How to tell if you have gestational diabetes?

Honestly, you can't tell just by symptoms. You have to take the oral glucose tolerance test that your gynecologist schedules around 24-28 weeks.

My wife had absolutely no signs of high sugar, but her routine blood test during the sixth month caught gestational diabetes. Don't rely on how you feel; just make sure to get all the prescribed lab tests done on time as the doctor says.

In my two pregnancies, I realized that while extreme fatigue or constant urination can happen, they are just normal pregnancy struggles too. The only foolproof way to know is the sugar-drink test at the lab. If it comes positive, don't worry, it is highly manageable with a proper diet plan.

In our village, some sisters feel very thirsty and tired during pregnancy, but we always tell them to go to the town hospital for a blood sugar test. It is very important for the baby's health, so please visit your doctor and get the test done nicely.