Gestational Diabetes

[stdiabetes]

My best friend has diabetes on both sides of her family. She just got pregnant and her doctor told her she has a high risk of getting gestational diabetes. I have read a few things about what symptoms to look for, but I was wondering if there is anyone who may know more about the effects. Also is there any natural remedie-type things that can be done?

THANKS:o ---stdiabetes

[yankeecandle333]

:o It is such a great time in a womens life, yet to have to worry it makes it hard. She needs to be on top of healthy living. All the important things......Diet, exercise, and meds if needed(check with doctor). She has to be aware of how she is feeling and what her body is telling her. With all that in mind checking with the doctors office is always the safest way check if she has gotten it. Some of the foods you want to watch for are the ones that turn into sugar. White bread and rice for example.

Hope that was helpful!?!

yankeecandle333:o

[kdarrell]

There maybe light at the end of the tunnel. When I was pregnant for two of my children, I was diagnosed with this. I had to continously watch what I ate and I was tested constantly throughout the pregnancy to ensure my levels weren't too high. After I had the children, the condition did go away.

[jimmys devoted]

gestational diabetes is a serious condistion that can eventually lead to full blown diabetes in both the child and the mother.
Its an inevitability.
Gestational diabetes is a condistion where the load of the fetus is too great for the mothers [ancreas to handle both the food and sustain a insulin level to prevent Ketosis.
In reaction the developing ionfants pancreas has to work overtime to combat high glucose levels. BUt the problem is Ketones are already present. And damage is being done. BU\y the infants pancrease having to work overtime, you ahve laready begun to stress the beta cells. The mothers p[ancreas is already stressed. so an elevated Glucose level is there.
It is standard practice for teh sake of teh devloping infant ot be placed on shots of R or basal to maintain a helathy insulin level and prevent birth problems.

A shot s not a bad thing. nor is the healthy diet.
Many gestationals fear giving a shot. Some over ridee that fear. MAny doctors who specailize in gestational instruct on the use of a pump as well.
What teh sad part is, that if left untreated the development of seconda\ry complications in later life is exceptionally high.
Both children and parents who have experiencecd this see the trends as they both age.

Best defense is to get to a DR. that will give a GDMom insulin, bring levels back down, watch her diet and then after the baby is born have monitoring begun,, along wiht a helathy attitude, healthy diet and testing at intervals the ability to tame the diabeties is very possible.
But the eventual deal is that later on in life it will come for both mother and child.

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[kam15]

Do pregnant mothers have a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes if their diets are high in sugar of "junk" food? I was jsut wondering since you always hear of pregnant moms craving certain foods and sometimes these foods aren't always those that are good for you.

[parise]

I know pregnant women have more problems during their pregnancy. They have a higher risk of having a ceaseran, and the baby has a higher chance of getting gestational diabetics.

[jimmys devoted]

gestational diabeets is specific to the mother. However like I said in an earlier post the baby does become compromised and their small pancraese becomes taxed.

theer is no proof or evidence that gestational diabetic women have more cesarean sections. I had it and I had natural.
Elevated glucose must be managed during gestational with insulin.
Any OB thats pecializes in gestational shoudl be consulted. But SOP is monitoring, instruction on the use of R and sliding scale, and the importance of exercise to maintain levels.

[EasyWriter]

With all the information available to the Expectant Mother this several months is an opportunity to develop a healthier diet for life habit.
Cravings are a part of pregnancy and can be overcome with the substitution of other combinations of foods. A variety of healthy foods should available for snacking.

[ladygirl99]

But does this type of diabetes goes away once the mother have her baby?

[jimmys devoted]

One of the things about gestational is it shows that teh ancraese ahs been weakened and that the baby had to compensate and force beta cell growth to cmpensate as well.
It is now SOP0 standard procedure for those mothers who have had gestational and children from that pregnancy to three times a year have at least an HbA1C done.

[jan.adams]

Diabetes can pose a serious problem for a pregnant woman. The risks could vary from premature labour to urinary tract infection, elevated blood pressure to possibility of delivery by caesarean section. The risks to the baby can be that he is extraordinarily large and fat leading to a difficult birthing, increased risk of congenital abnormality, low blood sugar at birth or prolonged jaundice.

