Gestational Diabetes (Obstetrics - Third Trimester / High Risk)

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[@hellsbells1576]

I've searched KZbin and this is by far the most informative video on GD ! 9 years old and it's so concise and just makes it really easy to understand!

[@acetennischick]

very helpful !! was diagnosed yesterday and this is the clearest and most informative video I've seen. Not too long either

[@margithammer8835]

The part you can control is after meals, but you can't control your fasting blood sugar. That's why they are making me take insulin at bedtime. I'm up to 38 units now and I'm 35 weeks pregnant. They are going to induce me to have the baby in two weeks.

[@reeree4634]

thank god u mentioned exercising! most videos ive watched never mention how even walking 20 minutes after each meals control your glucose.

[@jgjg934]

Even 5-10 minutes goes a long way.

[@heatherlewis5152]

I have gestationaldiabetes and I am seeing a ob and a diabetes team. And I was told I must eat carbohydrates such as brown bread and rice and berries, apples and pears, otherwise I would end up losing weigh and starving my baby, I was told to always combine the complex carb with protein and fiber to further slow the absorption of sugar, rather than just complex carbs by itself. For example I make a smoothy with frozen cherries, half a small banana, sugar free almond milk, brown rice protein powder, plain Metamucil ( extra fiber) plain Greek yogurt, my dietician approved this. I eat this with 2 hard boiled eggs. So far so good. I was also approved to eat oatmeal with 1/2 cup fruit and hemp seed. I was told to play with the diet a bit if needed. She said she'd put me on metaformin or insulin before she'd cut out all my carbs (complex) I can reduce carbs a bit more if need be but she said absolutely not to do an Atkins style diet.

[@tiffanyld7772]

That's a lie. You and your baby won't starve. Many people do very low carb. I've been eating only 50g a day and my baby has gained 4lbs since I started and my sugars are diet controlled. Doctors should really stop telling people that, it's why most end up on insulin.

[@jodimacdonald6096]

I’ve heard different stories from different ‘professionals’ which makes it’s so difficult when all we want to do is be told what to eat and we’ll do it. I just want to do whatever I have to for the sake of my baby but it’s hard when we get given opposing information.

[@Naturalista_i]

Agreed I'm so frustrated

[@jacquelinejacobson6789]

My first pregnancy I gained 100 lbs and was dx with gestational diabetes. It went untreated by my OB. My sin was 9lb 4 oz and I had to have an emergency CS after 48 hrs labor for CPD. Thank God he had no birth injuries! This was way back in 1983.

[@thebossmommynetworkllc]

I truly appreciate this video

[@emilyhart3423]

Thank you for this! Really informative and reassuring :)

[@ryansundhoo6267]

Where are you doctor u should carry on,you are best

[@Charlotte-dc1xo]

I failed my test by 11 points. Prior to pregnancy, I’ve been tested for diabetes 4 to 5 times but it always comes back normal. The problem is that I’ve been struggling with eating disorders over the years, and I’m terrified of that restriction if I do have GD :( .. I keep reminding myself that it’s for my son but it’s so tough to deal with and so overwhelming.

[@ukvlogs3612]

hi .is ur sugar was fine after baby?

[@lenabeana9834]

I was pre diabetic before pregnancy and failed my 3 hr glucose test. So I hope after I have my baby I don’t still have diabetes. 🤞 🙏

[@anupamasaha6657]

Do u have diabetes now? Did u have after giving birth?

[@ukvlogs3612]

hi lena .your sugar is fine after baby?

[@margithammer8835]

That was my situation as well. I had prediabetes which I was managing without any medication, but now have gestational diabetes.

[@lenabeana9834]

@@anupamasaha6657 still pre diabetic 2 yrs later but taking metformin. I have been told to still check my sugar once and a while.

[@lenabeana9834]

@@ukvlogs3612 still pre diabetic 2 yrs later but taking metformin. I have been told to still check my sugar once and a while.

[@yengapa-alba4897]

Thank you for this video. It is very informative.

[@Bbysnk]

it makes me so mad that people like myself look for these videos to learn about the condition and before the video plays i am forced to watch an advertisement for a sugar packed cereal. Better product advertising laws really need to be introduced.

[@lottie1144]

Bbysnk Self control...

[@Blissful_Gia]

I understand what is being said but I don't understand the whole testing and the science behind it. I'm 28 weeks and my test came back positive today. I've had a healthy lifestyle and get a yearly phand labs one so I'm not sure how one can get this stuff while pregnant and how it " goes away" after pregnancy. I'm just very annoyed about this that's all.

