Gestational diabetes and pregnancy | Rei’s story | Diabetes UK 

I’m Reading these comments and please remember that if you have tried to change your diet and lifestyle and you still have high numbers ITS NOT YOUR FAULT!!! Hormones and the placenta play a huge factor in our blood sugar from what every doctor has told me so please don’t beat yourself up. You can be healthy and still get it but it’s not your fault . Pregnancy does so much to our bodies that we can’t control and some things are out of our hands . It’s going to be okay . I have GD too and I’m on insulin . I was so hard on myself but this too shall pass and we are going to do what’s best for the baby and get through this . ❤❤❤

I needed to see this bc I was just diagnosed & can’t stop crying

I am here because I am diagnosed with gestational diabetes and I am 26 weeks pregnant...it is heart breaking but m trying to do all what was recommended by doctor...please pray me and my baby sail through this

I will be testing for my 3 hours gestational diabetes test tomorrow. Pray for me 🙏

Thank you for your video. I have gestational diabetes at 29 weeks, and have been eating healthy everyday but my numbers are still high. It's disappointing for sure. And thank you to all the women who have posted a comment, it's reassuring to know I'm not alone.

I had gestational diabetes with my first son it was difficult but I was able to control it with diet. I’m on my second baby and I feel like I may have it again, I’m 36 now and I feel like this time it might be worse but I’m trying to stay positive about it. It’s comforting to know other women struggle with this because it is very difficult and overwhelming. I honestly feel more overwhelmed this time around since I have my son to take care of now before I was able to focus a little more on myself and get more rest the struggle is real and none of us should feel ashamed of it we’re doing the best we can.

You’re so blessed that is NOT staying with you after delivering. I have gastrointestinal diabetes with my 4th baby, but after delivery, it didn’t go away so now im developed that Type 2 and stuck with it and what is worse is, i am currently pregnant with my 5th child😩

It is hard, out of first week with gestational diabetes experience, but we will manage it. We are supper mamies 😉♥️💕👍💕

In the last month I've had to go from "you might have diabetes," to "you don't have diabetes," to " you might have diabetes," to "you probably have diabetes," to " you have diabetes." It's been hard. Because I have had prediabetes about 7 years ago, which I got under control, but my sugars were still always on the high end of normal, and I'm also 36 and obese, so I was prepared for the high possibility of it. I was very relieved when I was told I didn't have it by my regular obstetrician, but then the perinatal specialist wanted me to take my blood sugar 4 times a day to see because my baby had gone from about the 40th percentile to around the 90th percentile in 6 weeks. Then there was no longer a question. It's been so much to have to process. After feeling relieved that I didn't have it, it was much more devastating when I found out that I did. But I believe I will be able to manage it because I already have had to make lifestyle changes to overcome prediabetes, so I know I can do it again. You will be able to manage it too. It's a learning process.

I remember the day I got diagnosed with GD, during my 3rd trimester. I was really sad and cried thinking it was my fault. But no, GD can happen to anyone. Mamas, don’t be scared. Please see a dietitian and get a healthy diet recommended for your GD condition and STICK TO IT until the baby is born. I never had diabetes but still got it. I saw a dietitian and followed a diet with whole grains, high fiber, proteins, veges, low sugar fruits and lots of water. Even though I controlled my diet very strictly still my numbers were a little high. So my GYN OB gave me a small dosage of Metformin to be taken after my 3 main meals. Thanks to that I managed to keep my numbers under control. Even tho I took Metformin I always managed to control my diet and never did I cheat on it for all those last 3 months. I gave birth to a healthy baby boy. He was not large, just normal weight. And later on my sugar levels dropped too right after delivery. So mamas, don’t be scared. Do the right thing. Control your diet, work out. You will be just fine ❤

I failed my first glucose test and it's just killed the joy i had for this pregnancy. Now I feel like my body is a prison cell that's killing my son. People say "it's not your fault" but then why does everything online say diet and exercise contributes? That sounds like it's my fault to me. Hate when people lie to protect feelings.

I was diagnose also today with gestational diabetes and I am 28 weeks pregnant. it's stressing me so much.

Thank you for this beautiful documentary. This made me so emotional, thank you so much for sharing. I really needed this video. You are such an amazing mom, a very strong mom, and your two babies are soooo… cute!!!

