Yesterday I drank the koolaid… i.e. i took the glucose test.
I just got a response from my doctor:
Hi Lisa,
Your recent blood tests show that you do not have gestational diabetes. Your complete blood count does indicate that you are mildly anemic, however. You would benefit from increasing your dietary iron through foods such as red meats and spinach. You should also take a daily iron supplement, such as SlowFe or ferrous sulfate 325 mg, either of which can be purchased over-the-counter at a pharmacy or health food store. Take the iron supplement in addition to your prenatal vitamin, preferably at a separate time.
As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
JANIE YEN SZE MD
I thought I was taking an iron supplement but I guess not. So the recommended version has been ordered.
Component | Your result | Standard range | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Glucose 1h post meal | 133 | < 139 | mg/dL |
Glucose po, dose | 50G |
Component | Your result | Standard range | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WBC COUNT | 12.4 | 3.5 – 12.5 | K/uL |
Red blood cells count | 3.60 | 3.60 – 5.70 | M/uL |
Hgb | 10.6 | 11.5 – 15.0 | g/dL |
Hematocrit | 31.4 | 34.0 – 46.0 | % |
MCV | 87 | 80 – 100 | fL |
RDW, RBC | 13.1 | 12.0 – 16.5 | % |
Platelets count | 238 | 140 – 400 | K/uL |
http://www.babycenter.com/0_iron-deficiency-anemia-in-pregnancy_3073.bc
“If you do become anemic, you might not have any symptoms at all, especially if your condition is mild. Or you might feel tired, weak, and dizzy. (Of course, these are symptoms that many women experience during pregnancy, anemic or not.) You might also notice that you’re paler (especially in your fingernails, the underside of your eyelids, and your lips). Other symptoms include a rapid heartbeat, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, headache, irritability, and trouble concentrating.”
This might explain why I’m so irritable and lack concentration these days. Every little thing has been driving me crazy like Gracie licking and the “l” key on my keyboard not working.