Gestational Diabetes ????

Lou Who · #1 (**permalink**) 02-24-2009, 12:59 PM

Ok so I went and took my 1 hr glucose test, and failed. So I went and took my 3 hr glucose test, and failed 3/4. Which they said makes me have Gestational Diabetes. Im 22 and I am expecting my first child, so I really have no idea what all that means. Please if your have any pointers and advice to help me keep my son and myself safe and healthy please let me know.

#2 (**permalink**) 03-20-2009, 10:25 PM

I know exactly what your going through. I am 20 and expecting my first and also have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It is frustrating and hard to deal with. It seems like the bigger I get, the harder it is to control my diabetes. I just suggest you watch carefully the carbs you intake. Carbs are everywhere! It's hard to eat anything without carbs being in it. Walk, walk, walk. It helps keep your sugar down and hopefully will you keep you off of insulin shots. Sadly, I take 3 shots a day! I hope I helped a little. Don't worry, it will get better! After you have your baby, eat healthy and excercise daily as well because gestational diabetes can come back as type 1 or 2 diabetes which you cant get rid of.