GDM

GDM,

abbreviation for gestational diabetes mellitus.

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Patient discussion about GDM.

Q. How do I prevent Gestational diabetes? The first pregnancy I developed Gestational diabetes at the 26 week. How do I prevent it from happening?

A. There are no guarantees when it comes to preventing gestational diabetes — but the more healthy habits you can adopt before pregnancy, the better. Because the risk factors are the same as diabetes type 2 – the same measures should be taken- Eat healthy foods, Get more physical activity, Lose excess pounds.

Q. What complications have you had with gestational diabetes? I have just found out that I have gestational diabetes and I am over 37 weeks pregnant. It has gone undiagnosed and we have found out that I why my baby is so large. She is already 8 pounds 12 ounces based on the ultra sound. My concerns are now with my baby and I want her to be healthy. Any personal experiences would be great!

A. Thanks for the help..

Q. Can gestational diabetes really be diagnosed without the 3 hour test? My doctor's office only did the one hour test and said I have gestational diabetes. Since I've been testing myself for a couple of days (four times a day) my average is in the 90's. Do you think it was really fair to diagnose me without giving me the 3 hour test and what can I do about it? I don't think I have it but they seem to think that one test is enough.

A. It can be diagnosed with only one test, but that result has to be quite high. Considering that diagnosis can prevent you from getting life insurance, I would insist that the doctor do a proper test or move to a different doctor.