Hi all This thread is very interesting. The body is wonderful the way it grows and nurtures not only the developing baby but also changes every maternal internal activity to prepare her for labour, birth and breastfeeding.
That amazing placenta changes the way we metabolsie glucose to make it available not only for the changes going on in a woman's body, but also for the baby and itself. The placenta uses as much oxygen and glucose as an adult brain, so it has very high requirements, and the woman needs to mobilise much more glucose into the bloodstream to deal with this. Some does spill over, and women are also prone to have some glycosuria if there is some stress in their lives as well. Regards, Lynne ----- Original Message ----- From: "JoFromOz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au> Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 9:53 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] GDM question > Ken WArd wrote: > >It is not unusual to show some glucose. The renal threshold lowers. The fact > >that your BSL was normal is very reassuring. Be a little careful of your > >diet before you test your wee again. I wouldn't be worried. Maureen ps > >just how many Easter eggs did you enjoy? > > > > > Bleh, I don't really like chocolate that much :) I had probably 3 > smaller-than-bite-sized chocolates for the whole 8 hour shift though :) > > Only a trace of glucose tonight ;) > > Thanks, > Jo (RM) > > > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
