gestational diabetes

Hey, new to the forum! I’m 34 weeks pregnant and about 2 weeks ago was diagnosed with GD. My fasting levels were fine but 2 hours after glucose test reading was 8.6. I have been managing it with diet and it’s been going great. Only had a couple of readings in the 8s. But today I’m confused. Had...

Ive been diagnosed with GD So I've recently started taking metformin. I started on one 500mg a day for 3 days, then upped it to 2 500mg a day for 3 days, then 2 850mg a day. As soon as I took 2 850 mg doses, I got super sick and couldn't keep food or water down, so I lowered my dosage to 1 x...

Brains Trust, just after your thoughts. Not needing a medical diagnosis as such and will not hesitate to seek medical advice if needed. But am interested in others thoughts and opinions. A little background on me: Currently 32 weeks pregnant with Baby #3. I'm 44yo and was diagnosed with...

I just have a few questions about anyone's experience of having Gestational Diabetes and whether it progressed to Pre-diabetes or T2 within a few years. I'd love to hear about your experiences! Did you have GDM while pregnant and then end up with Pre-diabetes within a few years? While you had...

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Dear All, My wife has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and she is in 35 weeks of pregnancy. She is on insulin being given 4 times a day with dosage of 4-4-4-6 mg. She is on strict diet and does brisk walking after food. Doctors have advised to have the range for fasting 70-90 and...

“Hi! I am Tamieka, and I am a Nutrition BSc student, currently writing my dissertation at St.Marys University London. I am doing a project on gestational diabetes, and I am looking for some of you lovely mothers to take part in a short questionnaire about your diet. I won’t take up too much...

Hi :) I am 29 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes four weeks ago. This is my second GD pregnancy but last time I was able to control full with diet. Unfortunately this time fasting readings aren't good and yesterday I was put on metformin. Now.. I know all about and fully...

Hi all... I just had a complete breakdown... not sure if it is the hormones or stress (probably both) Any way... I have had complications with previous pregnancies and sick babies resulting from uncontrolled blood glucose levels... this time I have my Bgl under extremely good control. I am not...

Hi all! I’m 32 weeks pregnant, and I’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes for about a month. I was referred to a 2 hour glucose test on account of family members with type 2 diabetes. My 2 hour result was well within the normal range (5.8), but my fasting sugar was just over the limit in...

hi. i am new here on diabetes uk. i'm glad i found this forum. i am a uk resident but based in australia at the moment. was diagnosed by australian hospital 2wks ago to have gestational diabetes. not happy about it. will post more about it in a little bit.

Hi there, I am 30 weeks pregnant with gestational diabetes which strangely enough started as soon as I became pregnant as I had excessive thirst. It was diagnosed at 16 weeks and I was following the nhs diet advised but found I was reacting to a lot of things even if eaten in small quantities...

hi all. 13 years ago, I had my first wake up call, but I hit the snooze button...I had uncontrolled blood sugar during my first pregnancy. After the birth, I dropped from a UK 18/20 dress (pre-pregnancy size) down to a 10/12 (breastfeeding & lifestyle changes). Gone for annual fasting blood...

Hi there, I just tested 1 hour after dinner and my result was 10.5 which is the highest Iv had since starting 3 days ago. I normally have a reading of 7 something. Should I worry? Or what shal I do? I'm going to test again in an hour. Thank you

Hi there, I was diagnosed a few days ago with gestational diabetes after I had my glucose tolerance test. I have my appointment next week with the diabetes midwife but as I was worried I brought a blood sugar monitor to start keeping an eye on my levels. I have been 4.4 range in the morning...

Hiya- am having a bit of a panic... Out the blue I got diagnosed with GD- I have no risk factors, am a healthy eater and am quite petite, they only caught it as I had an extra scan to check baby for an inheritable condition at 28 weeks and I had polyhydraminos (too much amniotic fluid) which in...

Hi there, I am a second year clinical science student and we are currently studying diabetes and metabolism. Part of the project is to change the common (mis)perception of diabetes. The reason I am posting is because I would appreciate if people would let me know what everyday myths they have...

Hi, only just discovered this site following googling some stories and advice regarding Gestational Diabetes. I'm 27 years old and 6 months pregnant. I also have a 9-year-old son, plus no-one in the family with diabetes. Some weeks ago, I was asked to do the Glucose Tolerance Test to determine...