gestational diabetes symptoms
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Q: What are the symptoms of gestational diabetes?
I’m 26 weeks pregnant and last week my consultant said that I had sugar in my urine. I am feeling completely exhausted and a little down, could I have gestational diabetes? I have a test booked for 28 weeks.
Just though I would add that I am carrying a few extra pounds!!
A: I have it. I was thirsty all the time, always had sugar in my urine with ketones and exhausted. Also if you have a strong family history of it your more likely to have it. Both my parents iare diabetic. If your overweight your more likely to get it – although Im not overweight.
Q: Gestational Diabetes symptoms? Help please?
So ill be 28 weeks on Monday and im getting tested for gestational diabetes next monday. Since im getting tested for it so late in the pregnancy would i already know if I had it? What are the symptoms?
A: There are no reliable signs of Gestational Diabetes. Many of the typical signs of diabetes are also common occurrences in pregnancy. Some of the symptoms of diabetes that are also normal in pregnancy are frequent urination, thirst, hunger, vision problems, dry skin, drowsiness, sweating, anxiety, headache, and irritability. 28 weeks is not too late as most routine tests are done in the 24-28 week. Only 3-8% of pregnant women develop Gestational Diabetes so your chances of having it are low. If you are going in for the 1 hour glucose tolerance test it would not be unusual for you to have an elevated result for that and need to take the 3 hour test. However, most women do have normal glucose levels for their 3 hour test.
Q: Does gestational diabetes have symptoms?
When I went for my one hour glucose tolerance test my blood sugar was a few points too high so they sent me for the 3 hour test which I had done on Friday. I call my doc tomorrow for the results and am so scared they might tell me I have gestational diabetes. Does it have any symptoms? (I havent had anything unordinary as far as I know) and for the original test my levels were only 11 points over normal. Does anyone know much about this?
A: same thing happened to me…if you had even orange juice or fruit for breakfast that day it could give a higher reading….don’t worry because you only a few points higher it’s not that bad and you’ll probably pass the 3 hours test with flying colours…;) Some symptoms are excess water weight…your baby is bigger than the average and your body will respond to sugars in your body..hope that helps..:)
Q: Gestational Diabetes… Symptoms?? Please answer …?
I will be having a GTT test on tuesday to check for gestational diabetes… has anyone had this??… does anyone have this??… what are the general symptoms?? Thanks x
A: i had gestational 5 yrs ago and it was simple…I just followed a diet and had more dr appts. and had to check my blood sugar 3 times a day and keep a journal….
no symptoms and my baby was a healthy girl….
Q: Gestational diabetes symptoms?
I know about the peeing and thirst but what are physical symptoms you had as well as those. I am due for my diabetes test and without even thinking about it I started to feel weird. I was really sick nauseas and kinda dizzy the last few days and it all started to happen a little after I had had some sugar. I am wondering if this may be from GD of somethingelse I need to be aware of.
with my forst I gained 45 lbs and with this one I have barely gained 3 at 6months
A: bladder infections, thirstyness, dizzyness (and seeing stars)
THRUSH is the biggest sign
Q: What are the symptoms of gestational diabetes? Is it harmful to the unborn baby?
All I know is that it can cause the baby to be bigger than the usual baby.
A: not only can it cause your baby to be bigger it can also cause you and the baby to get diabetes
symptoms are
Increased thirst.
Increased urination.
Increased hunger.
Blurred vision.
but you dont always have symptoms
Q: Can anyone relay to me their experiences with Gestational Diabetes? Symptoms you had?
A: Hi, I had gestational diabetes with 2 of my children… I don’t remember having noticed any certain symptoms before finding out I had it…. But after finding out I had to see a “high risk” OBGYN for the remainder of my pregnancy where I had to start insulin shots and was put on a VERY strict low carb diet. I had to prick my finger 4 x a day and record my blood sugar reading in a “log” book. I had to have 2 non-stress tests a week EVERY week, and one ultrasound a week (to measure the amniotic fluid) and had to have a pre-natal exam once a week. It was NOT fun at all! BUT I did lose 18lbs with one of the pregnancies and 11lbs with the other!!!!! Diabetic babies tend to be larger babies so when mine were born they weighed 8lbs 2oz and 8lbs 15oz. They were both taken immediately to the NICU for observation and to give them sugar water. It was definitely quite and experience!!! Good luck! and God bless!!!!!
Q: what are the symptoms for gestational diabetes?
What are the symptoms? I have been drinking more water then usual…i am 28 weeks and 4 days.
A: Drinking more water is pretty normal for pregnancy because you are more than likely dehydrated. IF you are 28 weeks they should have checked you for that. Usually there are no symptoms of gestational diabetes other than later on you might have excessive fluid or a larger baby.
Q: What are some or all symptoms of gestational diabetes?
A: No symptoms!
