My gtt is coming up next week and im honestly nervous because diabetes runs in my family. I feel thirsty a lot lately, dont know if its normal or a sign. What symptoms should i actually watch out for?
With my PCOS history my doctor watched me closely for this. Symptoms can be vague, like feeling unusually tired or thirsty. I wont guess too much, the test is what matters, so please get screened as advised.
I had gestational diabetes and honestly I had no big symptoms, it showed up only in the sugar test. Some feel extra thirsty, very tired or pee a lot, but many feel nothing. Thats why the glucose test around 24 to 28 weeks is so important, dont skip it.
My doctor said gestational diabetes is often silent, but signs can include more thirst, frequent urination, tiredness and sometimes blurry vision. She stressed that the routine GTT test is the only sure way to catch it. So get that done on time.
Most times u wont feel obvious symptoms, thats the tricky part. Increased thirst and peeing more than usual were what I noticed. The blood sugar test will tell clearly, so make sure u do it when your gynac asks.
Dont scare yourself reading lists dear. Many women have no symptoms at all and only the sugar test reveals it. Just keep your tests on schedule and eat balanced, your doctor will guide the rest.
