Probably Diabetic!!! Definitely explains the weight gain!

Probably Diabetic!!! Definitely explains the weight gain! blog

I just came across a thread where I had posted my weight several months ago. I remember being so happy to report my numbers, though I was embarrassed to tell the world what I weighed. I felt so in control...

Then we moved to Colorado and the weight just piled on! We moved at the end of May, and I think I have gained a total of 7 or 8 lbs since? Unbelievable. I have been so very stressed out due to all sorts of things. I just naturally assumed I was eating too much, not that I'd soon see I probably had Gestational Diabetes. I'm so bummed about this!!

I've actually tested my blood sugar for years and never had issues like this. It came on suddenly too. I've been borderline Type 2 Diabetic for a few years, and being in the medical field, I knew how to control my blood sugar. So this sorta feels like I failed in some way.

Now, I'm dreading the test I have the privilege of taking soon. I take the Gestational Diabetes Test in a few weeks from now. I'm absolutely positive I won't pass after seeing what my blood sugar was after eating just ONE serving of pretzels on an empty stomach. I can't believe I'm typing this!! I know this probably seems so shallow, but I've lost so very much weight that putting weight on like this is so very sad to me, especially when it's a bit out of my control. Well, at least I know my blood sugar levels! I'm going to try and really curb what I eat and the amount of carbs I consume. It's such a good thing I like protein!!
7.7.2012

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	"am right there with you lady- I lost a bunch of weight prepregnancy. Tested areound 20 weeks for gd and was fine- then suddenly a 12 pound weight gain in one month set my Dr's spiralling. I should know Monday if I have it and I most likely do. I was immediately sad thinking I was responsible for bringing danger to myself and my child... In truth some times your body just cant handle making insulin for 2. So we work harder to maintain healthy eating, (which stinks sometimes! lettuce seems to be..." -- HC2007