Gestational Diabetes second time or more

Hi

I had GD with my third pregnancy (not with first 2) and now pregnant with fourth - just wondering when you have to be tested for GD again - My midwife has mentioned it but said round 24 weeks she thinks but I read on here people are going sooner like at 14 weeks etc...

My GD was controlled by exercise and diet and didn't have to have insulin - maybe that makes a difference? Also I did not go on to develope it after Baby was born.

Just curious as what others have been doing re tests

I had it both times although it wasnt picked up till the very end first time and was contolled with diet (only 5 days before giving birth). second time round they tested me at around 22-24 weeks from memory, definately not as early as 14 weeks, I would be surprised if you were tested that early. Second time round I had to go on insulin but havent developed diabetes since had bubs.
Good luck

I had GD with my baby. I had to have insulin for the last 3 weeks and was induced at 38 weeks because he was getting too big. I was told I need to have annual Glucose tolerance tests and a test as soon as I get pregnant next time. I couldn't exercise because of pubic symphysis, maybe the rules are different if you needed insulin.

Mine I htink comes from that my dad has it - I do not fit into the other groups except that I had big babies and I had UTI through out Brookes pregnancy. I am not over weight so didn't come from there.

Still haven't heard from Midwife as where to at this stage bt I shall just enjoy my sweet stuff whilst i can

Oh and ice_girl - I too get checked over every year since having Rhyley (GD baby) to catch it early so to speak. All free as well They do not do the glucose test though = I get a blood test to test for the signs and a full medical - blood pressure etc....