My doctor mentioned glucose test in coming weeks and said they check for sugar during pregnancy. No diabetes before, so I got worried hearing it. Did anyone develop sugar only in pregnancy?
Yeah it can, GD is pretty common. The screening test will pick it up. If you get it, dont panic, mostly its managed with food and walking, sometimes medicine if needed. Just dont skip the test.
Yes, its called gestational diabetes and it happens during pregnancy due to hormones. I got it in my second trimester. With diet control and regular sugar checks I managed it well and it went away after delivery. The glucose test catches it, so dont skip it.
My gynac said pregnancy hormones can make the body less responsive to insulin, leading to gestational diabetes in some women. Thats why they do that glucose tolerance test around the 6th month. For most it resolves after baby comes.
I have my glucose test coming up and reading this made me nervous. So pregnancy itself can trigger it? Anyone here cleared the test fine without any issue? trying not to worry.
It can, and the glucose test is a must do, dont try to save money by skipping it. Catching GD early saved me from bigger problems later. Diet and walks kept mine in check without expensive treatment.
