Attn UK ladies... GD testing in the UK

046e7b4fc miranda26
By: miranda26
Member since Dec 26, 2010
Posted: Feb 21, 2012
Hi ladies, I just moved to the UK from Canada a few months ago.. I had my first in Canada last September and now pregnant with my second. My question is, do they test you for gestational diabetes?
EDD: Aug 20, 2012
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5d4ea4019 molman
By: molman
Member since Nov 28, 2011
Posted: on Feb 21, 2012
Yes, at ur 28 wk mid wife appointment
EDD: Aug 04, 2012
Avatar dani_co7
By: dani_co7
Member since Dec 27, 2011
Posted: on Feb 21, 2012
I am being tested as I am a high bmi basically means over weight
EDD: Aug 21, 2012, Widnes, Cheshire
046e7b4fc miranda26
By: miranda26
Member since Dec 26, 2010
Posted: on Feb 21, 2012
Thanks ladies!
EDD: Aug 20, 2012
D2440fabd sianhatty
By: sianhatty
Member since Feb 02, 2012
Posted: on Feb 21, 2012
Its routine to test blood and urine, they would pick it up quite early im sure, i have hypoglycemic episodes but my bs and urine are always fine :-/ so i have no idea whats up with me lol x
EDD: Aug 10, 2012
Happily married, 5th baby on the way :)
4b1e0ebc5 lozzypops
By: lozzypops
Member since Feb 04, 2012
Posted: on Feb 21, 2012
Where in the UK are you? In Scotland, they only test you if anyone in your family has it. My dad is diabetic so I'm being tested at 28 weeks :) x
046e7b4fc miranda26
By: miranda26
Member since Dec 26, 2010
Posted: on Feb 21, 2012
I'm in London (Kingston). I had a baby 5 months ago and was tested at 28 weeks and tests were negative.
I'm not covered by the NHS here as i haven't been here for a year. I'm doing all my scans privately and was wondering if they routinely check for GD. I haven't seen any places that offer the test. I've done my NT scan privately and will do my 20 week scan as well..
I'm not being followed by a midwife but I am entitled to see a GP..
EDD: Aug 20, 2012
4b1e0ebc5 lozzypops
By: lozzypops
Member since Feb 04, 2012
Posted: on Feb 21, 2012
It's maybe different in England but I would ask next time you go for a scan or checkup. I'm sure you will be fine though :) That sucks about paying for private...maybe when you have another it'll be NHS time ;) Everyone moans about the NHS here but it makes me so grateful we have a free medical service, it freaks me out hearing some of the US mummies saying they can't go get checked until their insurance comes through! x
046e7b4fc miranda26
By: miranda26
Member since Dec 26, 2010
Posted: on Feb 21, 2012
I know what you mean! I think I'll just head back to Canada for the rest of my exams and have our baby there!
As for having another, think I'll give my body a break for a while! I've been pregnant for two years now!! X
EDD: Aug 20, 2012
4b1e0ebc5 lozzypops
By: lozzypops
Member since Feb 04, 2012
Posted: on Feb 21, 2012
Aw, in a ftm so its all new to me! Scary but exciting :) My friend feels exactly the same as you...fell pregnant 4 months after her first (a wee happy accident!) so she's like the incredible pregnant lady lol x
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