Gestational Diabetes

So typically it means that GD babies tend to be larger babies than non GD which might bring complications (C section and/or induction). It also puts you at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes after the baby is born. It's super common. You'll be on a stricter diet than normal to ensure your blood sugar levels don't peak which basically means lowering your carbs and sugars. On the plus side, it means you'll be given more scans and more monitoring. Have a read on the website- https://www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/ I found it so very helpful and informative!

They also have a fb page too which for me has been my go to for all sorts of questions, reassurances, tips etc

Additional appointments. Growth scans. Cutting back on sugars/carbs. There might be additional things, i.e. going on insulin if your sugars don’t behave. You may find that your fasting sugars are harder to control. I got diagnosed very early in pregnancy, in my first trimester. The worse part is the mental toll it took on me initially. Once I got past that it hasn’t been that bad. I will say though, I’m finally getting tired of pricking my fingers.

I just gave birth and I had gestional diabetes, monitor your sugar intake, you'll have more ultrasounds to watch babies growth. If you aren't able to get your sugars under control they'll give you insulin, I had my son at 37 weeks he was 7 lbs 6oz

I was diagnosed with GD quite late into my pregnancy. I was exactly the same as you but honestly as long as you’re mindful of what you eat (and take meds if needed) to keep your sugars within the limits it’s not a worry. Putting a positive spin on things - you’ll get more monitoring to check baby and you, more opportunities to see baby and additional checks afterwards to make sure you’re both ok before going home. My baby didn’t grow too big so I was able to go full term. I was induced but my labour had naturally started on my due date anyway. Baby was born quite quickly and healthy.

I had GD and had my baby 38wks weighing 7lb 5. Managed to control with diet but I think it’s the finger pricking that took its toll on me as was diagnosed at 28 weeks.

It's ok Don't be too worried unless you can't bring your levels down this will be the second time I have had it now in pregnancy everything will be ok just cut back on sugary things and stuff like pasta an rice lots of veg with your dinner n if you want a fizzy drink then Pepsi max is best

@Samantha yes same I hated it so they have put a libre in my arm now it's much better

I won’t repeat everything that everyone else has said but I had GD and everything was absolutely fine. Everything went well and I gave birth to a happy healthy baby boy who is now 11 weeks old. Also my blood sugars went back to normal after having him. Please feel free to drop me a message if you want to chat or anything 😊

I had gestational diabetes, was put on metformin, induced at 39 weeks because of it but at the end of it I had my baby girl 7.2 ounces and our levels were fine after birth 🥰xx

I have it too apparently. I have to check my blood sugars before and after every meal (always fine) and they will decide if I need medication next week. Also can sometimes cause baby to be larger and have lower blood sugar levels at birth. I know plenty of people who have had it and all were fine. You can also be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later on or have gestational again.

On the positive side, getting diagnosed with GD at week 26 opened my eyes to how bad my lifestyle was. I am eating better (high fibre, high protein and low carbs) and more physically active now. Been managing with CGM, diet and exercise. I hope to be consistent with my lifestyle changes once the baby is here because GD increases the lifetime risk of getting type 2 DM. In addition, there is more monitoring by healthcare professionals which is reassuring.

@Natasha could you share if your hospital pays for your libre or it’s out of pocket?

@Zoya yes I get mine free atm they don't charge me for it

I was told you can only have it if you have type 1, but I guess different trusts may have their own rules. I've been finding it really hard to get blood out of my fingers recently and was ending up having to do many attempts on different fingers just to get a reading. However, warming my hands up first seems to have helped.

It's caused by your placenta blocking insulin to your pancreas not having type 1