I have gestational diabetes. Im on insulin now ...BUT....?

nothing seems to be working. I am measuring my foods and not eating anything sweet such as soda cake or candies. I am very frustrated. I just started the insulin 3 days ago. If i eat just 5 grapes my sugar goes high again. I am so confused. Does anyone know what i can or should do?? They want me to eat so many carbs a day because i am quite thin. The first diet i was on i was not gaining any weight. So they increased my carb intake per day. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I have seen 3 nutritionists...spent 2 days in the hospital adjusting the insulin and still is not working. I follow the diet 100%. The only thing i can tell is maybe i should cut out milk and fruit, but the nutritionist said its very important to eat those things to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. This stinks. Thanks for all the answers. Do you think i should maybe see about getting an increase in insulin?

I had gestational diabetes as well. I had to stick to a very strict diet also. I was not allowed to eat ANY fruit or drink ANY fruit juice. Did they give you a book to show you what you can eat? Another helpful hint is the book they give you for fast food restaraunts. Just make sure you are testing your blood sugar constantly, I think I had to pick my finger over 8 times a day. Eat EXACTLY when you are supposed to or when you feel that strange shaky sensation. Just be sure to take it very seriously, because it can be dangerous.

your best bet is talk to a nutrtionist
he/she will be able to help you w/ your diet

about your sugar it will go up right after you eat but it will take more than 3 days to get the dose right

if you keep having problems talk to your doctor

look for complex carbs, not simple ones...even though most fruit is a natural carb and some will easily convert and process, most will still raise your blood sugar too high. your nutritionist should have given you a list of foods to avoid and those that are okay to eat. it is different for everyone though...i, too, had gestational diabetes during one of my pregnancies...and although a coke wouldn't affect my blood sugar, a plain baked potato would.....even an orange would spike my sugar levels.
i think it's best to eat whole grain breads, rice, and cereals, drink as much plain water as possible. you will just have to have patience, and i know pregnancy alone is a long wait...but, the more you discuss this with your doctor, the more information you will get about what you can do in your circumstance....also, you can see if your blood glucose meter isn't malfunctioning......the first one i had, had a coding problem, and i had to exchange it a few weeks later. good luck!

My first question would be have you talked to your MD about this. It is very common for people that have just started an insulin regimine to need an adjustment to their dose. I could be that you just need a few more units or and different strength. As long as you are strict about what you are eating and not fudging it a bit (no pun intended) then you should talk to your MD about uping the dose.

Just remember that it is better to be a tiny bit high then well too low, cause your baby is taking glucose from your body just like you and if he can't get the sugars he needs then he can't grow like he should.

Again, jsut talk to your MD about the dose. If you have been checking your glucose leves then be sure to take all that data with you cause the more he knows about your levels, the better he can adjust the insulin.

And don't forget to document your mealtimes in relation to those checks, that makes a big difference, too.

Good Luck

Give yourself time to adjust and don't get OCD about checking your blood sugar after EVERYTHING you eat. Everyone will have an elevated blood sugar after eating 5 grapes, it's the amount of time it takes for it to come back to normal that is important. Also remember that subcutaneous insulin does not work immediately. It takes about 30minutes, depending on the type of short-acting(clear) insulin you are taking, peak activity is at about 1-3 hours and lasts for about 6hours. If your preprandial (before meal) blood sugars remain consistently elevated, then your doctor may have to adjust your insulin. A little exercise has shown to have benefits with blood sugar and insulin resistance. Start taking short walks around your block. Also increase your fiber intake. Good luck and congratulations on baby.

Normally, gestational diabetes goes away upon the baby's being born. I have diabetes, and I am not a woman, but it is being controlled by pills and diet right now.

My diabetes educational nurse told us to stick to 45 to 60 carbs. per meal. I have a hard time doing that. Maybe you should consult your gynecologist and have them refer you to a doctor who specializes in diabetics.

I, too, had Gestational Diabetes. I was able to keep it under control with just diet so I can't relate to the need to take insulin. I ended up weighing 25 pounds less when I gave birth then my pre-pregnancy weight. So, I do know how hard it is to gain any weight with it. More carbs will help. Eat whole grain bread with a little peanut butter, pretzels, whole grain crackers, whole wheat pasta with meat sauce. It was hard for me to eat all of what the doctors wanted me to eat in one day, but I ate what I could. You may need to avoid fruit for a while until your body adjusts to the insulin. There is a lot of natural sugar in fruit. Focus on as much whole grain products, lean meats, veggies, skim milk, yogurt, and water that you can comfortably eat and drink in a day. Contact your doctor if your blood sugar continues to fluctuate - they will want to know. Rest assured that most moms no longer have diabetes after their baby is born. Your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes increases if you have had Gestational Diabetes, though.