Gestational diabetes & funny turns
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If you take a look at the nhs website or diabetes uk then it should give you some good ideas for making adaptions to your diet before you get to your appointment. If you make sure you’re replacing ‘white’ carbs with more complex options in smaller portions and cut out added sugar, including soft drinks, that should be a helpful starting point. Also going for a short walk after each main meal. I’ve been told some women can’t handle cereals so need to cut them out temporarily if it’s having an effect. I’d wait until you have a blood sugar monitor before eating that sort of thing again. I’m getting to grips with this all too and it’s tough. I keep reminding myself it’s only temporary
I have GD now with my second pregnancy. I had it with my first too!! I found following the Gestational Diabetes UK facebook page and website very very helpful! I manage my GD really well in the day through pairing my foods. High protein, high fat, moderate carbs I find is the best way to control them. Always go for wholegrain/wholewheat or full fat options and pair your carbs with a protein or full fat food like meat and cheese. X
I have gd and I get dizzy, feeling sick, feel very weak, can't focus if my sugars are too high or too low. For me the symptoms are the same so I have to test to see what they are. I'm on metformin now to help my high sugars and although it's working I still feel dizzy and sick and I'm finding my sugars are now going bit too low. When they are low I feel really hot and flushed. I would get onto them. But in mean time, try to limit sugar and choose good cards such as wholegrain and wholewheat and eat regularly x