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Gestational Diabetes

I delivered a baby boy several days ago. He was delivered at 37 weeks as I had been diagnosed with both pregnancy-induced hypertension and gestational diabetes with multiple complications. Since birth, his blood sugars has been unstable ranging anywhere from 24 to 78.

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I had a one-hour glucose challenge at 26 weeks gestation, which was normal. However, I decided to check my urine at home, and find I am now spilling sugar frequently. Because my specimens at the office are normal, my doctor says I’m fine. I then decided to self-monitor some blood sugars to ease my mind, and I have had a couple of high readings. Do I have diabetes?

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I am 13 weeks pregnant, have gestational diabetes, and was recently switched from insulin to glyburide. It seems to be working better for me. but I would like to learn more about its use and safety during pregnancy. Are you familiar with this?

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My first child weighed 9 pounds 1 ounce, and broke her collar bone during delivery. I am now pregnant again, have gestational diabetes, and I am worried about a large baby and the same complications as the first delivery. What are my chances of a repeat delivery?

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I have gestational diabetes. How necessary are the amniocentesis and the early induction?

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I am 35 years old and at 10 weeks into my previous pregnancy I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. I am pregnant again but prior to becoming pregnant my blood sugars were averaging 300+. I am 12 weeks and so far they said everything looked okay. Does this mean that my baby will not have defects?

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Can you provide some information as to how a hot environment affects blood sugar levels? Is it important for people with gestational diabetes to avoid heat, or should we eat less during hot weather to make up for higher blood sugar levels?

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I was recently diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes (8 months ago). I am now 4 1/2 months pregnant. I have maintained good control of my sugars and am told all is going smoothly. The doctor recommends a level 2 ultrasound at 19 weeks to check all of the babies organs. Is this a good idea?

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I did the one-hour test at about 15-16 weeks of pregnancy and failed the screen, but I subsequently passed the three-hour test. My doctor wants to test again when I am 24 weeks along and has recommended that I go directly to the three-hour test. I have several questions.

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I am 32 weeks pregnant, I have gestational diabetes, and I am now on 2.5 mg of glyburide daily. Initially it worked well, but my fasting blood sugar is still borderline. Any suggestions? Will I be able to breastfeed immediately?

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