Answers: Diabetes

I just found out I have gestational diabetes. This is my 3rd pregnancy, but the first time that I’ve had this. I have been a lot more tired and irritated during this pregnancy than the others. Could the gestational diabetes have anything to do with that?

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My husband is 31 years old. He got type 2 diabetes 4 years ago. We now have a newborn and I’m nervous he will get diabetes in his life as well. Anyone know the risks? Thank you!
PS – I am not diabetic and did not have gestational diabetes either. My son was born full term [...]

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My husband is 31 years old. He got type 2 diabetes 4 years ago. We now have a newborn and I’m nervous he will get diabetes in his life as well. Anyone know the risks? Thank you!
PS – I am not diabetic and did not have gestational diabetes either. My son was born full term [...]

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Im 30 weeks on complete bedrest and just found out I have diabetes. I just saw a nutritionist and im doing the diet, portion control but my sugar is still pretty high. Im scared something might happen to the baby. Ive heard its common, but if anyone has gone through this let me know [...]

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I am eating everything that I need to, as far as nutritional value, but I’m also eating candy and sweets because I’m having some major sweet cravings. It’s not causing me to gain a ton of weight, I’ve only gained 4 lbs at 27 weeks. I have my glucose screening a week from today, just [...]

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I am obese, but have never had diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions. I had a baby in 2008, but did not even have gestational diabetes. However I remember something I read which mentioned (just a vague memory here…) that it’s possible to have some gestational diabetes which is not detected by the standard glucose-measuring [...]

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I’m at 7 weeks and I’ve been EXTREMELY thirsty throughout the past 4 weeks or so. I know that could be a symptom of gestational diabetes, and I have every intention of asking my dr. about it, but for now. What’s the usual time it starts or symptoms start showing?

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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!!

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I know this is very new and it’s more than likely that nobody has the answer but I thought I would see if anyone else out there is going through the same thing…
What to do? I still have to go for my second test to confirm, but I think it will turn out to [...]

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I have gestational diabetes that can no longer be controlled through diet. I can not stand needles and am wondering if there is any chance of being prescribed a pill as opposed to insulin shots?
Yes, there are pills on the market used to control blood sugar instead of insulin, I am wondering if anyone was [...]

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