Hi Etelle,
Sorry for this late response... it was also by chance that i discovered that I am a borderline diabetic...
I had recurring urinary tract infection, and the gynae put me on a glucose tolerance test as she suspected it was a case of diabetes. My blood glucose was sky rocket high after they made me drink an awfully sweet glucose drink...that was 2 wks before i discovered i was pregnant.
Subsequently, my current gynae referred me to a diabetic specialist and I was made to monitor my blood glucose (in random) over 1 wk. My insulin couldn't support the sugar that was in my body, and what's more I'm pregnant right now, so it's even more crucial that my blood sugar is kept on an ideal level. Hence I am now on insulin jabs twice daily.
Etelle, as for you, I suggest you let your gynae know of your family medical history. You may not be diabetic just need to take extra precaution that's all.
Hope that helps... =)
Cheers!