2nd pregrancy - gestational diabetes

[earth_view26]

Hello all,

I'm pregnant with my 2nd baby (6 weeks).

I had gestational diabetes with my 1rst birth. If exercise and good diet are in my daily routine, am I still at risk? I am overweight for my height and exercise regulary, I have made a big improvement with my diet.

Has anyone had GB with their 1rst pregnancy and not in their 2nd? Can exercise and diet really make a difference? I don't want to go through what I did with my first baby.

Thanks all.

[littlemonster]

You are still at risk, because GD is usually a precursor of type 2 diabetes later to come in life.
You can exercise and follow a good diet, but that doesn't mean you won't have it this time around.
I'm a type 1 diabetic and the diabetic life is not as bad as people make it out to be.

[Suzanne10502]

I was diagnosed with my last pregnancy (although never confirmed). Each pregnancy is very different so there is definitely a possibility that you won't have it. I would definitely incorporate the exercise/good eating habits right away. That's what I did and I just got tested the other day and passed my one hour and they plan on testing me again at 30 weeks.

I truly believe diet/exercise can help. It's not to say that you may not have it this time around, but it's definitely possible that you won't. Good luck!

[Mamarazzi]

I'm pretty sure that you are more at risk for developing GD if you've had it with previous pregnancies, but I don't think its a done deal.

[lovely]

I had it with my first. I lost 30 pounds and changed my diet before I got pregnant with this one and do not have GD this time around but I still keep track of my levels to make sure they stay in check.

[earth_view26]

Thank you all for your responses! Since my 1rst pregnancy I've dramatically changed my diet and I've always kept a good exercise routine. Hopefully, I'll past the test :D - have a wonderful holiday!

[lovely]

Thank you all for your responses! Since my 1rst pregnancy I've dramatically changed my diet and I've always kept a good exercise routine. Hopefully, I'll past the test :D - have a wonderful holiday!

Good luck!