I've heard about gestational diabetes and I'm concerned about it. What are the signs or symptoms that could indicate I have diabetes during pregnancy? How is it usually diagnosed or checked by doctors?
The only real way to know is through the glucose tolerance test your doctor schedules around 24-28 weeks. I made sure to do my regular walking to keep my active routine, but you can't rely on symptoms alone. Definitely get the blood test done as advised.
Actually, gestational diabetes often has no clear symptoms, which is why doctors do a mandatory sugar screening test. Some women might feel extra thirsty or tired, but the blood test is the only reliable way. Ask your gynac about your OGTT schedule.
Don't try to guess by symptoms like fatigue or cravings. Gynacs always prescribe a glucose test between 24 to 28 weeks. Just go to the lab and get your blood sugar tested, that is the only way to know.
Oh god, pregnancy makes you so tired and thirsty anyway, so you can't even tell if it's diabetes or just normal exhaustion, haha! Just get the glucose test done at the lab. It tastes like sugary water and gives the exact answer.
