Remember that the information presented here is not intended to replace the care of your own doctor. Before making any changes in the management of
your own illness, you should consult your physician or other qualified medical professionals.
Question
I am a 26 year old woman who is three months pregnant. The clinic checked
my urine and said I have diabetes. I am very afraid because
I have family members with diabetes. What do I need to do? How can I
control my food? Is diabetes afraid for my unborn baby?
Answer
Diabetes can be suspected based on a urine sample, but it cannot truly
diagnosed without a proper blood test. It is common in pregnancy to have
sugar in your urine and not have actual diabetes. Speak with the folks at
the clinic about having a one hour glucose test which is usually done
between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.
