Will they induce me? I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes I am 36.5 we!
Question: I am just wondering if they will have to induce me or will they let me go to term. I see my doctor on monday i just want to be prepared I had to start taking insulin today and was also wondering where is the best injection spots. I only have to take the insulin for the duration of my pregnancy. Thank you in advance!
Answers: I am just wondering if they will have to induce me or will they let me go to term. I see my doctor on monday i just want to be prepared I had to start taking insulin today and was also wondering where is the best injection spots. I only have to take the insulin for the duration of my pregnancy. Thank you in advance!
The least painful sites are usually in the buttocal areas and the upper thighs- which have fewer nerve endings to fuss. But it really depends on you, to be honest. If you have any questions about it, ask one of the nurses because they have the most experience with injections. The doctors know, but they don't give nearly as many shots. They don't like to induce you until you are past the 38 week line, babies born prior to 37 weeks have a higher rate of respiratory problems. It will mostly depend on how the baby is doing, and how big they think baby is getting. Bigger babies are more likely to have birth injuries and the moms have a harder time delivering vaginally because of the larger size. The larger size can also lengthen labor time and leave you too tired to push. So you will want to prepare yourself for the higher possibility of a c-section. Aside from taking the insulin, watching the diet, and monitoring your blood sugar- you should be doing some exercise. Nothing radical, no running or working out like you ordinarily think of- just try walking if you can and the doctor gives the okay. Exercise helps with the insulin resistance some, and can help you maintain the blood sugar levels easier. You should already have been told you are now at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the future. Gestational diabetes is an insulin resistance, similar to the Type 2. The hormones of pregnancy interfere with the cells ability to use the insulin, and your pancreas hasn't been able to keep up with the demand for extra. So after baby comes, it's worth your while to keep up with the diet and exercise, and to get rid of any extra weight you may be left with. Exercise in particular really helps, by encouraging the body cells to remember what it is they are supposed to do with the insulin to begin with. Also be prepared for the baby to have some problems with a low blood sugar right after birth, especially if you have had insulin the day you start labor. If you haven't thought about it, consider nursing the baby- it's the easiest way to help baby transition and it will also help you take of the prego weight afterwards. The sooner your body makes the transition back to the normal not pregnant levels, the better off you are. Good luck, and have a healthy baby.
I had gestational 2 years ago...I controlled mine with diet ....
I got induced a week before my due date....I didnt think it was necessary cuz my daughter ended up being 7'12....
My case wasnt that bad...now the bad part comes hoping I dont get diabetes in the next few years since having gestational.
Good Luck/Take Care.
I'm sure you'll be just fine.
wouldn't this question be answered better by the medical professional who has your full medical history??? CALL THE OB.
They never use insulin w/ getstational diabetes. It is controlled w/ diet.
Pregnant women have insulin resistance and your pregnancy is almost over. They are not going to start you on insulin.
They probably won't induce you, esp if you can manage this.
I'm sure they gave you all the advice about diet and exercise, it is much more important than the insulin you take. If you don't follow up on those two things, you are still putting your baby in danger.
Gestational diabetes can lead to induction if the baby appears too large (which in turn increases your chance of csection), however, in a managed pregnancy that is less likely to happen. You're managing this, so don't worry. :-)
Large muscles are the best injection spots. The nurse should have walked you through all of this, it's pathetically bad medicine to not have. I'm sorry you are having to go through this. Having GD now is going to increase your chances of having it in another pregnancy, so keep up the exercise and good nutrition, after all, you have a little one depending on you now.
Good luck!