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A group for women who have been diagnosed with GD

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Incognito in Premature birth

Not bringing forward c section

I have left messages with my midwife and consultant but just wanted to see what the consensus was and what other peoples experience has been… I’m 37 weeks pregnant with GDM, diet controlled. Have been having serial growth scans. The last scan showed accelerated growth and large for dates. Baby’s tummy is >99th cent...

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K in First trimester worries

Gestational diabetes

Hi I got diagnosed with gd last Wednesday and have my meeting online today, I don’t want to do the finger pricking I want a continuous glucose monitor has anyone else been able to get one I’m in the uk so NHS

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L in Sleep & tiredness

Insomnia

Does anyone else suffer with pregnancy insomnia? What do you do if you’re waking up and feeling hungry? I usually end up trying to drink some water to curve the hunger but interested to know if anyone does have a snack? My fasted readings are high 90% time so I feel stressed about having a snack and causing it to b...

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Insulin at night?

I got diagnosed with GD pretty early at 14w and started tracking glucose with diet and exercise. Seems like I can keep my glucose steady during the day but my fasting is always around 110-115. The dietician at the diabetes center is recommending I go to insulin now, but my so is concerned that it’s too early. Anyo...

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Confused

Hi all, just got my diagnosis a few hours ago and a but confused by it all! Not in with the team until Thursday so just trying to make a list of appropriate meals/ snacks until then. Would a protein shake be a good snack, made with 200ml skimmed milk and a scoop of protein powder? Meals seem easier, it's the snacks...

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