Talk to me about GD

[HorseMum91]

36 weeks and just been diagnosed with GD.
We have an appointment with a specialist on Tuesday so I’ll be able to get more information then, but in the meantime I’m absolutely gutted and quite upset.
I don’t tick any boxes for GD and the only reason I was tested was because the baby was measuring slightly large at our scan last week (still within normal parameter) so they sent me for a GTT as a precaution.
Certainly was not expecting a positive result!
Any tips for managing this and was anyone else diagnosed later in pregnancy ?

It's really not as bad as you think and probably easier at your stage they might induce you soon they've mentioned inducing me at 38 weeks ish. My amniotic fluid is slightly higher so maybe earlier but if they've not said this to you, you might be ok

I've had 2 GD pregnancies, diagnosed at 28 weeks and 9 weeks. First diet controlled & second insulin & metformin. Both induced, first 40 weeks & second at 37 weeks both labours were fine & more importantly babies were perfect.

I joined Facebook group called gestational diabetes UK moms which is full of great support & advice & everyone is in or has been in same position as you.

I was really upset when I first found out & again when I was put on medication but it's nothing you have done or not done.

Good luck with the pregnancy xxx

Definitely get on Facebook and join the Gestational Diabetes UK group. I was lost before I found that group - there are lots of ideas for meals and just a generally really good support network of people in the same situation as you! I found that the dietary advice given by the hospital didn't work for me but if you follow the principles on the group you can easily keep your sugar levels down. It's essentially a low carb, low sugar, high fat, high protein diet. Lots of cheese 😋

I was diagnosed recently as well, at 25 weeks (borderline though), and find the new diet is a welcome change. A lot less thirsty as well, which is and don't need to wee too much. Really hopeful that I can manage by diet only. Similar to @Emjm9 I have no sugar, low carbs (slow processed one), high fat, high protein diet. lots of cheese and peanut butter.