My Outcome Was Good After Birthing

by Sherrie
(USA)

When I was 26 weeks pregnant with my third child I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. At first I was scared about the prognosis, but after a visit with a nutritionist my fears were calmed a bit. The real thing I was scared about was having to poke my finger every day, but it wasn't that hard and it didn't even hurt! I checked my blood sugar levels a few times a day and changed my diet to try and control my sugar levels. After 3 weeks of doing this, my blood sugar levels were still too high. So, my physician put me on insulin. The insulin, again, scared me but I knew that it was something that I had to do for the health of my baby as well as my own being. However, the insulin wasn't so bad and I actually started to become use to giving myself shots. I also became much more aware of what I ate and when I should eat. I gave birth to a baby girl at full term and she was healthy, although she did weigh in at over 9 pounds! I only had a few high sugar levels for the first two days after she was born, but I did not take any insulin. Then, all of a sudden, my sugar levels were back to normal again and I've never had any difficulty since. It has been 3 years since she was born and I have not had any symptoms associated with diabetes. My daughter is healthy as well. I am thinking about having another baby but know that I probably have a greater chance of having this same prognosis again.

Click here to post comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Gestational Diabetes Story.

Type 2 Diabetes: Your Healthy Living Guide: Tips, Techniques, and Practical Advice for Living Well with Diabetes