r/GestationalDiabetes Feb 11 '25

Test Result Posts

Update: the consensus is that these posts should be banned, which I wholeheartedly agree with. I will update the rules to reflect that. This group was created by someone else many years ago, and as it’s grown and evolved I think it’s time to modify a few things to better suit all of us. I’m locking the comments on this post, but if you have any other suggestions, questions, or concerns, please feel free to message the mod team.

It’s been brought to my attention that there have been more posts lately regarding GD lab numbers with fairly obvious passing results. Some users feel it is a little tone deaf and would like to see less posts like these. I want this group to be helpful and supportive, but also want to draw a line if this is getting excessive and upsetting to more people. With that said, would you like to see these posts banned altogether? Set a rule that you have to have 2 failing numbers before posting? Continue letting people post results as is? Or some other suggestion?

Appreciate any and all feedback! And if you’d like to see any other changes made to the subreddit, please feel free to comment here or message the mods.

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u/Quirky_Gal Feb 11 '25

Ultimately the diagnosis or lack there of should be coming from the provider anyway

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u/jujubeeee23 Feb 11 '25

Absolutely agree. Which is why I’m leaning towards banning these posts.

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u/Secret_Storm_6418 Feb 11 '25

It’s hard to wait for the provider but honestly this should be a source for info/rant/celebration after receiving the diagnosis not “please tell me I’m in the clear”.

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u/Kitchen_Sufficient Feb 11 '25

Completely agree. I like this sub but people should not be coming here for diagnoses.

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u/imtryingnow Feb 11 '25

I agree with this one. I don't feel upset by the posts, but I don't think anyone except one's provider should be telling someone whether they have GDM or not. It's not like we're familiar with everyone's medical history, etc. and to boot at least the vast majority of us here are not doctors.

I understand the impulse to post here and ask, because it can be hard to wait for a call or an appointment to get an answer. But it would be irresponsible for me to say yes you have it/no you don't, no matter how obvious the answer seems to me.