Gestational diabetes & exercise

[BusyBee786]

Hi Ladies

Just want some “real mom” advice on how others cope...

I’m approx 34/35 weeks pregnant and recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Now trying to manage it with metformin 1000mg twice a day. However both my morning sugar & evening sugar remains high approx 6.5mmol.

I’ve been told to exercise but problem is I’m so unfit. I never used to exercise before pregnancy either. I can only manage a very slow 20 min walk and even that does set off lightening crotch, sciatica & sensation that baby is dropping. Generally I am suffering with lots of aches and pains now. Esp in my glutes

Should I just try and continue my snail pace walk? Esp since my sugar isn’t going down and I do not want to start insulin as well

No advice on the diabetes, but I know how uncomfortable walking can be with sciatica! What about something like this? Can use it sitting down, and for legs or arms.
www.co-opmobility.co.ukhealth-and-wellbeing/exercise-and-therapy-equipment/pedal-exercisers/p/pedal-exerciser?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlK-4vZes3AIVjbTtCh3MfwmPEAQYCCABEgKDyPD_BwE

Otherwise would swimming be an option?

Unfortunately can’t swim and am terrified to try them water aerobics at this stage. Once I did and being only 5ft when the ladies started walking around I felt sucked into the middle and started to panic that I was going to drown lol!

Thanks yes that’s a good idea I’ve seen them before. Will have a try! Anything to get me through these last few weeks