So, I'm pretty sure I have GD...(updated)

[chicago]

I stupidly forgot my cell phone at home today, the ONE day I'm expecting a call from my dr's office!  I came home to a voicemail saying they "want to talk to me about my lab results" from yesterday's three hour glucose test. 

Called back, but the nurse is out at the moment.  Hoping for some info before the office closes. 

This is bad news, right?  They've never not left info directly on my voicemail.  I will obviously do anything for this baby, but I have to admit I'm a little worried about my ability to maintain a healthy diet around the holidays.  

What exactly is this going to entail?  I'll update when I hear for sure, but I can't imagine this is going to be good news. 

Update:

I have it.  I failed two of my four draws.  My fasting and three hour were fine.  My one hour should have been below 180 and it was 207.  My two hour should have been under 155 and it was, wait for it, 157.  So I guess I failed by two points.  The 207 would have been fine, apparently.  

[vmars]

I had to fill out a form at my drs office specifing if they could leave results or detailed messages on my vm. Did you do this at all?

[chicago]

Yes, and they've always left lab results on my voicemail. Everything has been normal except for my one hour glucose, but they left those results too, which is why it's sort of weird that they didn't leave the specifics this time around. However, I'm guessing that they're going to call and tell me I need to do the food log and set up yet another freaking appointment, this time with the dietician.

I know this isn't the end of the world at ALL and things could be way worse, but right now I'm feeling really down about it and mad at myself for some reason.

[picksthemusic]

It could go either way, honestly. It might depend on the person who called you back. I will only leave detailed VMs when I know specifically the patient allows it.

Keep us updated!

[natablue]

I'm sorry you have to deal with this

[chicago]

Can someone just tell me to buck up? I am in full blown pity party mode.

66% chance I'll have this with all subsequent pregnancies, 35-65% chance I'll develop the full blown 'beetus in the next 10-20 years.

Oh, and I just keep thinking of the yummy cookies and spiced cider I was going to make this weekend. I feel like we need to toss most of the fridge. FML.

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Dec 10, 2013 21:12:37 GMT -5 chicago said:

Can someone just tell me to buck up? I am in full blown pity party mode.

66% chance I'll have this with all subsequent pregnancies, 35-65% chance I'll develop the full blown 'beetus in the next 10-20 years.

Oh, and I just keep thinking of the yummy cookies and spiced cider I was going to make this weekend. I feel like we need to toss most of the fridge. FML.

It'll be okay, I swear! I have type 2 diabetes and have had it since I was a teen. While it does suck not being able to give into all of your cravings, it's really not that bad. You can still eat carbs and sweets, just not 10 cookies. Have 1 cookie and let that be enough.

Seriously, I deal with diabetes 24/7 and it's not all that bad. It'll be okay!! Let me know if you have any questions. 

[kershnic]

I'm at very high risk for GD and am doing my 1hr test next week so I'll probably be joining you.

From what I've heard it's really not that bad of a diet - it seems like you can still have treats, just in balance. Also, you know that your body is very close to metabolizing sugar correctly so you probably don't need to worry as much as someone who failed the test worse than you. You will be okay!!

[Yankees21]

I'm sorry I'll be bummed if I have it to, but it sounds from this thread the diet isn't as bad as I thought.

[disappointedkittens]

Hi! I have GD and I've been doing the diet for about 8 weeks now. It's a PITA but it's not that bad and you get used to it. They limit your carbs and suggest you always pair it with protein and fiber. I have found a groove and my numbers never go over. It sucks turning down all the holiday treats but I don't find it super hard.
It took me a week or so where I was really upset and scared about it, but a lot of it was not knowing or understanding what would be required. I thought it might be helpful to show you what a day looks like for me. Hopefully this helps, and feel free to pm with with any questions or just general venting about it! I am here for you!
Here is what my day would look like:
Wake up - glucose test
Eat breakfast including 15-30g of carbs - for me this is 1 piece of wheat toast with PB and a hardboiled egg
1 hour later - glucose test
Mid-morning snack 15-30g of carbs - for me this is an apple and a babybel cheese
Lunch - 30-60g of carbs - often soup, salad, or a sandwich and some additional fruit or a pudding to get my carbs up if I need it
1 hour later - glucose test
Mid-afternoon snack 15-30g of carbs - usually christmas oranges and sugar free greek yogurt when I can get it, otherwise just regular "diet" yogurt
Supper - 45-60g of carbs - I find I can "tolerate" more carbs as the day goes on, so at breakfast I tend to stick to the minimum 15g and at supper I can go closer to 60
1 hour later - glucose test
Evening snack - 15-30g carbs - I generally eat popcorn for this. I add lots of butter because I'm a rebel and it makes it extra delicious
Some other things I've found to have on hand are a big pack of raw veggies which I eat when I'm snacky and are "free" and also turkey pepperoni if I'm hungry and need some protein without the carbs. Unsweetened applesauce and melba toast are also nice to have if you aren't very hungry but want to get your 15g of carbs in.
Hope this helped

[Deleted]

Sorry you are going through this. You've gotten lots of good advice here though and I hope it gets easier for you.

[annabear07]

Ahh that sucks! Hopefully you can find a good plan that lets you have a cookie every once in while. {{Hugs}}

[simpsongal]

Dang, I'm sorry. You're so close to passing too -- which probably is a good sign for the implications of future pregnancies & type 2 diabetes. On the upside, thanks to the diet, you'll probably be healthier than a lot of us and drop those PP pounds in no time!