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Q: what are the symptoms of gestational diabetes?
I go in tomorrow/today for the testing.
I’m just curious what the symptoms of gestational diabetes are.

THANK YOU!

A: lol i have gestational diabeties and if it is to low you get the shakes but you fell worn out and depleted but if it is to high its kinda like your hyper and you will still have the shakes it is much like the regular diabeties just that it is only there while your prego. you have a decreased chance of getting it if it isnt in your familey you have a good exercise per day (at least 30 min) and a good diet. prego women tend to forget that yeah you have craveings but just cause your carrying to doesnt mean eat for two are that you can have whatever you want and it doesnt mean your outta the fence with exercising either. it just means your careing for more than just yourself so in all rality you should be more carefull about what you eat and make sure you get your daily work out. for exersize i recommend the workout ball you can buy for 20 dollars at walmart and it comes with a fitness dvd and chart.

Q: What were YOUR symptoms of Gestational Diabetes?
Yes, I asked this morning, but I’m asking again-wondering if you were diagnosed with gestational diabetes, what if any symptoms did you have? The few answers I got this morning said they had no symptoms really. That surprises me.

Thanks!

Oh-I have googled this info several times and found out what the basic symptoms are-BUT I am wanting to know your personal experiences with it.

A: 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!

Q: Are there symptoms to Gestational Diabetes?
I know you have to take the glucose screening around 28 weeks but are there any symptoms to gestational diabetes?

A: Most of the typical symptoms of Diabetes such as frequent urination, increased hunger, dry skin, drowsiness, and blurred vision are common in pregnancy as well. So, it is not possible to really diagnose Gestational Diabetes without doing the screening test. Gestational Diabetes does not typically have specific symptoms that are discernible from normal pregnancy conditions. I had Gestational Diabetes with my 4th pregnancy.

Q: What were YOUR symptoms of gestational diabetes?
I’ve goggled and looked up what the normal basic symptoms are, but I want to know if you had gestational diabetes, what were YOUR personal symptoms if you had any? Thanks
Oops-I meant GOOGLED-trying to type to fast :)

A: There really aren’t any “symptoms” traditionally associated with gestational diabetes.

General type two diabetes is diagnosed by excessive thirst and excessive urination. It’s impossible to decide if a pregnant woman is going pee MORE. :)

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: 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 it while prego…….. And I had no idea!!!! When I failed I was like well it’s cause my sugars were too low.. cause my sugars have always run low… WRONG!! they were high… the test sucks.. the drink is nasty.. and the diet they put u on to control it (if u have that option) SUCKS!! The only thing that was a plus with having it, is they induced me before my due date so the baby wasn’t too big… =) Good Luck.. and if u have it i’m sure they’ll educate u but make sure u keep ur sugars in check, cause every high sugar u have stores as fat in the baby..makes the baby grow on the outside and can cause the lungs to be underdeveloped..

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!

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