My sugar test is coming up next week and im a bit tensed coz nobody in my family has diabetes. Just trying to understand why it suddenly happens in pregnancy. Pls share if anyone knows.
I had GD during my second pregnancy and my doctor told me it happens because of placental hormones, not just what we eat. In my case, managing my diet and doing light walks helped me keep it under control completely.
See, during pregnancy, the baby's placenta produces hormones that stop your insulin from working properly. It's quite common these days, so no need to panic. Just follow your doctor's food chart and stay active, everything will be fine.
Look, it’s mostly hormonal changes during pregnancy that cause insulin resistance, simple as that. Sometimes genetics or age also play a part. Just get your routine GTT test done on time and let your gynac guide you, no big deal.
Honestly, I thought it was because of all the gulab jamuns I was craving, but my gynac said it's just the placenta hormones blocking insulin! It's not our fault at all, so don't blame your food cravings too much.
Currently in my 3rd trimester and let me tell you, pregnancy hormones are just crazy. They mess up how your body handles insulin, which causes gestational diabetes. I'm just tired of all the pricks and tests, honestly, can't wait to hold my baby.
I am planning my pregnancy now and was researching this exact thing. Apparently, the placenta makes hormones that cause insulin resistance, and sometimes our pancreas just can't keep up. It's so crazy how the body changes!
