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Gestational Diabetes

I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. My doctor wants me to immediately go on insulin, but I am resisting. Is insulin necessary? What is your opinion?

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I am 31 years, six months pregnant, and, in my early teens I was diagnosed as having a low renal threshold. My obstetrician ordered a three-hour glucose tolerance test, and we are awaiting the results. Could my low renal threshold make it appear as though I have gestational diabetes?

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My spouse has just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What foods can she eat?

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I had a positive result on a one hour glucose test, but normal at three hours. I feel “groggy” when I eat sweets. Am I at higher risk for developing type 2?

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I was recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and I am wondering how accurate the GTT test results are because I was not feeling well the day I took the test. Is there any chance they could be wrong?

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Is phenylalanine safe for my wife during her pregnancy?

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In my 16th week of pregnancy, I have had no blood sugars over 130 mg/dl [7.2 mmol/L]. My A1c was 5.5. I think this may be gestational diabetes, not preexisting diabetes. What do you think?

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According to standards here in the Philippines, I have gestational diabetes. Based on my test results, do you think I have it?

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My wife is pregnant. Her doctor has recommended she start taking insulin for the remainder of her pregnancy. Is this safe for the baby?

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Has any link been found between weight loss during pregnancy with gestational diabetes and milk production?

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