Did you have it with your second? If yes, when did it return? Just curious-I know everyone is different!
I'm 19 weeks today and I'm pretty sure mine is back. I've been using expired strips, so I'm going to get some new ones, record my #s for a week, and see where I am.
nectarine / 2210 posts
I'm 15 weeks now, but in the next few weeks my dr wants me to come in and take my 1 hour test since I had it last time. So I can't actually answer your questions, I'm just hopping I don't have it again!
pomegranate / 3858 posts
Yep, was diagnosed at the usual time though (sounds like my OB goofed and I should have been more on top of it too) Good luck!
pomelo / 5000 posts
@tinyperson: they had me go in at 8 weeks! Found out that is pointless. My OB is letting me take my glucose readings instead of the test b/c he saw I wanted to cry at the thought of taking that glucose screening two more times!
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
Ugh! I had it with DD, really don't want it again. Do you think aggressively managing your diet now will help? My dr took my fasting # in the morning so I know no diet will help me if I do have it again 
pomegranate / 3858 posts
@Happygal: Ugh, yeah I agree - the thought of having to take the test multiple times? Not good. How long ago was your last pregancy? My dietician said I had to use a new meter too (not just strips) because they'd have to evaluate the accuracy...
blogger / kiwi / 588 posts
I had GD with LO1 but not LO2, even though my diet was worse with LO2.
pomelo / 5000 posts
@snowjewelz: well, my understanding is that while there are factors that put you at a higher risk for having GD, there's nothing you do that causes it. So I think it's out of my control (and based on my numbers, it's not looking good).
@tinyperson: interesting! My endocrinologist emphasized the importance of using current strips, but didn't mention the meter. These two are close together, so I think I'm in the clear. I assume I'll still be working with an endocrinologist to keep tabs on things, so maybe they can hook me up with a new one if necessary. Thanks for the heads up!
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@Happygal: Sigh! Yeah, I figured that.. I remember I kept thinking I'm gonna change my diet just in case lol. But you are smart to just find out beforehand. I have all the tools too, so I def will be testing myself early so I am prepared for it!
pomelo / 5000 posts
@snowjewelz: my doctor is a health nut who runs at least 5 miles every day. He's like, "Just do the diet, no biggie." This is clearly from a man who has never been pregnant and tired! Half of my "likes" on social media are of pictures of food--I've been in denial, but I am preparing to shape things up.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@Happygal: Ugh, I'm sorry! At least it's not as shocking as it is the first time... I hope you'll find the groove sooner! I did love that the diet helped me control weight gain, but that's about it!
watermelon / 14467 posts
I'll find out in three weeks if I have it with this pregnancy. I elected to take an early glucose test at 20 weeks and if my numbers come out high, I requested to be treated as if I had GD rather than take a 3-hour test.
I had one meal early on where I felt absolutely awful after I ate. I tested my glucose after two hours and it was 150. So I think I may have it.
As for glucometers, you don't have to have a new one. My husband is diabetic and has been using the same one for years. His endocrinologist hasn't said anything about needing a new meter every year, so I choose to follow his advice rather than an OB who doesn't specialize in diabetes.
pomelo / 5607 posts
Yes, but I don't know when it came back. They just did the standard 1hr/3hr tests.
pear / 1622 posts
I had it with LO1 but not LO2. I was tested at 20 weeks and 28 weeks - the 1 hour test and passed both. LO2 weighed 8 lbs 1 ounce and LO1 was 7 lbs 4 ounces so being on the GD diet with LO1 I think helped me stay healthier and eat better. With LO2, I still watched what I ate but was definitely not as strict.
papaya / 10570 posts
I had it with my first and then was diagnosed at 16 weeks with my second. I'm 2 weeks pp now and it hasn't gone back to normal - just waiting on some results to determine if I'm Type 2 diabetic now.
pomegranate / 3858 posts
@avivoca: the advice I got was from an endocrinologist, but I wonder if it's because it's been sitting unused for 3+ years. That might be the difference.
nectarine / 2878 posts
I was diagnosed with my first but passed the test with my second. He ended up being pretty big even though he was early so my OB wants me to watch my carb intake with every pregnancy.
persimmon / 1233 posts
I didn't have it the second time. They tested just like the first time at around 28 weeks I think? I ate much, much worse with the second pregnancy and he was a full pound bigger than the first (still only 7lbs though). Good luck!
pomelo / 5298 posts
I had it with both. I was tested earlier the second time around. If I recall, I didn't do the three hour test the second time. I know my OB checked my A1C though and it was slightly elevated so onward with the diagnosis. And I'm certainly more at risk now that I've had it twice. My A1C still remains at the high range of normal. To be fair, I've not been managing my diet post pregnancy either. I must do better.
watermelon / 14467 posts
@tinyperson: That's cool. Maybe recommendations have changed. I game my old meter to my husband, so I'll be getting a new one from Kroger this time if I have it.
pomelo / 5000 posts
@avivoca: or see if your endocrinologist can give you one for free! They gave me a really nice one I'm sure they got from a medical sales person.
@Cherrybee: that's stressful. I had some high readings, but my other tests were ok. I was given an ambiguous "glucose sensitivity" label. When will you hear back?
I love hearing some people didn't get it second go round. The body works in strange ways.
watermelon / 14467 posts
@Happygal: Nah, he won't do it. We tried. I can get a one-touch through my insurance but the strips are so expensive and not covered. So we get generic ones from Kroger/Target and use the generic strips.
pomelo / 5000 posts
@avivoca: That's too bad. Those strips are insanely expensive (and why I'm waiting for them to arrive via Amazon). I was able to get them covered by insurance last time though.
Is your husband T1 or T2? Do you already eat a diabetes friendly diet together?
watermelon / 14467 posts
@Happygal: He's Type 1. We've been eating healthier just in general as we are both hobby athletes and we're trying to lose weight/ overhaul our diets (well, I was before getting PG). He just eats all things in moderation rather than following a strict diet. My GD was well controlled through diet.
ETA: the Kroger monitor is $12 and a box of the On-Sync 100-ct strips is only $22!
clementine / 795 posts
I'm still on my first pregnancy with GD, but I feel like for subsequent pregnancies even if I passed the test, I'd still want to test my blood sugar regularly, just in case!
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
I had GD for my second and third pregnancies.
honeydew / 7917 posts
I had GD for both my pregnancies. The second time I had to test at 16 or 18 weeks and failed. Boo. I learned a lot more a about how to control my sugars the second time around (eat lots of small meals throughout the day to keep metabolism up), and it wasn't so bad. Both times I was able to control with diet, and both kids were smaller than average at birth (around 6 lbs).
papaya / 10570 posts
@Happygal: Well it has been a week so I will call today and see if the results are in. I don't mind, really - I feel better than I've ever felt because it forces me to eat right and take care of myself.
persimmon / 1447 posts
I had it with #2 and #3. With my third, I passed the 3 hour glucose test in the second tri, but failed it in the third tri. I was able to manage with diet alone though, where with #2 I was on glipizide. It was MUCH easier with #3.
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