Silver Lining of the Grey GDM Cloud - Aarti Mehta
Image Source My GDM (Gestational DiabetesMellitus) experience started when I was 16 weeks pregnant. Since I had some obvious characteristics for a GDM suspect - overweight, age 30+ and diabetes in the family, my doctor advised to get a GCT (Glucose Challenge Test) done anytime between 16 to 18 weeks. I had this lingering regret that I wanted to shed a few kilos and become healthier before I conceived but life always has plans for you rather than the other way around! Diagnosis As anticipated the GCT result was disappointing. I was 3 points over the upper limit. GTT (Glucose Tolerance Test) was the next test to confirm GDM and here too, the result exceeded the upper limit. I was asked to consult a General Physician who, within five minutes of our meeting, prescribed Insulin twice every day and casually told us how it was easy to administer, that we should buy it and the nurse can show how it has to be injected. There was no other precaution, no ad