When you get the diagnosis of gestational diabetes, your doctor or obstetrician will tell you a lot of important genetic diabetes information. However, most likely you will too stunned from the diagnosis in order to really pay attention to what he or she is telling you. When the diagnosis finally sinks in, it seems to be hours from when you can next call your doctor for answers to all kinds of questions. Will you have to take insulin shots? Is your baby now doomed to get juvenile diabetes? Questions like that.
Where Not To Go
Although it’s great to talk about your fears and ask questions to friends and family and well-meaning neighbors, they are not the most reliable sources of gestational diabetes information. Even if you find a girlfriend who has had gestational diabetes information, it might not apply to your case. But talking to your friends can sure help you generate a list of questions. It’s best to write this list down.
You also don’t want to rely on stories in popular magazines or newspapers. Although they often have correct gestational diabetes information, it is often too general or highlights some of the most unusual, spectacular and scary cases. And you probably already know that television is not the most reliable source of gestational diabetes information or any other information in the world.
American Diabetes Association
Chances are, if you’re American, you’ve been hearing about this non-profit organization all of your life. It’s their “business” to promote accurate and up to date diabetes facts, news and tips. This includes extensive gestational diabetes information. They can also point you towards more resources to help you with the two big adjustments in your life – a baby and diabetes.
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If you don’t have online access but do have a phone, then you can call the American Diabetes Association question call center at 1-800-DIABETES. It’s manned by volunteers that will try to help you get all of the gestational diabetes information that you will need. They can also help you by sending you pamphlets, telling you about any diabetes related seminars or support groups in your area and help you if you think you are being discriminated against because you have gestational diabetes.
Since this is a charity you will be calling, don’t be upset if they ask you for a donation. Only give if you can afford it. And if you or someone you know that speaks Spanish that is looking for reliable gestational diabetes information, there are Spanish speakers at the call center, too.