I’m not kidding… they say there are symptoms like:
Increased thirst.
Increased urination.
Increased hunger.
Blurred vision.
But not all women feel them at all and don’t know they even have it untill they are tested. All women are tested during prenatal care
because of the risks it poses.
Q: Symptoms of gestational diabetes?
Are there symptoms of gestational diabetes? I have my 28 week exam on the 20th of this month, when they will do that test, but is there any way of knowing before hand? I have no history (or family histories) of diabetes at all.
A: Generally women don’t feel any symptoms. Someone listed the general symptoms of diabetes but the way diabetes works, you have to have had high blood sugars for a long period of time before experiencing symptoms. Symptoms build up gradually, they don’t show up overnight. And most women who get gestational diabetes develop it quickly. They don’t have high blood sugars long enough to develop the symptoms.
If you did have those symptoms it would be more likely you were a type 2 diabetic before you got pregnant. That happens to plenty of women – they find out when they’re pregnant. Good luck on the test!
Q: I have just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What are some symptoms that I may have to deal with?
I do know about the possible complications for the baby and I. But so many of the symptoms are close to the symptoms that occur with regular pregnancy (cravings, thirst, and frequent urination). I also know the most common symptom is a high glucose reading when I check my blood. So, I guess I want to know if there will be obvious symptoms other than the ones I have mentioned above.
A: Do u have a glucose monitor now? I am a diabetic and just had a healthy baby girl, but was only able to do this because I checked my sugar levels 6 times a day. You CANNOT go by just how you are feeling. YOU HAVE TO GET A GLUCOSE MONITOR or u and your baby will be in serious harm Let me know ASAP i am worried u may haven’t been given enough information. IF u have gestational diabetes, you have to check your blood glucose level yourself at home 4 – 6 times aday, eat restricted diet and try to exercise the best u can. If u don’t the complications are a mile long. I am also a registered nurse so please let me know.’
Q: Gestational Diabetes?
i am 19wks with baby #1 (its a boy! )
I have just began to go for a wee several times a night (more so than 1st trimester), and am increasingly thirsty. i also finding if i get hungry and unable to eat striaght away i begin to feel dizzy.
i don’t see my midwife again till 25wks, so was just wondering; if you had gestational diabetes when did symptoms appear and what were they? Did you have symptoms?
A: Just because you don’t see your Midwife until 25 weeks doesn’t mean you can’t call her with questions. She may want to see you sooner. I don’t have GD but I pee much more frequently, am very thirsty (especially in the morning) and get lightheaded if I take too long to eat. So you may not have GD. But still, call your Midwife and tell her what’s going on. Good lucK!
Q: what are the symptoms for gestational diabetes in pregnancy?
A: I am diagnosed with gestational diabetes. They are not really symptoms. The only symptoms I had WAS feeling thirsty all the time. However, its your family history that the doctor uses to decide to make early tests of gestational diabetes. Also, PSO are another sign that could bea reason for gestational diabetes.
Q: Are there signs/symptoms of gestational diabetes?
I have my glucose screening tomorrow and even though I told myself I wouldn’t freak out and worry about it excessively, I’m starting to. LOL I have had a very easy, complication free pregnancy so far, so whenever something like this comes up I get kinda batty with anxiety…like my luck is about to run out, ya know?
So I was just wondering what all you know about gestational diabetes. Are certain women more at risk than others? For example, are overweight or obese women more likely to have it, as is the case with regular diabetes? Are there signs/symptoms of it that can tip you off to the problem before being tested?
I don’t know if this matter, but I am no overweight at all. I was 112 lbs pre-pregnancy at my 24 week appointment I had gained 14 lbs. I am now 27 weeks and have probably gained a total of 18 or 19 lbs.
Sari – Ok, you’re like the 5th or 6th person to tell me about not being told to fast before the test, having the results skewed by what you ate and having to take the 3 hour one! It’s starting to sound like a conspiracy to get a woman to fail the first so she has to take (and pay for) the second.
A: Well I’m really curious about this & since no one is answering, I’m looking it up
Causes and Risk Factors of Gestational diabetes
-over the age of 30
-obesity
-family history of diabetes
-having previously given birth to a very large child (over 9 pounds, 14 ounces), having previously given birth to a stillborn child or a child with a birth defect
-having too much amniotic fluid
-having gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy
-having high blood pressure
Symptoms of Gestational diabetes
Generally, gestational diabetes may not cause any symptoms, however, the woman may experience excessive weight gain, excessive hunger or thirst, excessive urination or recurrent vaginal infections.
Q: How would I know if I had Gestational Diabetes? What are the symptoms?
A: Symptoms vary in severity depending on the individual, but for me it wasn’t apparent that something was wrong.
But, usual symptoms include thirst, frequent urination and tiredness (even more than because you’re pregnant), sick feeling, you may feel full, trouble seeing properly.
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