Gestational Diabetes: Why are all women tested, how is it managed, and what does this mean for baby? 

I just got diagnosed with it today! Really glad that I found this video, it was super helpful.

This video was very helpful and put my mind at ease. I lost my father at 9 y/o from diabetes and I've always told myself that I never want to follow his footsteps when it came to my health. I'm 32 weeks and failed my 3 hour glucose test and couldn't help but cry and feel like a failure. But watching this video gives me guidance on what to do and what to prepare for in the worst case scenario. Thank you!!

Love this! I was diagnosed with GD at 12 weeks when I was pregnant with my daughter and there was hardly any info on RU-vid about it.

Learned more from this video than my own OB. THANK YOU for doing this!

Thank you so much for your information!! It is really helpful.

Thank you for this and all other educational videos. Can't thank you enough

So informative, helps lessen my anxiety about being asked to go for another test.

Since I’m a gastric bypass patient I opted for one week testing 4 times a day. It was time consuming but we passed!

Listening to this on my way to the clinic before test

Nice video, I use Libre and Blucon and love them. The alarms are nice and are loud enough to wake me up. You can adjust your BG ranges to whatever you want. The best part of blucon is I can calibrate it for higher accuracy!

Thank you for this video. I’m 27+4 weeks today & was just dx with GD last week. It’s very overwhelming but hoping to get in to see the mfm specialist soon as I’m already testing 4x a day as per my OB.

EDITED: I don't have GD!!! I'm so happy and relieved! Thank you so much for highlighting the fact that you know many thin women who have gestational diabetes. I'm "fluffy" and although I've been working out every day and (trying) to eat well, I still dread the judgement from family if I say I have it. Wish me luck tomorrow! 24 weeks!

Thank u for this video, it explains a lot.

Watching this as a Type 1 diabetic who doesn’t have to take the test lol It’s still interesting to learn about though. Thanks for the great video.

I was tested for it at 12 weeks due to being clinically obese and a long family history of Type 2 diabetes. I have maintained a great glucose level throughout my adult life, despite those factors, and I failed my 1- and 3-hour tests by maybe three points above threshold for GD diagnosis. Because of that, they had me checking glucose at home for a month. Diet and exercise didn’t control the numbers; they didn’t start me on insulin right away, but they did put me on metformin due to the levels being tiny enough to possibly control it with oral medication. So far, it has been just enough to keep postprandial levels below 140, so if you’re inching above threshold, look into that first.

You guys are so helpful. I have my glucose test coming up next week: thank you for this information

Very informative! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Praying for your continued healthy and safe pregnancy 🙏

Thank you very much I have Gestational Diabetes and this video is really useful for me❤️

My glucose test was terrible. My provider didn’t tell me that the solution may make me sick. I usually go to my appointments by myself since my husband can’t come in the office. I am glad my cousin warned me that I may feel like crap after it because I definitely did! Thank goodness I had my husband come with me that visit.

I got the lemon lime, it was not bad tasting at all. Thank you for posting these videos they are very helpful

Hi docs, I’m wondering if you can do a video about PCOS pregnancy? I was diagnosed recently and I’m nervous about complications before and during pregnancy.

The 1-hour and 3-hour glucose tolerance tests have been known to be terrible tests for at least 30 YEARS. For instance this paper from 1993 showed that women who "failed" the 1-hr and took the 3-hr test and failed so were then diagnosed with GDM but were able to control blood sugar with just eating less crappy sugar and exercise (walks after eating and before testing) aka type a1 GDM had no difference in outcome from the women who "passed" the glucose tolerance tests and did not get diagnosed with diabetes. This was their rather scathing conclusion again 30 YEARS AGO "The diagnosis of class A1 gestational diabetes is not significantly associated with obstetric and perinatal morbidities. A nondiscriminating diagnostic test undermines the validity of population screening for glucose intolerance." (Lucas, et al, 1993) What have doctors done about this issue in 30 years...nothing apparently. Not saying you should entirely skip the tests because GDM is so serious, but definitely worth the talk with your doctor to maybe try blood sugar monitoring at home instead (if you are willing to do 4 finger pricks a day for 2 weeks for the peace of mind of really knowing what's going on with your blood sugar and avoiding a massive dose of sugar (plus various chemicals) and a bad diagnosis either way). Eat as you normally would is best according to real experts (or as you plan to eat for the rest of your pregnancy) - the eggs beforehand thing is NOT voodoo it definitely alters your metabolism protein helps to regulate blood sugar. If you always eat pancakes covered in syrup as your typical breakfast eat that the day of your 1 hr test and see how you pass or not. Me=pregnant cranky lady obviously.