When pregnant, those with Diabetes Mellitus or those with Gestational Diabetes, must pay more attention to a quality and a balanced diet.

[parise]

I think that mothers with diabeties of any kind should follow a serious healthy diet. Be conscious about your health and everything that you consume on an everyday basis.

[Team Diabetes]

Yes, diabetes of any kind can complicate pregnancy and cause birth defects in the baby. It can also lead to fatal complications for both the mother and child if not well controlled.

Gestational diabetes can NOT show up in the baby, so no, the baby will NOT be born with diabetes or develop it as a child simply because his mother had it. Once out of the womb, the child's pancreatic function and BG levels will gradually return to normal.

Babies born to uncontrolled or unhealthy diabetic mothers often have serious and sometimes fatal health problems, especially if they are born premature.

A1c's should be under 6.0% PRIOR to pregnancy, and maintained as low as possible for the entire time. Also, the mother should be in good health and without kidney damage or high blood pressure.

[jimmys devoted]

""Gestational diabetes can NOT show up in the baby, so no, the baby will NOT be born with diabetes or develop it as a child simply because his mother had it""

according to the department of ednocrinology at Joslin/Harvard adn Yale they are seeing a slightly elevated incidence of MODY in those kids born to mothers who had gestational. So the damage done by the pancraese to overcompensate, while might be normal would, according to teh abstracts be a sign to keep a watch adn tight control on junkfood diets.

[Team Diabetes]

""Gestational diabetes can NOT show up in the baby, so no, the baby will NOT be born with diabetes or develop it as a child simply because his mother had it""

according to the department of ednocrinology at Joslin/Harvard adn Yale they are seeing a slightly elevated incidence of MODY in those kids born to mothers who had gestational. So the damage done by the pancraese to overcompensate, while might be normal would, according to teh abstracts be a sign to keep a watch adn tight control on junkfood diets.

What I was trying to say here was that Type 1 diabetes (the severe non-preventable kind) is the kind MOST OFTEN found in children. Having a mother with gestational diabetes does not increase your risk of Type 1 diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a form of Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes does usually not happen in young children/babies unless they are OBESE. We know we can almost always prevent Type 2 diabetes in children, if we keep them at a healthy weight. So, you should not worry your child will have diabetes just because you did if they are at a healthy weight, unless of course, Type 1 also runs in the family.

I have seen reports that say that gestational diabetes CAN predispose to Type 2 diabetes in their children, but luckily, we can prevent most cases in children with a healthy diet and exercise. You are right about this.

MODY is another type of genetic diabetes. It is NOT caused by direct damage to the pancreas, but rather a genetic defect in the signaling chemical pathways of the beta cells. MODY usually appears before age 25, and is usually in thin people. It is considered to be a rare form of Type 2 diabetes, but it is really not. It is it's own category. It can't be prevented.

Thanks for the info. I totally agree the diet we are feeding children today is atrocious. Why give your child a form of diabetes they don't have to have? We already have kids with Type 1 diabetes, which is a horrible disease we can't prevent. Why are we letting kids get Type 2 when they don't have to? I don' t get it? Do you? :confused:

[cassiem0221]

I was in the same position as your friend. Both sides of the family have it and I was told that I would be at higher risk. I craved Chinese food and PBJ sandwiches. The doctor told me that those were two of the worst things I could be eating.. She should research on what foods to avoid and that is the best control she can have.

[Cassy]

I like to research stuff on the Internet, so here is a good resource about gestational diabetes
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/complications/075.html

[cassiem0221]

Hey this is right up my alley! I like to research online too! Thanks for that link. It has proven to be quite informative. It is nice to see people like you in the forums. A genuine person. Just looking to help out a fellow friend! I say KUDOS to you!

[Cassy]

I have heard that gestational diabetes is a fairly common occurrence, and often needs to be treated by a change of diet.

[dia]

hello friend

I want to share some information with you about gestational diabetes.

If women are suffering from gestational diabetes their blood glucose should be measured every 8 to 10 days and they should be given 6 to 10 units of Insulin injection before breakfast every day so that problems to them and their baby can be minimized.

