So today I went in for my what I call the "prick test". The nurse taught me how to check my blood sugar levels and gave me a few pamphlets on good foods/bad foods until I can meet with a nutritionist.
I will say I went in EXTREMELY nervous, but left feeling much better. When she had me assembling the wand/needle, I was literally shaking. I could feel my heart just pounding!! So I finally worked up the nerve to test on my finger, and it didn't work. So I tried again. Again no-go. One last time and finally the needle pierced the skin haha. Talk about anxiety! Anywho, it truly didn't hurt too badly... I guess Kaiser started using a needle that draws less blood, but hurts much less (I'm ok with that!)
I found out that I failed my initial blood draw for the 3hr GTT by 1 point. They want to see my fasting blood sugar level under 95, and it was 96. Today I tested after lunch and it was at a 90, so I'm thinking that's good|!?!
All in all not a bad day. I feel like I'm taking back some control I felt I lost a few days ago :o)
Sounds like if anything, it's just borderline, which I think would be a pretty good thing. I'm glad you're feeling better about it. :)
ReplyDeleteYou can so do it!!! And I agree, it sounds borderline which means it should be fairly easy to control with diet and not need meds! :D Good luck Papps!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteGood for you babe! Glad it wasn't so bad after all.
ReplyDeleteAs a diabetic (and on Met for it), my level usually hovers right around 100. So I'd say you're doing good. Sorry you were just at the above the cut off.
ReplyDeleteI too had GD while pregnant. My fasting number was the only high number when I did my GTT. It's not horrible following the diet, and you get used to the testing as well.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you're able to keep your numbers in check with just diet alone. I unfortunately had to go the insulin route, stupid fasting sugar...