Got the choice of lemon lime or orange and picked lemon lime! Wasn’t bad at all. So glad I watched this video before going in for my test 😂🍋🥤 Thank you!

Very helpful and informative, can you guys make a video about mother with a negative blood group and a father with a positive blood group.

thanks

This is my second pregnancy. I have my glucose test the first week of January. I’ve been craving nothing but sweets and have been trying very hard not to give in. Wish me luck!

Thank you so much for this video -- my GD test is coming up in a few days and I'm a bit terrified lol. This video helped a lot. Fingers crossed that it goes well!

Could you please talk about the shots babies get at the hospital after they are delivered. I'm concerned about the Vitamin K shot because of the conflicting info I have found online. Thanks

I wish there was more education in early pregnancy because for a “ healthy” person this type of diagnosis pretty traumatic in some ways..

And also, pay attention to how you're feeling after the test - I ended up feeling dizzy, weak, & nauseous (but not the same as morning sickness). Kinda threw off my whole day!

I haven’t eaten simple carbs or sugar (besides occasional cheats) for about 5 years. Would there be any concern with the glucola spiking my blood sugar and giving a false positive? I know glucola is 50 grams of sugar and my body definitely isn’t used to that. I’ve heard of some people opting to skip the glucola test and just take their blood after each meal for a period of time to make sure they don’t have any spikes. Would that be a better option?

Thank you for this helpful video. Are there any downsides for baby if a woman is prescribed metformin instead of insulin? I've read there were studies done that showed some negative consequences for baby if mom takes metformin instead of insulin. My blood sugars are well managed by the metformin but I'm just worried if it may not be the best option for baby.

How about if I go fasted to the one hour test? Basically avoid food and definitely not have any carbs...scrambled eggs is a good idea but which is a better option....eating eggs or going completely fasted? My test is scheduled early morning so I can hold off eating :) please advise?

Is it safe to assume going into a pregnancy with well controlled type 2 diabetes that I won't need this test? I already know I'll be labeled high risk and seeing a specialist alongside my ob. Also I take metformin xr currently to treat my diabetes is there any risks that I should consult with my doc about?

Are there steps we can take to help minimize the risk of GDM?

Thank you guys for sharing your journey with us ♥️quick question I'll be 33 weeks next Thursday and my OB only requested me to come for the test now. I did ask her when I was 24 weeks about this test and she said it was early and I didn't want to compare her medical advice with Google...is it still safe for me and the baby to do this test @ 33 weeks? I am based in South Africa

I'm confused. I failed the glucose test (numbers were 150) but been monitoring my diet and food doesn't raise my numbers beyond 100. It's only the morning fast numbers that are high (90 - 100). I already eat only whole grains and never consume as much sugar as what's in the glucose drink. So I'm confused on the GD diagnosis. Do I have it or not?

Should you be eating a low-carb diet in pregnancy even if you don't have diabetes or to prevent it?

I’m 27 weeks and just barely failed my 1 hour glucose test. I have my 3 hour scheduled for later this week. This video was very helpful. Thank you ❤️

I did the 2 hour test, it was awful! My fasting, 1 hour, and 2 hour sugars were 76, 76, and 44. How often do you see hypoglycemia from the test?

I’ve had gd my past three of five pregnancies and am now 6 weeks pregnant with my sixth child. I was quite devastated when I was diagnosed because I was in the best shape of my life and not over weight and exercised every day. I was able to control my gd with diet and exercise and everything went well. I would often bike or walk after my meals and limited my carbs. I was able to keep my weight good because of needing to be so careful and 5 weeks after my baby’s delivery I was back down to my pre-pregnancy weight. I am pretty sure I will have gd again unfortunately. I wish there was something I could do to lessen my chance of that. I am very healthy and active. I’m a runner and at an excellent bmi and exercise every day.

How can one prevent gestational diabetes?.

Hello i just had my gluca test , first hour blood test was normal but i failed the second one, what does it mean? Thanks in advance for your time 😊

I pass my text but it did came out really low tho, which my doctor was Concern, about it but I was feeling good. When I left home I ate about 3 times with no problem.. Idk if you would see this but do you know why if I pass why it could of be at 31 which it low ?