[@Randomodnar]

Its all based on the placenta, and the hormones it gives off. Take the placenta out, no more placenta hormones. No more GD

[@jancyjana]

I just had a class yesterday. They said your need for insulin triples in the third trimester but your pregnancy hormones sometimes interfere with your insulin oroduction

[@margithammer8835]

It has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle, and is not made better by better choices, only made worse by worse choices.

[@rajendrairani728]

Very informative, thanks

[@agathaeagle8558]

The hospital didn't want my GTT repeated when midwife had concerns over blood result of 7.1 now I'm 33 weeks and 3 days and have only just been diagnosed with GD after glucose was found in my urine :( what does it mean being diagnosed so late in pregnancy.

[@asmaasalim4695]

Thank you for the videos

[@igatica69]

Thank you for this video very informative

[@tiffanyld7772]

I eat 50g of carbs a day. You should add extra electrolytes when going this low (magnesium, potassium, and salt). So far my numbers are good and baby is still gaining weight, 50th Percentile can't even tell we have GD.

[@Carmensegoviia]

Thank you soooo much!

[@christinakay4159]

This was helpful but I’m already 32 weeks and the bby is already measuring big ! Docs think I may have had GD before I was diagnosed with it . Blood sugar levels have been good since I got put on medication & I am honestly trying my best with my diet live in a house full of picky eaters isn’t easy lol

[@ukvlogs3612]

hi .is ur sugar fine after baby?

[@christinakay4159]

@@ukvlogs3612 yes my sugar has been amazing

[@ukvlogs3612]

@@christinakay4159 thnxx for reply 🤗

[@brooksreed9609]

Vit B6 100mg everyday for two weeks shown to reverse GD (research it yourself), ween off before birth as it reduces breast milk production. Make sure the b6 is P5P version as it is more absorbable. It doesn’t hurt to take it with magnesium and methyl b12 as these help with absorption as well. You’re welcome

[@amnaislam3977]

I m 26 week pregrant and my sugar lever is 156 and Dr call me after 4 days i I m trying to control plz tell me i m talking carror orange and pomgranate mix fresh juice should I take and I take tea without sugar is it ok ? Please tell me

[@SA-ld4uf]

U must have to stop all juices .

[@tiathomas4740]

I been successful with my pregnancy but im 39 weeks and 1 day I been 1 cm dilated for 2 weeks AND I do have gestational diabetes my doctor wants to induced 39 weeks and 4 days. I wanted him to sweep my membranes and he wouldn't he wants to just give me c section at 40 weeks but i dont want it. HELP ME PLEASE

[@happysoul5031]

Did you have a C section?? Please I am in a similar situation.

[@alps85]

You said between 26 & 28 weeks, but I had mine at 24 weeks. How valid it is if done at 24 weeks??

[@elijahsmith5683]

24 - 28 weeks is okay

[@linmitchell8249]

I have GD and have been losing weight since before the diagnosis. Is the weight loss going to negatively affect the baby? Is it important to gain weight throughout the pregnancy? What do I eat to ensure proper weight and maintain low blood sugar levels?

[@margithammer8835]

That is what is happening to me right now. I've actually been maintaining the same weight since starting on insulin, but before that, I lost 20 lbs. I'm 35 weeks now.

[@linmitchell8249]

@@margithammer8835 Post natal... the first 6-8wks my baby was hospitalized as the clinic found he was struggling to gain weight. I had to unlearn the controlled eating habits developed and try to consume more so the breastmilk would have enough calories for him. Wishing you a safe and quick delivery 😘

[@margithammer8835]

@@linmitchell8249 I've heard that woman should drink Gatorade if they are breastfeeding.

[@linmitchell8249]

@@margithammer8835 I don't have the science but keeping hydrated helped with overall production

[@nicoya_beauty]

If i got tested for diabetes in my first trimester and it came back negative, and my 1 hr glucose came back positive... do I really need to take the 3 hr test?

[@lovepeace4130]

Yes

[@rabbitholegirl1]

So can I do a keto based diet?

[@mekit.mariam3198]

No I need a small amount of carb on each meal

[@jasmineamer906]

You still need a small amount of carbs

[@ekeneonwukaike2880]

Yep 50 grams of sugar drink.

[@TheLydiaM]

Im 27 weeks and my test came back 111 (pre-diabetic numbers) but my son was born over 10 lbs 3 years ago and I did not have GD. I got my A1C tested six months ago and it was fine 😏 kinda pissed

[@patriciairwin9491]

Everyone of you say something different. I am starting to believe this is bullshit.