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Your blood is normally tested in the third trimester of your pregnancy. If the 1 hour test comes back normal, then everything is fine. If it comes back a bit high, they'll ask you to take a 3 hour test. This 3 hour test has 4 numbers: your blood sugar levels after fasting (before you drink the sugary test liquid), your blood sugar levels 1 hour after drinking sugar, after 2 hours and after 3 hours. If one number comes back over 179, then they say you have an abnormal glucose tolerance, and you have to quit eating sugar and watch your carbs. If two numbers come back over 179, then you have gestational Diabetes and will be sent to an endocrinologist for instructions on what to do.
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What is diabetes of pregnancy called?
gestational diabetes is what it's called
What are the gestational diabetes diet for?
The gestational diabetes diet if for pregnant patients that are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. If you have gestational diabetes, your obstetrician will generally direct you with a nutritionist who will educate you on the proper diet for your condition.
Can you have gestational diabetes with every pregnancy?
If having diabetes in pregnancy, then the chances of having gestational diabetes in the next pregnancy is high as compared to other without gestational diabetes.But many who had gestational diabetes in one pregnancy had give up baby without gestational diabetes in their next pregnancy.
What is gestational diabetes mellitus?
Gestational diabetes mellitus is a form of diabetes that occurs when a woman is pregnant. It often goes away after birth.
What are effective gestational diabetes recipes?
You can find recipes for a gestational diabetes diet at http://www.sugrnspice.com/2010/07/20/gestational-diabeties-diet-gd-diet.html. You can also try http://www.diabeticmommy.com/articles.html#recipesfoodanddiet. There is a sample menu available at http://pregnancy.emedtv.com/gestational-diabetes/gestational-diabetes-sample-menu.html
How do you distinguish between general diabetes and gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is only found in pregnant women. However, general diabetes is not due to pregnancy. Only women are able to get gestational diabetes. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/203/main.html
Can gestational diabetes show up if you were an undiagnosed type 1 diabetic?
Yes. Gestational diabetes is more common in those with a history of diabetes or a genetic propensity for diabetes. Gestational diabetes is diagnosed between week 24-28 after the glucose screening test.
In what trimester is a pregnant lady tested for gestational diabetes?
A pregnant lady is tested for Gestational Diabetes in the third trimester.
Does gestational diabetes return?
Women with gestational diabetes are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes after pregnancy. It is also common for gestational diabetes to occur in subsequent pregnancies. As always, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise plan can combat this risk.
What does gestational diabetes mean?
Diabetes brought about by being pregnant.
When is gestational diabetes discovered?
Doctors typical test for gestational diabetes around week 24 to 28 of a woman's pregnancy. If you have a history of diabetes you may be tested earlier.
What are the signs of gestational diabetes?
Symptoms of gestational diabetes are hard to pinpoint, especially because pregnancy itself can be so full of symptoms. Some gestational diabetes symptoms include fatigue, thirst, freqent urination and possibly yeast infections.
