28 weeks pregnant and could have gestational diabetes

roachie
on 8/10/09 2:13 pm - Bay Area, CA
I'm worried because I'm pregnant found out that I could have gestational diabetes!!  Has anyone had this during their pregnancy after WLS??


tripmom02
on 8/10/09 2:17 pm - NJ
I have it, was told at 16 weeks to just consider myself GD because I failed the 1 hour test. As long as I follow the rules, I have no issues, my sugar has not tested over 120 since I started following the plan the nut gave me. Good luck, and if you have any questions just let me know.

Courtney - Lap band to VSG revision
      

    
Shari M.
on 8/10/09 5:20 pm - Wildomar, CA
I also have it. I follow the diet, exercise and take insulin. My first daughter was 9.5 pounds, so that scared me straight this time.

If you follow the orders and watch what you eat and exercise, you may not need insulin. Exercising can really help. 3-4 brisk 20 minute walks a day can help numbers immensely. So can eating the diabetic diet. I know it is scary...but really you can do this. Just keep that babe in mind. It is more of an inconvenience than anything else because you have to be pretty diligent in your monitoring...but all worth it in the end to have a healthy baby.

Good luck and I am here too if you have questions. Shari
Photobucket Photobucket  Micah 18 months, Emma 3

roachie
on 8/11/09 11:10 am - Bay Area, CA
Thank you.  My doctor is now making me do a repeat 3 hour glucose test.  Its really nerve wrecking! 
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