Gestation Diabetes in Pregnancy - Baby's health ??

renutn · Jul 3, 2012

thank you drsurabhi..

ritu thanks for sharing your pregnanacy GD diet ...
I need to check with doc on those juices..here i doubt we can get like that..we need to prepare at home...
when i was on 14th week i got spotting and found out placenta is laying low..so doc asked to be on rest and just minimal activities in home.. I followed it..
due to that no activity and lot of eating white rice caused my BS to go very high..normally i am active person and like to exercise..
not an issue...pregnanacy is not in our hands ...gift of nature..so go with how nature says

lochu · Jul 3, 2012

renutn said: ↑

Thank you lochu .
When you said baby will have low sugar level? Does baby will get back to normal sugar level after some days/months?

I am trying to cut down my carbs intake and walking after every meal for 15-20 mins. It is been 2 days now I started with this diet. Y'day with Brown rice my sugar level was around 170-180 which is also high; but today i took ragi which is making more than 180-190. Lot of confusion.
I feel bad on myself sometimes at this time not able to eat whatever i want .
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Hi renu

baby's sugar level will be low only for few hours after birth .as soon as he/she gets to eat food they will have normal sugar levels .My DS was having low sugar levels on the day he was born so Dr suggested to supplement with formula i refused as I had colostrum coming on the same day so after nursing I use to pump and give him colostrum and then he sugar levels immediately jumped the next day so don't worry

Regarding brown rice yes it use to spike for me as well and same with Raagi.everybody's body use to respond differentky .Infact for me roti use to spike my sugar levels too .but whit ric e( sona massor rice ) use to keep my sugar levels low even I over eat .so try different kind of foods and see which one suits you .If you are non veg eater then try to include lean meats or eggs in yoru diet .if you are vegetarian then try to include paneer ,tofu with meals .

first 2 weeks don't worry if you have highs it takes 2 weeks to find out and adjust your diet .

as soon as you near 36 weeks you sugar levels will fluctuate as well don't worry its completely normal and take care .

renutn · Jul 4, 2012

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Hi renu

baby's sugar level will be low only for few hours after birth .as soon as he/she gets to eat food they will have normal sugar levels .My DS was having low sugar levels on the day he was born so Dr suggested to supplement with formula i refused as I had colostrum coming on the same day so after nursing I use to pump and give him colostrum and then he sugar levels immediately jumped the next day so don't worry

Regarding brown rice yes it use to spike for me as well and same with Raagi.everybody's body use to respond differentky .Infact for me roti use to spike my sugar levels too .but whit ric e( sona massor rice ) use to keep my sugar levels low even I over eat .so try different kind of foods and see which one suits you .If you are non veg eater then try to include lean meats or eggs in yoru diet .if you are vegetarian then try to include paneer ,tofu with meals .

first 2 weeks don't worry if you have highs it takes 2 weeks to find out and adjust your diet .

as soon as you near 36 weeks you sugar levels will fluctuate as well don't worry its completely normal and take care .
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thank you lochu..you just relieved me from the tension...ultimately every pregnant woman wants her child should be healthy...your reply made us and all other ladies who is undergoing this GD test will get relieve from the stress..
this is kind of positive vibes for us...normally indian ladies who are concerned abt their health...will definitely look about their health when doctor says littlebit ...so i too one among them and started trying to control my carbs..seems my sugar level coming to control ...
now ur reply makes me more to control sugar level

kansun · Dec 29, 2012

Hi IL's,

I have been diagnosed with GD, i am in 15th week of my pregnancy. Please share your experience so it will be helpful for us.

Kansun

lochu · Jan 3, 2013

hi kansun

congratulations

Managing GD is not very difficult .Watch your carbohydrate contents and start going for 15 min brisk walks after every meal .It helps break down the sugar .

Measure your sugar after every meal and try to include lot of protein in every meal .Avoid fruit juices and processed foods

kansun · Jan 4, 2013

Thanks lochu, i will try it out. i am just worried its just 16th week, is it too early to get this.

lochu · Jan 4, 2013

Don't worry kansun

my friend had GD from 6 th week and she couldnot manage with diet and exercise as she had terrible morning sickness and so she was on insulin from week 7 and she delivered a healthy full term baby .

I had GD for both my preganancies and my second one I took insulin from 30 weeks to 36 weeks and i deliverd a healthy baby boy via normal delivery

Don't worry GD is a condition not a disease or dis order .Its better that you know it now than later so you will start eating healthy and set a good example for your LO

renutn · Jan 4, 2013

Congrats kansun on your pregnancy..

i agree to what Lochu says...even I had GD diagnosed at 28th week and I was on tabs and delivered healthy baby on 37th week.
Just have lot of protein and less of carbs . Eat lot of veggies, fruits, nuts. This helps to get rid of hunger and they are healthy too. Once in a while you can taste food which you will like to have at this stage
But don't control your hunger.

kansun · Jan 6, 2013

Thanks Reuntn and Lochu for encouraging words, its been 10 days and i am able to control it through Diet and exercise. my readings are between 90 - 120. lets see how long i can stretch this.