Gestational Diabetes Now Hypoglycemia from Too Many Carbs??

Wow. I find this interesting. Who is monitoring your blood sugars? The reason I ask, is because I am a diabetic, and my diabetic nurse and the doctor who oversee my condition and my meds don't consider 120 to 130 "high". A normal range daytime range (non-morning fasting) is 120 or under, but 130 is not at all concerning for diabetics. at least, that is what I have consistently been told, and I do onto freak out with readings like that.

I suggest that when you supposedly feel "sick" from carbs but discover you are low at 60 (which is a horrible feeling, been there) you are actually feeling hypoglycemia and actually need to eat some protein.

I've never had any correlation between indigestion and my blood sugars; I get indigestion if I overeat, never a wise move for a diabetic.

Indigestion and reflux is not caused by gestational diabetes. Follow a healthy normal diet.

So, I just got diagnosed then undiagnosed with gestational diabetes, it was kinda a wierd, long story. Anyway, I spent the last 2 weeks testing my blood and they said anything under 140 was fine for an hour after a meal.
I would probably just not overdo it on carbs for the sake of your general health. I used to have some problems with low blood sugar and felt horrible, about 8-9 years ago. I pretty much have been managing it with a healthy diet, nothing extreme just balanced meals and minimal sugary drinks, lots of fruits and veggies. So a few hours after that fasting glucose test where you drink that liquid, my blood sugar ended up dropping really suddenly and I got that super sick feeling that I hadn't had in years.

If you are nursing that could be dropping you levels faster because you are burning through the calories. Also, you need to eat smaller meals, more often. The types of carbs you are eating matter, as well. Eat carbs that are low to medium on the glycemic index and try to eat some healthy proteins with each snack and meal-nuts, Greek yogurt, beans, low fat cheeses, quinoa, etc. Eating to control or avoid diabetes is actually a pretty healthy way for everyone to eat.

Also, for those saying 120-130 is normal--I think the target ranges for gestational are different, if I remember correctly. If testing 2 hours after a meal I think pregnant mom needs to be under 120.

You aren't diabetic overall. The pregnancy caused issues with your blood sugar. You need to eat a well balanced normal diet consisting of a variety of foods to fill your nutritional needs.

Not eating enough will cause you to have low blood sugar.

BTW most of my friends that "are" diabetic...they'd love to see blood sugars in the 120-130 range. They'd consider that pretty good.

It will take time for your body to get back to normal. Just eat normal and perhaps a bunch of small meals through out the day. That will keep your blood sugar more stable and up where it should be.

Are you nursing?
How much sleep are you getting?

120 to 130 for blood sugar is within normal range, it's "high" but not 160 to 200 - which is too high. Who is telling you that 120 to 130 is HIGH and diabetic??

When you take your blood sugar - how long has it been since you have eaten?

It's not just carbs that transfer to sugar. Fresh fruit, however good for you, causes your blood sugar to go up. It's a natural sugar, but it's still sugar.

Why don't you meet with a nutritionist to find out what your best course of action is for your diet. A diet does not mean weight loss - it means food consumption.

It is my opinion that 60 is low, it's still within the normal range, but it's LOW to me. If it gets down below 50? I'd head to an ER IMMEDIATELY. Keep a journal or a log book of your eating and when you test...how soon after eating and what you consumed.

Even adding oranges and other fruits or even cucumbers to water can affect your blood sugar levels...

Good luck!