I just found out that i am gestational diabetes and i am 28 weeks.. Its so painful and heart breaking.. Please pray for me and my baby😢😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏

Very brave and patient woman

I’m 30 weeks and just got my results back. Been crying all afternoon. I already live a very healthy lifestyle so I struggle to understand what I did wrong :(

I needed this because I am diagnosed with gestational diabetes on borderline . 7.8 and I am crying and don’t know what will happen. I’m 28 weeks pregnant today

I was just called today that I have gestational diabetes at 28 weeks💔💔 I feel so bad for my baby girl.

Beautiful Mom and baby! Congratulations on your gorgeous healthy baby?

I am here because i am 38 weeks and my baby’s abdomen is big… i am scared and sad. Lost all motivation. Blaming myself of my baby’s abnormal abdomenal growth 😢 I hope it doesnt affect him in any way in future.

Im 26 weeks and diagnosed with borderline GD and i feel so sad. I know it happened because i was living off fizzy drijks and junk due to sickness and then late takeaways as thats when sickness would calm down. I hav been told i can manage it hopefully through diet and they'll keep testing me. Hope i can reverse it. X

My wife is taking a 3 hour test possibly tomorrow. I am so nervous. BismillAh

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Did you take any medications?

I understand how it feels I have pregnant diabetes it’s scary

This has informed me thanks my daughter has it

I am 25 weeks pregnant with gestational diabetes. My baby is already overweight now. It’s very difficult to find foods which are sugarless. I need carbs for energy but don’t know how to control the sugar levels.

I was told my blood sugar is low and it's hard for me to take my self to the hospital,I hope it goes well

I'm 25 weeks pregnant and recently got diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Not going to lie, it has given me a lot of anxiety... Plus all the comments from family members about how "Big" I look for how far I am... It is very distressing, as to top it off I'm already taking injections as blood thinners AND taking aspirin every day so baby grows healthy size...as had small baby before

Beautiful babies

It's definitely scary because you have no idea when that level will raise or drop and reflect to the baby

I am so sad today i got to know i have gastational diabetes 😔

My mom had gestational diabetes and now I’m scared that I might develop type 2 diabetes in the future please help me i don’t want to have diabetes when I get older

Sad.. I have this too,..

Thank you

terrified of it not going away after birth...i live a healthier lifestyle and am active and low body weight, but my grandpa had it as well. I love my sweets and don't want to give them up :(

has anyone used metformin for controlling diabites during pregnancy?

I was Diagnosed today too 😢😢😢

Ya gestational diabetes make the mum bit worried.😞

Hello, how was your birth? And how big was ur baby?

It’s hard when you stick to diet control as best as you can and it’s still not good enough. Your body ends up failing yourself and your baby and doctors and healthcare workers blame you and make you feel like you’re killing your baby. That’s my experience of GD. Even getting induced to get your baby out sooner so you don’t further damage the baby. It’s horrible and I hope no one gets it

I am on a diet to control my blood sugar level but it is really hard. I want to eat a lot of things but i can't. I cant stop eating as well. We need to eat for the baby but we always have to be careful. I am scared that i will diagnosed diabetes after i give birth.

Thank you for sharing

This is so me at the moment I'm 32 weeks they said the same thing my babies stomach circumference is big and she is a little larger than expected this is my 5th baby and 2nd time getting gestational diabetes i feel depressed as my sugars are out of control x

Hey I'm too diagnoised with this...can you share in which week of your pregnancy you delivered your baby? As I have heard of early delivery during this time this thing is making me scare....

I have been pissing non stop even for tiny trickles of wee. It is soooooo annoying omg and its only justbstarted about a week ago. Im.26 weeks now x borderline gestational.x

If pregnant-Is it safe to take insulin with morning sugars in the range of 120 high and low 93 ?

I'm high risk for this because of my family history. I'm so scared because I'm 24 weeks

Im really scared. Im 29 weeksand just found out i have gestational diabetes yesterday im really scared im going to lose my baby

Do you operated or natural delivery?

I have been diagnosed during pregnancy 😭😢i am taking medication, but I am so worried... i feel sweet pee and 150 sugar level after meal

i’m worried 😟

My 2nd pregnancy it left

Live from Pakistan

It leaves after

At how many weeks u gave birth

So your first child is a boy and is your other a girl or you have a daughter too?

Is your baby born?

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