hi to all of you,
let me indroduce myself, i am mala , 29 , expecting my first issue . i am from lucknow.
Could any one of you pls tell me what is GD test and it is essential or not.
greetings and good wishes to all expecting moms. Padmaja replied. Check this link for the info you would need on GDM:

pregnancy dot about dot com/msubgdm dot htm

Check the web and all the previous postings here and you will get an idea about GD testing.Sakhi's article gives you a good idea.

Take care
sakhi replied. Hi,

Hope the following article helps.

During pregnancy, hormonal changes play an important physiologic role in maintaining a constant supply of glucose to the growing fetus. Initially, hormonal changes occur that result in the shift of metabolic products eg, glucose from the mother toward the growing fetus. Moreover, the rising concentrations of hormones further enhance fetal nutrition through increasing release of fatty acids and conversion of amino acids to glucose by a process known as gluconeogenesis

During a normal pregnancy, there is a gradual increase in insulin resistance. Although most pregnant women are able to maintain normal blood glucose levels, some pregnant women are unable to maintain euglycem a Women who are genetically disposed to gestational diabetes mellitus GDM are unable to secrete sufficient insulin to meet their requirements during pregnancy or exhibit an exaggerated insulin resistance or a combination of these defects.

In GD test, which is usually taken during 24 to 28 week, Dr. will test sugar level of a pregnant women. You will be generally ask not to eat anything before testing and they will give you glucose solution to drink and after 3 hrs Dr will check your sugar level. If GD is found, you will be asked to maintain your diet so as the sugar level is normal. If GD is treated properly there is no risk to you and baby however if untreated it will result in high birth weight of the baby which can not be delivered normal and has to go thru caesarian.

Possible signs of GD can be unusual increase in weight during 5,6 month, drinking lot of water and frequent urinate. However these signs does not always mean you have GD.

sakhi Jyotsna replied. Hi Mala,
GD is a Gestational Diabetes Test usually done between 24-28weeks.Im in my 25th week now and yet to do it.Please check with your gynaec about it as she will be able to advise you about it.Im from Mumbai and having my 2nd baby in October.Take care and welcome to the message board.