I had GD with first pregnancy (diet controlled) so an now doing the GTT test early at 18 weeks with this pregnancy.
The midwife seemed lovely initially and obviously I know a lot about GD this time around. But then she got all preachy asking had I adjusted my diet accordingly (well, no because it's not been diagnosed again yet). She described my medical history as 'not brilliant' as though it represented some personal failure on my part (I was super strict about my diet last time and blood sugars were nearly perfect). Then to top it off she decided to warn me about the increased risk of diabetes after the pregnancy.
I know it's her job but she did seem to lay in with the preaching early on. It reminded me that the worst part about having GD isn't dealing with the condition but the medicalisation of me as a person and the way you get treated.
Okay, rant over. Anyone else going through this right now?
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Anyone else having early GTT test or diagnosed with gestational diabetes?
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spritesoright · 12/09/2013 09:46
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