[mom2b203]

Dear stdiabetes


I must say that I don't agree that every woman with gestational diabetes has to have insulin. In some cases, the diabetes is only severe enough that change in diet and daily monitoring of glucose levels are all that's needed.
(I had to change my diet and test my sugar 4x's a day, I didn't take any insulin because the change in diet caused my body to be able to handle it on it's own. My sugar levels were OK as long as I stuck to my doctor prescribed diet and exercised.)

In any case, tell your friend to rely on her doctor - she may not develop diabetes. Although her chances are higher, it is a hormonal issue and unfortunately, if you're going to get it you're going tio get it. There's not really any remedy or prevention for it. My friend is a sweets junkie-even more after she got pregnant- and she never got it--- I got it and I rarely have sweets!!
Hope this helps! :)

[sumediang]

:o It is such a great time in a womens life, yet to have to worry it makes it hard. She needs to be on top of healthy living. All the important things......Diet, exercise, and meds if needed(check with doctor). She has to be aware of how she is feeling and what her body is telling her. With all that in mind checking with the doctors office is always the safest way check if she has gotten it. Some of the foods you want to watch for are the ones that turn into sugar. White bread and rice for example.

Hope that was helpful!?!

yankeecandle333:o

Being on top of a low carb diet should definitely do that trick. This is an especially serious form of diabetes since it puts both the mother and the unborn child at risk. But like everything else, taking responsibility and making smart lifestyle choices goes a long way.

[graceydo]

I had gestational diabetes with all three of my children. I didn't have to have shots, just watch my sugar intake and check my blood sugar several times a day. After each birth, the diabetes left with out any problems later on. As for the babies, it made each one of babies a little bigger at birth than the last one. My last two had problems with jaundice, with the last one having to stay an extra night to be under that light. Gestational diabetes does not have to be a problem, usually. Just do as the doctor tells you and you should be all right.

[Simplyme]

I was told with gestational diabetes that the percentage of women who get GD during pregnancy is only approx. 5 out of every 100 women. Overall that is better than I thought I was going to find out.

[graceydo]

Gestational diabetes is something that only the mother can get, hense: gestational. It can cause undue stress on the fetus though if not controlled. Most women do not need anything more than a controlled diet, though a few do need insulin. You do have the chance of developing full blown diabetes later, although, as a woman who has had gd three times- I have never developed regular diabetes. The best thing to do is to talk to your doctor. He can tell you what is best for you and your unborn child.

[jhellie_baby]

Natural remedy type? Well, pregnant women with diabetes should use insulin injections to keep blood-sugar levels under control.

During the term of pregnancy, these women need to increase their insulin dose. Generally, insulin requirements increase most rapidly between about 28 to 32 weeks of pregnancy.

[jhellie_baby]

gestational diabetes is for pregnancy, and we know that her baby will doubles the size for it consumes more of the glucose that the mother has.

[tsugumi]

I'm not sure if anything can be done once you have the baby. If both sides of my family had diabetes, I would just adopt. I wonder if she had a surrogate mother if the result would be the same?

[stevesmith]

HI,


Pregnant women who have never had diabetes before but who have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes.

[Ammy]

Gestational diabetes may not cause any symptoms. Pregnant women diagnose oral glucose tolerance test. In almost all women with gestational diabetes, the condition can be controlled through diet and careful monitoring of glucose level. After delivery to eat a balanced diet, take regular exercise and maintain the correct weight for your height.

[diabetesman70]

Hi! Hope this helps...

In general, studies have shown that one of the most helpful ways of monitoring diabetes comes through keeping a logbook! If you have an iPhone, you might want to check out this really simple, easy app called the Glooko Logbook app. If you go to their website you can purchase one of their cables and then use their free app to download the readings straight from your meter directly to your phone! Then you can take notes and get a couple of really helpful view options to see your readings are at different points in the day and in response to different activities, foods, etc. You'll even be able to share this data with your doctor electronically through email or efax. It's a pretty neat product. Hopefully it'll help monitoring the gestational diabetes be a little more convenient!

Hope this helps!