow, so I can let you know how it goes! I am considered at risk for it, so I have been watching my sugars & carbs since the beginning….

Good luck

Gestational Diabetes And Its Treatment

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:14:39 +0000

http://www.DiabetesAndYou.co.uk Gestational Diabetes And Its Treatment. Visit http://www.DiabetesAndYou.co.uk to find out more about diabetes.

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gestational diabetes??? Question.?

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:15:02 +0000

What is the consequence to the baby if the mother tests positive for gestational diabetes but receives no treatment for it?

Yes, it will add weight to the baby. It’s also been shown that it can add fat cells to the baby that will be there for life, and it increases your child’s chances of developing type 2 diabetes when they are older.

Also, there is a serious complication that can happen at the end of pregnancy where a diabetic’s placenta can start to deteriorate. It happens quickly and it can be deadly for the baby, so the chance of having a stillborn child is higher than a non-diabetic woman.

The diabetic complications are serious but they are PREVENTABLE. Treatment is usually some changes in your diet, possibly some insulin injections. It’s so worth it for the health of your child.