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Gestational Diabetes

I am 20 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes this week. I had it with my last pregnancy but it was easily managed by diet, I kept track of my own blood sugar levels at home. However, I am being seen by a different OB/GYN practice this time, and they are handling the whole thing very differently. I am supposed to come in weekly for blood testing, no tests at home.

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I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes early in my pregnancy. Does this mean I might have diabetes after giving birth? When should I consider something other than diet to control my blood sugars? Does going on insulin increase the chances of a C-section?

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I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes when I was 18 weeks pregnant, was put on insulin at 20 weeks, I am at 37 weeks, and my insulin dose requirement has begun to decrease. I count baby movements several times a day, and he moves a lot. Also, I have two non-stress tests every week and the results are very good. I have a few questions.

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At my 18 week appointment, I spilled glucose in my urine, but the midwife said not to worry. Should I try to convince her to test me now?

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At 28 weeks, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, but I’m confused about my blood sugars. Can you help me understand them? Also, do you know why I might be feeling so hungry? I didn’t experience this with my other pregnancies.

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I had gestational diabetes with my earlier pregnancies. This time, by 18 weeks, I needed as much insulin as I did at the end of my previous pregnancies. My doctor thinks something other than gestational diabetes may be going on. What do you think?

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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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