Hello, there!
I had gestational diabetes with my youngest son.
First question, is a fasting glucose level of 108 bad or normal? No, it's not normal. It should be 95 or below for pregnant women. It could be your ice cream the night before. I would try an evening walk (slow pace, if needed), and no more sugar before bed, if possible.
Second question, Does gd cause weight gain in mom? Hm. Yes, I would say so. I had weeks where I gained 5 pounds in a week. Definitely not ideal. I stopped gaining so much when they put me on a reduced carb diet.
Is it possible or normal to develop gd even if you've already passed your 1 hour glucose test? Um, yes, probably. Because of hormonal activity, you get more carb resistant as your pregnancy goes on. I would say you are on the border, and it can be controlled with diet.
Are there other symptoms of gd that I should check for? Um. Well, are you really, really hungry? Do you get headaches or feel really tired after eating carby foods (like the ice cream)? Do you have to get up to pee in the middle of the night? Are you really thirsty? I didn't have all of these symptoms. I just felt like I was starving all of the time, and I always wanted sugary, carby things.
Are these sugar levels serious enough to contact my midwife? Yes, I think they are high enough to consult your midwife. The rule is, however, that it should be less than 120 two hours after eating. If you check at one hour, you would want it to be less than 140. Your readings of 108 fasting, 157 after eating, and 175 after eating are high. I think you can easily get back into range just by adjusting your diet. For now, I would try 30 - 40g of carbs at meals, 15 - 20g for snacks. Try to get most of those carbs from fruit and vegetables, if you can. Test at 2 hours after meals and see how it is. Your midwife can send you to a nutritionist if necessary.
Hope this helps!
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