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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: 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: 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? 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: 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 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: Did you have any symptoms of Gestational Diabetes other than elevated glucose levels?
Hi. I go in for my glucose test tomorrow morning and I am taking it 6 weeks early because my docs are worried about a few things I have voiced concerns over. I have EXTREME excessive thirst. I mean there has GOT to be some water by my side at ALL times. If I try to go a couple of hours without drinking I get really dizzy. Also I have had weird fluctuations in appetite and nerve symptoms of diabetes also. So just wondering what you think. Did you have symptoms like these and it turn out to be fine or turn out that you had GD? I am kinda worried as absolutely everyone in my family is diabetic. (And I am also overweight which is a concern and risk for GD)>
With my mom’s diabetes she gets burning and tingling in her feet. It called peripheral neuropathy. I have that going on in my feet as well. So my doc is worried that it might be advanced type 2 diabetes and not GD. But she would treat it as GD until we know better.

A: I never had any symptoms at all .. sometimes excessive thirst is just another pregnancy thing, though. And what nerve symptoms does diabetes have? None that I know of, the only things I’ve ever seen are excessive thirst and urination but they are also very common pregnancy symptoms. If everyone in your family is diabetic, that’s a big risk factor.

If you do have it, don’t worry, it isn’t NEARLY as bad as you’d think and it does not make you high-risk or anything. (People will try & tell you you ARE high-risk, but you are not unless you have high blood pressure or something else that makes you high-risk.) Having GD is the same as not having it except you have to be on a diet and POSSIBLY take insulin – but most ladies don’t even need insulin. Your blood sugar levels are the same as someone who doesn’t have it as long as you follow the diet and don’t need insulin. Good luck!

Q: How early would gestational diabetes set in?
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?

A: they normally test for it at about 28 weeks, i had it with my last child, and i would say maybe about 15 weeks i noticed i was feeling very weird after eating, but being as i was as sick as a dog during my pregnancy anyway, i just put it down to being that, also i was very itchy down below.. didnt have the thirst thing though,i would suggest that you cut back on salty foods and try to drink plain water as soda’s and fruit juice can make thirst worst! it could just be your changing hormones causing the thirst but it is best to get it tested if your concerned.

Q: what are the signs and symptoms of gestational diabetes? ?
Will it give you headaches or make you light headed? If not, do you know what will? Thank you for your help.
yes I am pregnant, 23 weeks to be exact, just been a little concerned about my headaches and lightheadedness….

A: Many of the typical diabetes symptoms are actually normal during pregnancy, so that is why routine screening for Gestational Diabetes is done. Frequent urination and excessive thirst are common signs of diabetes, but being pregnant also causes frequent urination as well as increased thirst. Also, extreme hunger can be as sign of diabetes, but is also common in pregnancy. Fatigue, irritability, and blurry vision can also occur with diabetes as well as be normal in pregnancy. It is not unusual for pregnant women to experience headaches and be light headed, but these are not typically symptoms of diabetes. Hormonal surges and increase blood volume are thought to cause some of pregnancies more frequent headaches. Light headedness can come from lack of sleep, not eating enough, dehydration, or sudden movements. Try drinking a glass of water, having a snack that includes a protein serving as well as a whole grain such as whole wheat toast with peanut butter or a hard boiled egg and an English muffin. If eating and drinking doesn’t help, try taking a nap as well. If the headaches and light headedness continue than be sure to contact your doctor.

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: what are signs and symptoms of gestational diabetes?

A: Routine testing is done for Gestational Diabetes because there are usually no signs or symptoms. Some of the typical signs of diabetes, such as frequent urination, vision problems, and increased hunger are also typical signs of pregnancy so are not reliable in diagnosing GD. Some type of screening for GD is typically done around 24-28 weeks gestation. I had GD with my last pregnancy 10 years ago and I have recently been diagnosed with Glucose Intolerance, a pre-diabetic condition. One of the risks of having GD is developing Type 2 Diabetes later in life.

Q: diabetes symptoms?
what r the signs and symptoms of gestational diabetes? I have read everywhere and everything sounds just like symptoms of pregnancy *frequent urination and thirsty* anything that gives a big clue u may have diabetes during pregnancy?

A: Yes there is, Have your blood sugar level tested, your doctor, or clinic can do it in 20 seconds, just a prick on your finger or forearm, you must find out, because diabetes does severe damage to your body, and uncontrolled evuntally death.

Q: Is a strange taste in mouth a symptom of gestational diabetes?
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I noticed a strong taste in my mouth after certain meals that I can’t get rid of.

A: nope well my gyn told me no.. thats its absolutely normal to have that.. its like a biiter steel taste like i just licked a fork or something.. yuck! i got it alot in the beginning now not really i think it was a bit of acid reflux.. good luck

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