What are the symptoms of high blood sugar in pregnancy?

Question

My sugar test is coming up next week and im a bit worried as diabetes runs in my family. I just want to know what signs to watch out for. What did u all feel when it went high?

Shailaja Zaveri · Answer

Many times gestational diabetes has zero symptoms, which is why universal screening is done between 24-28 weeks. Relying on symptoms isn't safe, your gynac's blood test is the only accurate way.

Kusum Setty · Answer

Don't try to guess symptoms yourself. Frequent peeing and extreme tiredness can be normal pregnancy signs too, so get your doctor to do the proper OGTT test.

Arpita Bajpai · Answer

I panicked so much when I had constant dry mouth, thinking it was gestational diabetes. But my tests came out completely normal, so don't stress and just ask your doc for a routine sugar check.

Rashmi Panikkar · Answer

Sometimes extreme fatigue can indicate high sugar, but regular gentle walking after meals helped me manage my levels. Definitely check with your gynac first before modifying your routine or diet.

Lavanya Muthukrishnan · Answer

Please don't worry too much dear. Just mention your symptoms like thirst or fatigue to your doctor, they will easily guide you with a simple test.

Sunanda Varma · Answer

Having PCOS put me at higher risk for gestational diabetes, so I was super careful. Extreme thirst can be a sign, but please get the proper lab tests done as recommended by your doctor.

Aditi Sahni · Answer

In my experience, feeling unusually exhausted even after sleeping could be a hint. Your gynac will surely test you around the second trimester, so just discuss it during your next checkup.

Lalita Boloor · Answer

I read that sometimes there are no clear symptoms at all in early stages, which is a bit scary. It's always best to follow what the doctor advises for regular testing.

Sheetal Rana · Answer

My MIL told me extreme thirst and frequent washroom trips are common, but my doctor said only blood tests can confirm high sugar. Better to get the regular glucose test done on time.

Kavitha Doshi · Answer

I am in my 24th week and also feeling super thirsty lately. Is dry mouth also a symptom, or is it just the weather?

Meena Govindasamy · Answer

I completely understand how scary it is to worry about gestational diabetes. Keep a check on extreme thirst or fatigue, and share your anxiety with your gynac so they can order a quick test to reassure you.

Bhramaramba Gokhale · Answer

I recently delivered and had to monitor my sugar closely. For me, frequent urination and blurry vision sometimes were warnings, but my doc's daily finger-prick tests were the real guide.

Lalita Mishra · Answer

Honestly, I was so tired and peeing every ten minutes anyway, how could I tell the difference, haha! Just let your gynac run the sugar test, it's the safest way to know.

Shreya Sawant · Answer

I was craving sweets like crazy and got worried about high sugar! But luckily, the doc did the glucose test and it was fine, so definitely get tested instead of guessing.

Samhita Rathore · Answer

I had GD in my pregnancy and honestly, I had no major symptoms other than being very tired. Please get your oral glucose tolerance test done, and don't skip your doc's advice on diet.