Gestational diabetes 29 weeks

[Laurenh1995]

Im 29 weeks and ive had 2 growth scans so far, one coz my bump was measuring small so midwife sent me for one next day then i already had one booked after due to being high risk. She was measuring oj the 97th percentile on both so ive got a gestational diabetes test tomorrow at hospital and I'm so nervous about it. As my diet was good to start off with but then I started to eat more fatty foods so i sort of feel like im to blame. I have been feeling more tired lately and dry mouth etc Anyonr else had the test? What should i expect? Anyone else got gestational diabetes in pregnancy and how are you managing etc?

I don't have anything to say but wanted to give this a bump. This is also something that I am worried about.

Nothing you do or don’t do causes gestational diabetes. 20% of people will get it, diet, weight etc are not relevant.
The test is a bit unpleasant but ok. I had GD and controlled it with diet. My DD was unaffected and not large (under 7lb full term), but it’s a but of a pain to manage and can impact on birth plan.

I had my OGTT test yesterday at 9am. I had to fast from midnight, only having clear water before my test. When I arrived they took a finger prick to test that my levels weren't too high for the test. It came back as 4.8 which she said was right in the middle of normal for fasting.

She then took a blood sample from my arm. I had to drink 100mls of a glucose drink, it was quite thick & tasted like raspberry which was a nice change from plain water. She then took my bloods again after 2 hours & I was done. I was told if I have GD I'll get a phone call within 2 days & if I don't have it I might not hear anything but I can always ring to check.

I'm similar to you, my diet started off well but hasn't been fantastic throughout, I'm convinced I have GD so I'm dreading the phone call. Fingers crossed for good news for both of us! 🤞🏼

Sorry just noticed your post was from yesterday, so you've probably already had your test!

I had GD.
It’s nothing you do. Just one of those things, your body can’t produce enough insulin for both you and baby.
I tried to manage with diet but ended up on metformin to manage levels. Having to prick your finger to check blood levels 4 times a day was difficult.
Ended up on weekly scans to monitor baby and the gestational diabetes clinic every 2 weeks. Was well taken care of. Baby ended up being quite small 6lb6oz so it can go either way. I was induced as they didn’t like GD pregnancies to go past 38 weeks in case of size. Had to be on a monitor during labor so couldn’t moved around as much as I wanted but it was what was best for him.
Baby’s blood levels were checked soon after birth and then a little while after. Then I had a blood test 6 weeks later to check Diabetes was gone and then a yearly test just in case 🙂

Gestational diabetes makes pregnancy a high risk one but if you do have it, the support for both you and baby is brill.

As Megan said, it's entirely hormonal, your diet wouldn't have caused it.

Weight, diet and general lifestyle factors pre pregnancy and during may increase your risk of GD but they do not cause it.

If you're diagnosed you will be under specialist team of diabetes midwives, dietician and consultant diabetics obstetrician. Your management will depend on your results and your diet, you may start off with dietary changes but you'll likely end up on metformin therapy or insulin injections if metformin doesn't work.

You will be asked to monitor your sugar levels several times a day and note everything you eat/drink.

It is a pain, but definitely best to have it under control as it may increase chances of stillbirth if it isn't managed correctly and it will have an impact on your birth options and timing.

I was diagnosed at 33/34 weeks and had my DS before 39 weeks via planned C-section. We're fine luckily, however he was born hypoglycemic due to my GD. Even though it was well managed, we now have to bring his glucose levels up before we can be discharged from the hospital. So again it is really important to be disgnosed do that you and your baby are well cared for. Don't worry - it's a PITA, but you will both be fine with the right care. Best of luck xx

I have GD this pregnancy and like others have said if you get it, it’s just one of those things.

I was diagnosed following a routine glucose test at 28 weeks. This is baby number 4 and the only time I’ve had it. They test me because my dad is type 2 diabetic, but until this pregnancy I’ve never had it.

I have been able to control it largely with altering my diet, but unfortunately my fasting overnight levels (which can’t be controlled through diet and are purely hormonal/placenta related) have been creeping up.

I test my levels 4 times a day using a finger prick testing kit.

I’m now on metformin and injecting insulin at night which isn’t fun but hopefully it’s only short term.

I can say though that the care I’ve had from the GDM team at the hospital has been exceptional. They are always at the end of the phone if I have any questions, they monitor my levels through the app on my phone that I upload my readings to each day, and using that they’ll contact me if they spot anything worrying.

I’ve seen a dietician, specialist nurses, a consultant, and due to have my first growth scan next week (I’m now 34 weeks).

I was scheduled for an elective section anyway due to having had 3 sections previously, and this was going to be done at 39 weeks. The only difference now is that because I’m on metformin and insulin they may decide to bring the section forward a week to 38 weeks.

It’s not ideal and is one more thing to worry about, but it’s far more important to get a diagnosis so that it can be managed.

Good luck