I’m diagnosed GD early as I have PCOS, it’s quite diet controlled and stuff. But can it be possible to lose weight while on this diet? I went into pregnancy being overweight with BMI 27, and was healthily putting just the right amount of weight up to week 19 when I started GD diet. And now it’s minus 1,5 kilo in two weeks ((

I have gestational diabetes and my baby was 6 pounds 4 ounces at 34 weeks with stomach measuring at 37 weeks now I’m 37 weeks he 7 pounds even I get induced at 37 weeks I still have no idea of what delivery I will have

What are the values for the 3h test to pass?

Is your blood glucose better if you are in a fasted state? I have my test in like 3 weeks and it's at like 10 o'clock so if I needed to wait to eat it wouldn't be a big deal. Just didn't know if maybe it would help pass

Hi guys first you are great 😊 Guys please please do the newborn must have like medication ( Vitamin D drop,...) and anything you buy for your nursery, I am going to be first time mom and non of my family member living in US, so I should do everything by myself without any experience 🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ Please help

I was told to fast before doing my one hour test

Thank you for all the information! I'm a few weeks away from my test. If I am diagnosed with gdm would I still be able to have an unmedicated or natural birth? Or does the diagnosis automatically mean that a c section and induction will happen?

Hello, well wishes from Oklahoma. I am wondering for someone who is diabetic prior to pregnancy. Would she have to do the glucola test and would it affect her already well managed diabetes?

What is end stage diabetes?

Lol I got the orange flavored and loved it 😂

What happens if you get a below number on your 3hr GTT? My last blood draw my blood glucose was 59

what about HYPOGYLCEMIA- I was under with my testing

Took my early GTT today. I was shocked when my doctor diagnosed me. My fasting was 92 and my doctors office requires your fasting to be under 92. My one hour was 105 and my two hour was 109. They still failed me and are making me go to a diabetic counselor. They claimed that I failed because my fasting was 92. Do you think I should demand to redo my test?

I failed my 1 hour test and this video has me even more nervous for my 3 hour. I’m such a needle phobe. I feel like such a failure for failing the first one.

If you deny the drink what are the other options ???

So if the glucola is 50g of glucose, what if someone never eats/drinks that much sugar/glucose at one time? That seems like a lot of sweetness without any other macros to balance it out. Also are there alternatives to the glucola since the ingredient is not optimal?

I failed my Glucola Test at about 26 weeks. The doctor told me to not eat anything before the test. Do you think because I took the test on an empty stomach is what caused me to get a score of 170?

oh!!! Thank you for saying the weight in kilograms too! :)

hi, i thought you'll have to fast before taking your glucola? When did you eat your scrambled eggs? I ate boiled eggs the night before b ut still failed hehe

Thank you for the informative video. I have very good 1 hour (114) and 2 hour (85) values, but my fasting sugar was 92mg/dl and I was diagnosed with GDM. My 1 hour and 2 hour suggest that my body is processing carbohydrates fine. I wonder why the discrepancy between the fasting sugar levels and the other time points. Also, the tests recommended and the threshold seem different between the one step and two step tests. Does the one step test over diagnose people?

Hi, I took the 1 hour test. I got 137. According to Kaiser I failed it because their range is 70 to 135. I did the 3 hour test failed it again. Who in their right mind drinks 100 grams of sugar at once. My fasting number was 84 Kaiser range 70 to 94. After the 1 hour my number was 181, Kaiser range 70 to 179 and I felt so nauseous after drinking it. After 2 hours my number was 174, Kaiser range was 70 to 154. After 3 hours my number was 121, Kaiser range 70 to 139. I feel horrible for not passing it because now they want to test my glucose levels 4 times a day and I have a needle phobia. I am bruised from all the pokes. I don't understand how I even failed the first time if according to the ADA my number was in the normal range of 70 to 140.

I failed my glucose test so im testing regularly and consistently have low blood sugar to the point where the nutritionist told to keep sugary snacks on me :( so confused on how I failed

Hello from France ! I recently found out that I have Hashimoto and it's been a year since trying to conceive. Could you please make a video about infertility with Hashimoto. Thanks 😀

would it not be better to start a low carb diet when pregnant and this way just avoiding diabetes in general?

Good day, if your test results were normal in the second trimester can you develop gestational diabetes in the third trimester?

