Diagnosed with GDM 13 weeks

I had GD in last pregnancy and have been diagnosed again with my 2nd earlier this time which I’m abit down about I had to be tested earlier and results indicate I have it, has anyone else been diagnosed with it earlier and how have you managed it? Not sure how I feel.

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I've had it with all 3 of my pregnancys and it broke my heart each time even though I lost weight and trained in the gym, I was diagnosed at 16 weeks was my earliest, only good thing I found was you got longer to get it under control especially if you need insulin, mine was diet in the day and injecting at night because my fasting bloods were awful, you got this though ♥️♥️ take it day by day, it can be so disheartening x

I’m sorry that’s so rough. Yeah I have a few thoughts on managing it to make it easier. DM me and I will send you some ideas! 💜

I’m 16 weeks and found out the same time as you. My fasting levels are high so I’m now medicated on metformin my diet levels seem to be fine it’s just my fasting levels

My previous pregnancy was diet controlled I joined a fb group where they posted really good recipes for meal times it was my saviour in keeping my numbers down. But please don’t fee defeated if you do end up medicated as it will be what’s best for you and the baby. Trust me I have had the exact same feelings as you

I’m stressing too! I randomly checked mine in the week just fasting and it was high since yesterday I’ve tested after tea and all day today. I’m 9+5 and I’ve had a ‘hypo’ today too. I can’t see the midwife until Wednesday for my booking appointment so I don’t even know who I’m suppose to ring 😔. I was insulin using in my last pregnancy.

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I was getting pretty painful period cramps and during those, I had painful lower back cramps. I had these on and off for like a few hours so from about 10:30pm to 1am?

I’ve had no show, or anything like that.

Is this braxton hicks or early labour pains?

Labour??

I’ve had on/off mild period cramps since 9 last night, very irregular and very mild, but I just had one that woke me up. My waters haven’t gone and nor has my mucous plug… but could this be a sign that it’s close?! I’m 40+3 and desperate to meet her!

Fed up

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Little one will be 6 week tomorrow

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