Pregnant again after GD. Does anyone have some second time round GD experience?
Is it a sure fired bet that I will develop GD? After my first, I used MJ to stabilise my blood sugars. Just came off before conceiving so quite concerned about how I will fair. Does anyone have advice for things you can do early on to lessen the effects or is there any extra help you might get from the off? Are you treated as a pregnant diabetic on the assumption you will be? It would be great to hear of any experiences you might have had? (UK based)
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I wasn't tested with my first because I wasn't at the age, tested with my second and had it, tested with my third and didn't. I was sure it was a forgone conclusion that I'd have it so it was a nice surprise not to.
Hi, congratulations on your pregnancy! ❤️
I live here in Germany, and because I had gestational diabetes during my first pregnancy and needed insulin, I was told that if I had a second baby, it would probably come back. They also told me that as soon as I found out I was pregnant, I should contact the diabetes center again.
In my case, I needed quite a lot of insulin, with several injections during the day and at night. But I understand that for other women, gestational diabetes doesn’t necessarily come back, especially if it was a milder case.
I think you’ll probably just have to do the glucose test, and then they’ll see how things are for you.
Wishing you lots of success and all the best with your pregnancy! ❤️
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