Anyone else been diagnosed with gestational diabetes?

I've not got gestational diabetes but I'm a diabetes specialist nurse who works with people gestational diabetes. It can be a lot of checking glucose levels but its really not that bad once you've done it a few times. You should have regular appointments with a diabetes specialist nurse and diabetes dietician who can help tailor youre diet. Diabetes UK is also a really good resource. Most people who ask these questions and pay attention are fine and only need to check glucose levels or take a metformin if it can't be controlled with diet alone. Hope it all goes well and you have good support 💕

I've got it! I remember feeling that way during my first pregnancy about being nervous regarding monitoring and diet but second pregnancy got it again and it's honestly not as much of a worry as I convinced myself it was the first time round 🫶🏻 Diet changes is mostly swapping from like 1/2 carbs, 1/4 protein & 1/4 veggies to 1/2 protein & 1/4 carbs. Maybe switching carbs to wholemeal/granary varieties of pasta/rice/bread etc. I've still been able to have a sweet treat here and there when craving it and the "needles" in the lancets really aren't bad, you can set it to 1 to start with to see how easily it'll prick your fingers (I use a 2 with pressure or 3 without pushing it). Any further questions, I'm happy to try and help

I have diagnostic since 8 weeks
Still diet control
I had it in my previous pregnancy too
I was also nervous first time but now I’m fine

I got it I know the feeling. It has put damper on my mood all you can do is monitor ypur blood sugar and make alternatives to everyday food like reduced sugar baked beans, have wholegrain bread, less carbs and have enough protein and take metformin if prescribed. Booking an appointment with a dietitian has really helped as they can help advise on portions. I also take inositol supplements as it helps deal with gestation diabetes too. I buy mine in powder form at Holland and Barrett. I also eat an orange a day as it contains natural inositol as well but a small portion.

This probably isn’t the best response but my test results got mixed up a few years ago and they told me I didn’t have it when I did. I carried on as normal and was eating all sorts of crap! Scary really.

2 DAYS before I gave birth I was seeing a consultant (for other issues) and they found out I had gestational diabetes the whole time. My baby was born at almost 10lbs via emergency c section 🙃 None of the scans picked up how big he was and that’s why I take everything with a pinch of salt.

I suppose I’m trying to say there’s obviously levels to it but I survived it without controlling it or even knowing it so you’ll be absolutely fine! 🥰

Thank you everyone, all of your comments have been helpful 🥰