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Thursday, October 22, 2009
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Mommy Blogging: Gestational Diabetes
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Gestational Diabetes happens during pregnancy. The amount of draw the baby puts on momma, makes it harder for mama to make enough insulin to absorb the glucose in her blood. Creating high glucose in the blood stream of momma.
I went for my 1 hour GT test and was told I was "a little high" so I had to go for the 3 hour test. I had to fast for 10 hours before the test. Which was hard. On Monday they called to tell me my results were "a little above the level". And so I had ot go on Wednesday to the GD clinic to get my blood testing kit, and do an informational with the dietitian.
So for the next week (next appointment is the 29th) I have to do 5 blood tests a day.
I prick my finger, and use the handy little Freestyle Lite to check my levels.
My results at the 3 hour test were as follows:
Pre-test: 5.8 (should be below 5.3)
1 Hour: 10.8 (should be below 10.0)
2 Hour: 8.4 (should be below 8.6)
3 Hour: 8.4 (should be below 7.8)
As you can see it isn't really high above normal but considering the health risks for both me and baby, it is better to monitor it and get it under control.
The two main risks GDM imposes on the baby are growth abnormalities and chemical imbalances after birth.
I've actually been really good about what I am eating. Sure those first months I pigged out, can you blame me? I was under a tremedous amount of stress, and to avoid getting sick I ate. I put on 15 pounds just in those first months alone. I know since then my weight gain has been steady and normal. If I hadn't packed on those 15 pounds of stress weight (as I call it) I would be on target for normal weight gain.
So yah, I need to do a little more exercise (more walks, and I got a stepper now too) and eat a little more protein.
I've created a logbook to write down what I am eating every day, so that they can target what could be causing the problem.
Gestational diabetes generally resolves once the baby is born.
Any diet needs to provide sufficient calories for pregnancy, typically 2,000 - 2,500 kcal with the exclusion of simple carbohydrates.The main goal of dietary modifications is to avoid peaks in blood sugar levels. This can be done by spreading carbohydrate intake over meals and snacks throughout the day, and using slow-release carbohydrate sources—known as the G.I. Diet. Since insulin resistance is highest in mornings, breakfast carbohydrates need to be restricted more.
I think I will do well. So far today my morning "before breakfast" test was 5.6 (should be lower than 5.3) but my "1 hour after breakfast" was 6.9 which is lower than the required 7.8) and my "before lunch" reading was 5.1 which is lower than the 5.3 requirement.
So far so good.
Tomorrow will be the hard day, with the night at RAPS which throws off my eating pattern, but I will make a meal to eat before I go to RAPS this time. Normally I would eat something small and then a big meal eat after my shift. Which probably wasn't good.
Anyway I am positive this will correct itself.
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pre-written & posted by Barbara Doduk & scheduled to publish @
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yay you can do it! Yours is mild so it really won't be that hard.
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Thanks, I think so too.
How are you doing?
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yay you can do it! Yours is mild so it really won't be that hard.