My PCP called with the results of last weeks blood work. And apparently my blood sugar is ridiculously high. I'm incredibly confused and worried.
I'm confused because I've always been border line hypoglycemic. Now my blood sugar is too high? I'm also confused because I thought they could only test blood sugar after fasting and I hadn't fasted before my blood work Friday.
I'm upset because my doctor's assistant sucks. After telling me there was a problem with my blood work he wouldn't tell me what it was and only that he'd send my results to the RE. Well... go ahead and do that, but my RE is a a specialist and I'm pretty sure blood sugar isn't on the list of things he's an expert on. I don't see my OB until Friday, and it seems to be like this is something I should be acting on like now. Plus... don't tell a pregnant woman something is wrong and refuse to discuss it further. Actually don't do that to anyone, that freaking sucks.
I'm doing my best to avoid panic, but I'm struggling. If I ate something that hurts this baby, I'll never forgive myself. I've given up my favorite foods, my favorite time of the day(bath time), some of my work responsibilities, I spent a week hardly moving at all and I'll do anything else I need to. I really thought I was doing EVERYTHING I was supposed to do. How did I mess this up so badly?
The slightly more rational side of me knows I'm putting some of the worry cart before the worry horse, but I can't help it. My head is spinning. (And I've had a headache for days, why didn't I mention that to the doctor what if it's a symptom, what's wrong with me, how do I keep track of everything and not mention that!?)
Deep breaths. Calm Down. Wait for one of the various doctors I left messages with to call me back.
that doesn't sound like an accurate diagnosis, if they didn't have you fast and drink that really nasty stuff. even if you did have gestational diabetes, it wouldn't be your fault at all. it's one of those fluke things that could happen to anyone with any pregnancy. my sister has 6 kids and is normally borderline hypoglycemic as well, but had gestational diabetes with her 4th pregnancy and none of the others. i know it's easier said than done, but try not to stress. you'll be in my thoughts and prayers, though. hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I know you're right and that even if it is a problem its managable (after an accurate test!).
DeleteIf you didn't fast the test is void. Don't worry. They will probably have you go for a fasting test to get a real reading. I am on and off hypoglycemic since I was 12. It is scary, but nothing you are doing is causing it. Hugz! I will be praying everything is fine.
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