Comments on: What were YOUR symptoms of Gestational Diabetes? http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2 Great Information on the HIstory of Diabetes Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:45:59 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: sevenofus http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2/comment-page-1#comment-2119 sevenofus Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:47:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2#comment-2119 I had Gestational Diabetes with my last pregnancy. It was discovered after I had a routine fasting glucose blood test, which came back high and then my numbers were too high during a 3 hour glucose test. If you Googled Gestational Diabetes Symptoms, you know there are generally no symptoms that a woman notices with GD and that is why routine testing is done. If a woman is experiencing any typical diabetic symptoms such as increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, or blurred vision it is more likely she has a possible undiagnosed Type 2 diabetic condition. Additionally, several of those symptoms such as increased urination, vision changes, and increased hunger are common to pregnancy even without GD.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.webmd.com/baby/tc/gestational-diabetes-symptoms http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gestational-diabetes/DS00316/DSECTION=2 http://healthgate.partners.org/browsing/browseContent.asp?fileName=19521.xml&title=Symptoms+of+Gestational+Diabetes I had Gestational Diabetes with my last pregnancy. It was discovered after I had a routine fasting glucose blood test, which came back high and then my numbers were too high during a 3 hour glucose test. If you Googled Gestational Diabetes Symptoms, you know there are generally no symptoms that a woman notices with GD and that is why routine testing is done. If a woman is experiencing any typical diabetic symptoms such as increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, or blurred vision it is more likely she has a possible undiagnosed Type 2 diabetic condition. Additionally, several of those symptoms such as increased urination, vision changes, and increased hunger are common to pregnancy even without GD.
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http://www.webmd.com/baby/tc/gestational-diabetes-symptoms
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gestational-diabetes/DS00316/DSECTION=2
http://healthgate.partners.org/browsing/browseContent.asp?fileName=19521.xml&title=Symptoms+of+Gestational+Diabetes

]]> By: Ellie04 http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2/comment-page-1#comment-2118 Ellie04 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:00:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2#comment-2118 I was diagnosised about a week ago with GD. I had PCOS before becoming pregnant and was on glucophage which my doctor took me off of at 14 weeks. He said that may have increased my odds of getting GD. I actually felt great for almost my entire second trimester, but now that I'm in my third it's been different. My blood sugar readings (even fasting) have been really high...in the 140's and higher. I've also been swelling in my feet, ankles, and hands. I've been getting very weepy and emotional...and very tired! I'm constantly thirsty. But, since being diagnosed I've been watching my diet and even though my readings are still high it has helped a lot. I've noticed my swelling is better and I've been a little more awake. My doctor plans on starting me on insulin next week, so I hope that brings my levels down...since my baby is already measuring big! Good luck to you!<br><b>References : </b><br>29 weeks with #1, diagnosised with GD I was diagnosised about a week ago with GD. I had PCOS before becoming pregnant and was on glucophage which my doctor took me off of at 14 weeks. He said that may have increased my odds of getting GD.

I actually felt great for almost my entire second trimester, but now that I’m in my third it’s been different. My blood sugar readings (even fasting) have been really high…in the 140’s and higher. I’ve also been swelling in my feet, ankles, and hands. I’ve been getting very weepy and emotional…and very tired! I’m constantly thirsty.

But, since being diagnosed I’ve been watching my diet and even though my readings are still high it has helped a lot. I’ve noticed my swelling is better and I’ve been a little more awake. My doctor plans on starting me on insulin next week, so I hope that brings my levels down…since my baby is already measuring big!

Good luck to you!
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29 weeks with #1, diagnosised with GD

]]> By: sali s http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2/comment-page-1#comment-2117 sali s Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:20:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2#comment-2117 I had GD and the only symptom I had was extreme blurred vision. I was trying to read the back of a package at Wal-mart and no matter where I held the package I COULD NOT read it, it was completely blurry. It just so happened that I was to take the test the next day, but, I already knew the answer. Do you have GD? If you do, try not to worry. I followed the doctors orders and ate right and watched my blood sugar. I only had to take a small amount of insulin at the very end of my pregnancy and my baby weighed only 6 lbs. and is perfect. Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> I had GD and the only symptom I had was extreme blurred vision. I was trying to read the back of a package at Wal-mart and no matter where I held the package I COULD NOT read it, it was completely blurry. It just so happened that I was to take the test the next day, but, I already knew the answer. Do you have GD? If you do, try not to worry. I followed the doctors orders and ate right and watched my blood sugar. I only had to take a small amount of insulin at the very end of my pregnancy and my baby weighed only 6 lbs. and is perfect. Good luck!
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]]> By: emmy http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2/comment-page-1#comment-2116 emmy Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:56:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2#comment-2116 I had no symptoms as well. Only discovered that I had Gestational Diabetes through a scheduled blood test around 6-7 months. Good luck<br><b>References : </b><br> I had no symptoms as well. Only discovered that I had Gestational Diabetes through a scheduled blood test around 6-7 months.

Good luck
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]]> By: mexican_angel4u2003 http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2/comment-page-1#comment-2115 mexican_angel4u2003 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:48:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2#comment-2115 I have GD right now with my 1st child and i had no symptoms and now i have to take my own blood at home 3 times a day b4 i eat and call my doctor to tell him the results.<br><b>References : </b><br> I have GD right now with my 1st child and i had no symptoms and now i have to take my own blood at home 3 times a day b4 i eat and call my doctor to tell him the results.
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]]> By: Miss R http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2/comment-page-1#comment-2113 Miss R Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:42:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2#comment-2113 i had gestational diabetes and had no symptoms at all<br><b>References : </b><br> i had gestational diabetes and had no symptoms at all
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]]> By: kathy s http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2/comment-page-1#comment-2111 kathy s Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:30:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2#comment-2111 Whenever I was pregnant , I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I had no signs or symptoms. They just tested me because my mother was diabetic and had huge babies, the smallest one was 12 lbs. I had normal sized babies - 7 lbs.. But 20 years later I became diabetic myself.<br><b>References : </b><br> Whenever I was pregnant , I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I had no signs or symptoms. They just tested me because my mother was diabetic and had huge babies, the smallest one was 12 lbs. I had normal sized babies – 7 lbs.. But 20 years later I became diabetic myself.
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]]> By: wonderer http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2/comment-page-1#comment-2109 wonderer Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:01:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2#comment-2109 I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes with my daughter. I just had her last month. I didn't have any symptoms at all. I was surprised to have it because I didn't have it with my first 2 daughters. Tomorrow I have to go take another 3 hour gestational diabetes test to make sure it went away after having my daughter.<br><b>References : </b><br> I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes with my daughter. I just had her last month. I didn’t have any symptoms at all. I was surprised to have it because I didn’t have it with my first 2 daughters. Tomorrow I have to go take another 3 hour gestational diabetes test to make sure it went away after having my daughter.
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]]> By: Indiana Raven http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2/comment-page-1#comment-2107 Indiana Raven Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:43:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/symptoms-of-diabetes/what-were-your-symptoms-of-gestational-diabetes-2#comment-2107 I had GD with my second son. I actually didn't have any symptoms other than a sudden weight gain that was ridiculous like 10 pounds in 4 weeks and I wasn't eating bad.<br><b>References : </b><br> I had GD with my second son. I actually didn’t have any symptoms other than a sudden weight gain that was ridiculous like 10 pounds in 4 weeks and I wasn’t eating bad.
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