Gestational diabetes in third trimester
Hi everyone! I’ve recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 34 weeks after having four abnormal blood sugar readings, mainly in the mornings.
I’ve had two previous glucose tolerance tests which were normal, so this has come as a bit of a surprise, especially so late in pregnancy!
Has anyone else been diagnosed around 34 weeks? How did you manage it, and did it have any impact on your birth plans or delivery? I’m a first time mum so any advice would be appreciated xx
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I haven't but my sister in law did. She had extra scans etc. She managed with diet but she was practically veggie anyway. She's having a planned c section this friday and has managed to get to 38 weeks. Check what you're eating as that can really help.
I was diagnosed in 3rd trimester (28 weeks) in my first pregnancy.
Its actually quite normal for it to develop late, because as your hormones rise your pancreas loses the ability to control things. I was diet controlled until 36 weeks then had to go on metformin which meant 38 week induction rather than natural labour. I have it now currently, with my 2nd baby
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