Failed glucose test, Ketone in urine?

I am very concerned and could use some experience in all this. I went in on Wednesday for my 4 week appointment and had my glucose test (at 28 weeks, 5 days). I had gained a whopping 9 lbs and also for the first time, had some sugar detected in my urine. My doctor asked me if I had anything sweet the night before and I had had some cookies. She didn't seem too concerned, however, she was about the sudden weight gain and referred me to a dietician. I eat very healthy during the week and occasionally give in on the weekends (Chinese food, bacon egg %26amp; cheese on bagels).



I went into my doctor's office today because I believed I had developed a UTI so they checked my urine and found I did have "a little something there" as well as it was showing I was slightly dehydrated. The nurse said it's nothing i should be concerned about, but I drink water CONSTANTLY. When my doctor called me later on, she shared with me that I had traces of Ketone in my urine and I just failed the glucose test (had to get a 135 or lower, I got a 136).



I am not overweight in the least and have always been naturally skinny (on the lower end of average, bordering on an underweight BMI). My mother and I both have hypoglycemia but no history of diabetes. Not only am I terrified I have Gestational Diabetes (I don't want to have a C-section), but I've read up on Ketone in urine and studies have shown it can result in children with lower IQ's and various other developmental problems and/or delays. My doctor didn't seem too concerned and said as long as I get the 3 hour glucose test done within this month, that's fine. With all the things I've read up on Gestational Diabetes and Ketone levels, I'm terrified and very confused how this isn't considered more urgent. I mean, I would think drinking plenty of water and still being dehydrated is very bad for the baby and means she's not getting proper nutrients so something should be done quickly to fix that.



Sorry this is so long; I'm just really worried and confused. Any personal experiences or specific knowledge on this would be extremely helpful. Also, if you did have these problems while pregnant, did it affect your child's IQ and development? Was it still easy for you to lose weight after delivery?Failed glucose test, Ketone in urine?
I had gestational diabetes and my son graduated top of his class and now is serving in the US Air-Force. I think the information you read about gestational diabetes means if left un treated it can cause big babies and mental problems. I just had to monitor my sugar and keep a strict diet. I was alright. This was 18 years ago and I have never had diabetes again. Also, they will monitor the baby to make sure he doesn't get to big. It's not that big of a deal only when you don't go b y doctors orders and do what they say to keep your sugars where they are supposed to be.Failed glucose test, Ketone in urine?
while pregnant the drs, internet and ppl are always going to give u the worst case scenarios.. i was told many many horrible things that could possibly happen to my baby and he came out perfectly fine.. what you need to worry about is staying calm and positive and stress free.. everything will be alright so dont worry yourself..Failed glucose test, Ketone in urine?
keytones in your urine are a sign of starvation and they can cause a mentally challenged baby.

LOOK IT UP.



was it still easy to lose weight after delivery??! you're 28 weeks and you've only gained 9 lbs and you started off underweight?

I'm not sure you're telling the whole story here. You're asking if your baby will have iq probs because of keytones in your urine (starvation) and then you're asking about losing weight after delivery? WEIRD.



those develop in your urine when you are NOT eating enough.period.