Do I need to fast for the 1 hour test ?😮

You mentioned that the 1 hr glucola test is only supposed to be a shot? Or at least a much smaller dose? My Dr's office gave me the same size drink (~10oz.) for both the 1 he and 3 hr tests...?!?

Is 9.7 normal durning 31 week pregnancy?

SOS!!! Should I test my blood sugar two hours after my first bite of meal or my last bite of food? It normally takes me 20-30 minutes to finish a meal, and there is definitely a huge difference between the two readings based on the first bite and the last bite of meal...

Why did my obgyn label me diabetic. I fail the 3 hour?

Does the hemoglobin A1C test indicate anything related to gestational diabetes? Took one at 24 weeks, GD test isn’t until 28 week visit.

I'm pregnant with my second child and this time around I chose not to take this test. I started checking my blood sugars occasionally after high carb meals from around 10 weeks. They were perfect (125 1 hour after high carb meal) until one morning I had a peanut butter and jam sandwich with a glass of milk and my blood sugar was 147! This was at 16 weeks pregnant. I'm so glad I decided to test at home because A. I caught it a lot sooner, whereas I was only going to be tested at 26 weeks! B. I didn't have to take all that sugar and chemicals, and instead noticed the blood sugar spike with a nutritious meal. I appreciate doctors and modern medicine. But it's time they stop following the books and start researching healthier methods that are actually going to help people and not make the rich richer.

I actually got the orange for my glucose test and I REALLY liked it 🤣 It tasted like an orange Fanta!

I’m I the only one interested in this scrambled egg vudu? 😂 How soon before the test should we eat the eggs and how many eggs? 🤔😂

I got the orange for the first one, and it wasn't that bad. I got fruit punch for the second and it was very gross. I can only describe it as cough syrup with no drugs.

27W5D & I did my 1hr test - the lab cutoff was 135. I scored 139 (which is under the 140) - did I technically pass?

I had the GD test done during my first pregnancy, and it made me really sick and i had to go and lie down because i felt like i was going to pass out when i got up to leave. Fortunately the test results came back negative. My second pregnancy and 3rd pregnancy I decided not to do the test. My doctor was ok with my decision because i tick all the boxes for being low risk for gestational diabetes.

How many hrs before the test we should eat ?

I failed the 1 hour but passed the 3 hour. I'm 36, have a BMI over 40, and have had prediabetes in the past, so honestly, I was kind of expecting it.

I wish I had eaten scrambled eggs before the test. I went for a movie the previous night and had some popcorn and coke 😢 I failed it by 2points😢

I’m currently 26 wks and got a blood test done to see if I had gestational diabetes at my doctors office at 24wks. I got it done there because I was wondering why I hadn’t been tested yet by my obgyn. Now I’ve been set to get the gestational diabetes test with the drink at my obgyn next month. My doctors test was negative. But I was wondering if that test is good enough or if the drink test is more accurate? Also since I took the blood test, do I have to take the drink test too?

I have health anxiety and I think I might go into panic mode during the test

Ok

can i put salt or pepper on my scrambled eggs?

I got the orange flavor today and it was AWFUL. I never want that flavor again lol

In the Netherlands you only have the 3 hour test. Yeah me..... Pregnant of baby nr 2 so not looking forward for this test 🤢

Can't you guys find another , safer method? I almost lost my baby, fainted, broke my front teeth, glasses....and developed diabetes because of this test.

I had Fruit punch for both my babies praying I get it for my last baby next week. It’s delicious!! 😂

I failed yesterday 😔

My results were 60, does that seem low? My doctor said it was fine

Times used to be very Challenging, I had the worst days of my life living with Type 2 Diabetes, I appreciate you so much Dr Igudia, You have restored me my life that was lost already . Thank you so much for curing me of my diabetes with your natural Herbs.

I don’t think I’d be able to handle this test. I absolutely hate pop and I know that the drink they use in the test is more sugar.

I was tested for GD 3 hr test during 25 week pregnant and confirmed negative. At week 29 I was tested again with 3hr test from another dr and just got results. At second hour and 3rd hour test, I had result of 149 and 177, which is at high result. Is it possible to develop diabetes even after testing negative?

Ughh its stressful

Uh oh.... my baby doesn't like sugar. I will probably throw that up. 😔

I never got the first test,they just gave me the 3 hour one.