WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1997: Re: Yet another Gest. Diabetes Question

Re: Yet another Gest. Diabetes Question

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 27 May 1997 22:08:06 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 27 May 1997, Pam wrote: >
>Both my GCT and GTT results were slightly high.

What do you mean by "slightly high"?

>However, now I am
>monitoring my glucose levels at home and all the results are in the
>middle range of normal.

That's great!

>None have even approached the 120 level my
>doctor has set as my upper limit. I am getting these results without
>diet modofication - I am following Dr Brewer's diet in conjunction with
>my Bradley childbirth training. My doctor is aware of my diet and seems
>to be ok with it as long as my numbers stay low.

Not familir with Dr. Brewer or his/her diet.

>My question is, how likely is it that I actually have gestational
>diabetes if my daily numbers are well within normal limits? Is it
>possible to test positive on the glucola screens and not be diabetic?

Abnormal 1 hr. leading to an abnormal 3hr. glucose tolerance test is indication of gestational diabetes. If, with adequate dietary changes, you have normal blood glucose levels, you've done your job well. "Positive glucola" is positive glucola and diabetes is diabetes, but gestational diabetes is usually a chemical (proven by blood tests alone as opposed to overt symptoms of diabetes) finding, soooo, if your tests were abnormal, you have gestational diabetes.

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/heroes/harveym.htm

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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